Top Juvenile Lawyers Near Me in Tucson Area

With offices in both Tucson and Green Valley, Peter G. Schmerl limits his practice to estate planning, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, juvenile law, and general business representation. He is a graduate of Amphitheater High School in Tucson, the University of Arizona, and the University of Arizona College of Law.  A resident of Green Valley, Peter is a Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Green Valley amd a member of the Salvation Army Green Valley Advisory Committee.  He just concluded serving two terms as a publicly elected member of the Continental School District Governing Board.

Thomas Norton grew up in Tucson and attended Salpointe Catholic High School. A former Pima County prosecutor, Thomas has devoted his practice to representing clients in complex family law and child welfare cases as well as defending those charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. He consistently appears in all State and Federal courts in Arizona.

Thea M. Gilbert has represented hundreds of children and parents in both juvenile dependency and family law cases.  Ms. Gilbert has represented children who are taken away from their parents, as well as children who are in trouble with the law.  Parents who have lost custody of their children to the state need specialized and highly skilled legal representation.   Ms. Gilbert has the experience and knowledge to help parents work toward getting their children back as well as working with DCS effectively.. Ms. Gilbert also specializes in representing foster parents in both juvenile court cases as well as licensing investigations.. Grandparents and relatives involved in juvenile or family court need legal advice and explanations of how the process and the law works.. Attorney Gilbert has represented numerous clients in complex divorce and custody cases. Her many years of experience as a trial lawyer in a variety of different cases has resulted in a strong success record.

Ms. Jacobs has been practicing in Tucson, Arizona since 2006.  She is experienced in the areas of family law, as well as child welfare and DCS cases.  She manages cases involving all aspects of family law, including divorce, paternity, child support, custody, parenting time, assets, grandparent rights, foster parent rights, and legal decision-making.  Ms. Jacobs is a certified mediator, and is available to assist in settlement meetings for any case.

Laura Huff was born and raised in Hawaii and relocated to Tucson in 2009 to establish her law career and practice. She initially practiced family law at a small firm where she assisted clients with dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity, and relocation matters. After several years, Laura shifted gears and entered government practice. She devoted eight years as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office working on all forms of appellate litigation for the State and the Department of Child Safety in the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court. There, she argued multiple cases before those courts. Additionally, Laura was recognized as the “Emerging Star” in her division of the Attorney General’s Office and she received multiple “Outstanding Team” awards for her work.. Laura is a graduate of the Bar Leadership Institute of the State Bar of Arizona, a leadership development program aimed at fostering professional growth and enhancing attorney standards of practice. She has also served on several State Bar committees, including the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and the Best Practices Committee of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.. Laura graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law with a Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2009. She graduated from the University of Hawaii – Manoa with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Certificate in Spanish in 2005.. Laura enjoys serving clients in family law, juvenile law, wills, probate, and appellate matters. She is adept at crafting strategies for clients to achieve their respective objectives. When she is not practicing law, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, including visiting local parks, hiking, and enjoying the great outdoors of the Sonoran Desert.

I represent children, parents, family members, and foster parents in dependency, severance, adoption, divorce, and child custody proceedings.

I practice in the areas of family law, juvenile, and adoption law. I've been working in the private field since 2018. Before private practice, I worked at the Arizona Attorney General's Office as an Assistant Attorney General and gained experience in juvenile dependency law. Prior to my employment at the Attorney General's Office, I completed an externship in a solo practitioner's law firm, clerked in Maricopa County Family Court, and was an administrative assistant in the Mesa office of the Arizona Attorney General's Office.. Aside for the legal experience, I have a variety of prior work experience that assists me now in understanding my client's needs. For example, I have previously worked in a copper mine (Asarco) as a maintenance clerk. From that experience, I learned that mines are inflexible as it relates to time off, schedules cannot be changed except during bid, and time off is scarce. I am from a small community, where several of my current cases are located. This previous work experience has assisted me in truly being able to serve the needs of this underserved area in Southern Arizona.. I attended school in various places. I graduated from an incredibly small high school in San Manuel Arizona. I attended community college with Central Arizona College. I completed my undergraduate degree at Arizona State University while I worked full time at Asarco. Then I went on to Arizona Summit Law School where I worked full time during the day in the courtroom across the street and went to school at night.. Currently, I work primarily in Tucson, Arizona. However, I've also worked in Pinal, Gila, and Maricopa County. COVID-19 has created great changes in the legal community but has also created the ability to work in various areas to assist my clients. To best serve my clients throughout this pandemic, I offer video consultation or telephonic depending on your preferences. It is a tough time for all, but I have adapted my practice to best suit the needs of my clients.

