255 Family lawyers are available in phoenix, Arizona, including James Austin Woods, James E. McDougall, James F Wees, and James Viles. These lawyers are rated between 4.0/5 to 4.4/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
Family law cases in Phoenix typically resolve within 3 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
phoenix Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of active family law cases in Maricopa County courts ranges from 200 to 700, reflecting ongoing demand and court capacity.
Family phoenix Filing Volume
Phoenix sees an estimated 250 to 400 new family law filings per month, including divorce, custody, and support matters.
Family Case Outcomes
Resolution rates vary: about 30% of cases settle pre-litigation, 55% after filing but before trial, and up to 65% are resolved by the conclusion of trial.
3240 East Union Hills Dr , PHOENIX , Arizona 85050
Practice Areas: Family
Law Attorney Focused on Family, Probate, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business Law. Jonathan S. Collins received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and then his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He was a visiting student at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for his last semester of law school.. Jonathan has been a member, in good standing, of the State Bar of Arizona since 2003. He is also licensed to practice law before all Federal Courts of the State of Arizona. Jon has been a law clerk for a trial judge in the State of Oklahoma and has assisted on cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court dealing with family law issues.. He is an attorney who practices in multiple areas of the law to serve his clients needs. He handles complex family law cases which include divorce, legal separation, paternity, custody, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), adoption, severance, dependency, and orders of protections. In addition to family law matters, he also works with clients in the areas of probate, wills, trusts, and estate planning, consumer bankruptcy, and debt reduction. Having knowledge and experience in all of these fields, he has been able to provide multiple resources to clients in helping them with any difficulty they face.. As for his past experience, he began his legal career as a Process Server while completing his undergraduate work at Arizona State University. While in Law School, he worked as a legal assistant, paralegal, and then an intern. Although he has been practicing in Arizona since 2003, his legal experience in this field includes many more years at all levels. He has always felt that to be successful, one must learn any business from the ground up. He believes in being direct and honest as that will always bring about the best results. Communication is key to a successful outcome.. Aside from working as an attorney, he has a happy home life with a son and two daughters, one daughter in law and a grandchild who are active and intelligent, and a beautiful and supportive Wife. They spend non-work hours participating in various church, community and athletic programs as well. His Wife works in the healthcare profession and loves it.
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“Jon is one of the best attorneys in Arizona, I've used him for contract litigation, non-compete liti”
“Jonathan is a very competent and knowledgeable family law attorney, with an excellent reputation in the family law community. He is courteous, professional and always a pleasure to…”
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“This law firm recently handled a case for me. They worked with me closely, kept me informed, advised me accurately in any and all concerns, and got me the results I desired. My exp…”
“I endorse this lawyer. He does a phenominal job in complex financial issues related to Family law cases.”
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“It is hard to imagine what it would have been like to go through such a difficult emotional time in my life without having the representation of Lindsay Cohen and Jeff Pollitt. The…”
“I had a similar experience as Bridgette where I stupidly agreed to use Georgia Wilder for my QDRO. My only saving grace was that I didn't pre-pay for the...”
“I endorse this lawyer. I have recommend John to several of my clients over the years. His detailed knowledge of the law and the legal system, combined with his caring attitude has …”
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“Services for a QDRO are here! Excellent communication and prompt service. The general paperwork was simple and easy to understand. Easy to find with Google maps.”
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials
John Bain has been practicing Family Law for the duration of his legal career and has achieved excellent results. John's client focused mission facilitates effective and zealous representation.
Joel Hoffman has been practicing family law in Arizona for over thirty years, and he still returns his clients’ calls before he goes home at night.. Divorce-related worry and stress are almost inevitable ... but they do not have to be overwhelming. Many of Joel's clients have attributed to him their feelings of empowerment and independence as they emerge from one of the most difficult periods that they will ever face.. Joel has a diverse background in law, and his primary focus has been in family law and juvenile law. He also has significant experience in criminal misdemeanor and felony matters. He is an experienced trial attorney who also encourages his clients to utilize mediation, binding arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.. Joel is a native of Pennsylvania and has practiced law in Arizona since 1984. He received his bachelor's degree from Penn State and his law degree from the University of Akron. Joel is licensed to practice in Arizona and Pennsylvania.. "My unifying objective in serving my clients is this: When your divorce is final or you have resolved a difficult post-decree issue, and you leave my office for the last time, you are emotionally and legally prepared to start the next chapter in your life.”
“I hired Joel Hoffman to handle my child custody case that involved abuse. I was extremely impressed with how well Joel handled my case in court which lead...”