I offer the experience and judgment that comes from over 42 years spent in court. I have completed well over 220 jury trials. I have been an elected District Attorney, public defender, and a private lawyer for over 24 years. I am  licensed in both Arizona and New Mexico. I personally provide my clients with the best possible legal services. I practice in Federal, Arizona and New Mexico state courts. I also take select appellate cases. In appropriate situations I will act as Knapp counsel and provide second opinion and consultation services.

I am a Founding Partner at Southern Arizona Law PLLC. Prior to working at Southern Arizona Law PLLC, I worked as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office for two years. I practice all over southern Arizona, including in Cochise, Pima, and Santa Cruz counties. If your legal situation falls into one of the practice areas included in my profile, please feel free to contact me to see if I may be able to help you.

Edward Cohn is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with a diverse legal background cultivated over the past 21 years. Mr. Cohn is licensed to practice law in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Michigan and is a member of the Pima County Bar Association.. He obtained a doctoral degree in law (J.D.) from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) from Boston University School of Law. Additionally, he earned a certificate in comprehensive negotiation from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.. His practice focuses on all types of crimes including: white collar criminal defense, misdemeanors, and felonies. Mr. Cohn’s in depth experience includes:. Criminal Defense, Disorderly Conduct, Assault crimes, Domestic Violence, Drug trafficking, Drug possession, Firearms violations, Embezzlement, Fraud, Theft, Homicide, and Dependency.. He also routinely handles contested hearings for orders of protections and injunctions against harassment.. Mr. Cohn is committed to public service and has worked as a guardian ad litem where he helped to protect the interests of the elderly and the intellectually challenged. He also served as an ombudsman for Jewish Family & Children’s Services, advocating for seniors in nursing homes. He and his wife, Andrea, provide respite care for foster children in Pima County.. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Edward practices law with compassion and is dedicated to his clients. He is extremely professional and well versed on a variety of legal topics. Attorney Cohn is a lawyer with integrity.

Annie M. Rolfe is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of Arizona. She has practiced exclusively family law since February, 2005, and is currently a member of the Family Law Executive Council of the State Bar of Arizona.. Ms. Rolfe is recognized as a Best Lawyer in America 2024 and has been consistently rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale.. Ms. Rolfe’s practice focuses on dissolution (divorce), annulment, paternity, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), interstate custody and support, parental relocation, grandparents’ rights, and adoption. She is a strong and fair advocate for the spouses and parents who she represents.. After growing up in Southern California, Annie Rolfe attended Yale University where she obtained her B.A. in Political Science concentrating in American Government. She attended the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona where she especially enjoyed her education and training in litigation and trials.. Ms. Rolfe lives in Tucson, Arizona, with her husband, Sam, and her daughters. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family at home.. Rolfe Family Law PLLC is also one of very few law firms in Arizona to offer the services of a Legal Paraprofessional. Legal Paraprofessionals (LPs) have similar roles in legal practice to the roles performed by nurse practitioners in medicine. LPs can practice Family Law in the State of Arizona, with limited exceptions. The role of LPs was created in large part to address the large gap in access to justice, and to provide low- and middle-income individuals with greater access to legal assistance. At Rolfe Family Law PLLC, Ms. Sabrina Bell serves as a Legal Paraprofessional and can assist individuals at a lower cost, while still having access to Ms. Rolfe's knowledge and experience, as needed.

A Tucson Native, father of two, and graduate of the University of Arizona. Uri then obtained a law degree from the George Mason University. Uri is also a member of the Arizona State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Pima County Bar Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.