“I have known, worked with and opposed Joel Hoffman over many years. Aside from the fact that he is one of the "good guys," he's also an excellent lawyer and competitor and has my h…”
2201 E. Camelback, Suite 650 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family
Jennifer Gadow is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers . She has practiced exclusively family law for over twenty years. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in English in 1991 and the Univeristy of Denver Law School in 1994. Ms. Gadow is a Court Appointed Advisor and has been a Program Co-Chair for many Maricopa County Bar Association Seminars as well as a speaker at advanced family law seminars. She has also been a Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court of Arizona since 2002 until 2017. She is currently on the State Bar Family Law Executive Counsel.
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“put a price on the safety and happiness of your child? you’re paying for true expertise) , but she”
“I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a very skilled and zealous advocate for her clients, with excellent courtroom skills.”
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“Jennifer Gadow does not even deserve one star. I thought she would be kind based on her smile in her bio picture, but she’s not kind at all. I paid $400 so that she could belittle …”
“This law office conducts business with the utmost expertise and professionalism. Mr. Zurbriggen is a shark in court . I highly recommend this office.”
“I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zurbriggen is one of the most skilled litigators I have had the opportunity to oppose in court. His advocacy and skill are second to none.”
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“Jeff Zurbriggen was highly recommended by a Utah Lawyer who had worked with him before. Jeff and his wife Sue exceeded our expectation by providing excellent legal representation s…”
3001 East Camelback Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support
As the founder of Parley Family Law Solutions PLC, Jared Sandler focuses his practice solely on family law matters. Mr. Sandler is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers 2021 in the field of Family Law. He has also been selected numerous times for awards from the American Institute of Family Law including the Top 40 Under 40, Ten Best Client Satisfaction Award and he has been awarded the designation of “Rising Star” from SuperLawyers for each year since 2016. Mr. Sandler has previously been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers for their Top 40 Under 40 award and was given an “AV” rating from his peers, which means that he was deemed to have very high professional ethics and preeminent legal ability. Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. In July of 2019, Mr. Sandler was voted Phoenix Magazine Readers’ Pick for Best Divorce Lawyer.. Mr. Sandler received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and returned to his alma mater to obtain his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. He was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 2011 and served as a lead Family Law attorney at another prominent firm prior to founding Parley Family Law Solutions.. Mr. Sandler was the 2018 Chair for the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section and facilitated the Family Law Newsletter and Continuing Legal Education seminars to educate attorneys on Family Law issues along with the other members of the board.
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“Jared is very good attorney. He is rationale and calm but also a beast when it comes to drafting mo”
“Jared is a highly-respected member of the family court bar who possesses the two qualities that make for an excellent family law attorney: Fairness and Toughness.”
I have been practicing law since 1992. I have been licensed in Arizona since 1998. My primary focus is family law and I have handled hundreds of such cases throughout my career. I make it a point to truly listen and understand what clients wish to accomplish in their cases and do all I can to accomplish that result.
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“way to move heaven and earth to see that justice prevails. He is a feverish protector of children an”
“If you need a lawyer who will fight for your kids like a mama bear in a suit, call Jim. Not only is he not a misogynist (which shouldn't be a selling point,...”
“Jim is a talented attorney. I've been opposing counsel with him numerous times, and he fights hard for his clients. It's always a pleasure to work with him.”
I am a Certified Specialist in Family Law, and have practiced for 38 years. At the firm, we handle all types of family law matters, including divorce, separation, modifications and enforcement of family court orders, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), all with efficiency, responsiveness, experience and assertiveness.
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“Jim is very professional and displays empathy and understanding he was amazing throughout my custody”
“I endorse Jim Wees. I have worked with Jim on a number of cases throughout the years and have found him to be competent, skilled and practical in both resolving matters through set…”
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Family , Real Estate , Litigation
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“I hired Mr. Romley a year and a half ago. I had a very tough time getting him to even call me back. He is completely computer illiterate, so won't ema...a Business clientI was the …”
2201 East Camelback Road #120 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile
Managing Family Law Attorney at the Law Office of Daniel Hutto, PLLC. My practice areas focus on family and juvenile law. I am licensed in Arizona and Minnesota.. I represent persons and families in a variety of different matters including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, and orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, Department of Child Safety cases, dependency, and termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption.. Before beginning my career in private practice, I was an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. While at the Arizona Attorney General's Office I represented the Arizona Department of Child Safety in dependency, guardianship, severance, and adoption matters. I appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, including trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations.
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“John provided clear, direct counsel — even when the truth was hard to hear. His integrity, strateg”
“John Carbone is a phenomenal attorney. He aggressively advocates for the needs of his clients and treats each one with compassion and integrity. His litigation experience, trial sk…”
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“doing good and have changed my life around. Me and my family could never thank Mr Blischak enough!”
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