San Tan Valley Divorce Lawyers

I am a Family and Juvenile Law attorney practicing in Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding areas. I began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office representing the Department of Child Safety. In this position I appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings and mediations. As a result I have extensive experience in juvenile court matters. Upon resigning from the Attorney General's Office, I started as an attorney with the Cantor Law Group. My practice includes: Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, Child Support, Paternity, Parenting Time, Legal Decision-Making (formerly "Custody"), Spousal Maintenance, Modifications and Enforcement...

My experience as an Arizona family law attorney began in 1995 after acquiring my license to practice law. I received my legal education from Sandra Day O'Connor at Arizona State University in 1994. After my 18 years of legal practice, I have had the ability to reach an elite level of knowledge in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, child abuse, alimony, paternity, military divorce, estate planning and much more.

Kareen O'Brien joined the Stewart Law Group in 2016 and has been practicing law since 2004. She spent six years with the L.A. County District Attorney's Office in California where, as Deputy District Attorney, she was a Major Crimes Prosecutor. She prosecuted serious and violent felons, primarily those who had committed acts of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and assault. (She prosecuted and won a fraud case where Christopher Darden of the O.J. Simpson trial was defense counsel!) After leaving L.A. for Phoenix, Arizona, she became an active member of the State Bar of Arizona and later joined the Maricopa...

Robbie Hendricks is the founder and Managing Partner of State 48 Law Firm. Over his eight years of practicing family law, Robbie has emerged as one of the state’s best family law attorneys. He is respected for his professionalism, knowledge, and most importantly, the results he gets for his clients. He primarily handles complex divorce litigation and high conflict custody cases. He knows the key to success is developing a clear strategy and executing it. Robbie has successfully handled all types of family law cases, including complex / high-asset divorces, high-conflict child custody matters, and family law appellate cases. Robbie understands the...

Bruce Blumberg is certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona. Of the 18,000 licensed attorneys in Arizona, only about 750 of them have received specialist certification, and only a handful of those are certified in the area of Criminal Law. During his tenure as a defense attorney, Bruce has represented people in many serious felony matters, including a number of death penalty cases. Bruce has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, hardworking attorney. He has a passion for his clients and dedicates 100 percent to the defense of any client...

Navigating the complex maze of divorce and custody is challenging enough. Going through it with a special needs child, who is especially vulnerable to family conflict, changes in their environment, or modifications to the family routine, requires a different level of support and understanding. Similarly, exiting an abusive relationship requires counsel who understands the dynamics and works to insulate you and your children from further victimization. As a parent with first-hand experience, I've dedicated my law practice to helping families in these situations. No one wants to go through a divorce and disrupt their family's well-being. The goal is...

Ari is a seasoned family law attorney with over 10 years of experience practicing divorce/legal separation, child custody, child support and grandparent rights. She graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law and is highly regarded for her work in the family law community, earning multiple recognitions as a top attorney in this field. Ari is deeply involved in the community, volunteering with Emerge Domestic Violence Clinic, Step Up to Justice, and Innovations for Justice. Ari has taught legal classes at Pima Community College as well as developed training programs for legal advocates. She regularly teaches continuing legal education...

I was born and raised in Tucson, affectionately known as the Old Pueblo. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, known for providing personalized and effective representation. I approach each case with empathy and a meticulous attention to detail, recognizing the uniqueness of every situation. I pursued my undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona and later attended Phoenix School of Law, where I graduated cum laude. During my law school years, I worked for the Arizona Court of Appeals and a local criminal defense and family law firm in Phoenix. After graduating, I relocated to Mohave County to work...

Whether it’s divorce, custody issues, prenuptial agreements or adoption, this veteran-led law firm will help you navigate this challenging time in your life. Kristina Cervone has over 12 years of experience helping her clients move their lives forward with justice, fairness and compassion. Serving families throughout Arizona, Cervone Family Law is available to advocate for your special situation.

A Minnesota native and graduate of the prestigious William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, John worked as an Assistant City Attorney for the city of Windom immediately after passing the bar. During his four-year term, he handled a variety of different cases and honed his legal and courtroom skills. In 1996, he visited Arizona and decided to make it his home. He has never looked back. From 1996 to 1998 he was Deputy County Attorney for the Maricopa County, Major Crimes and Vehicular Crimes Bureau. During his tenure with the County Attorney’s Office he saw first-hand the impact...

Stephen Vincent is a founding member and attorney at State 48. Stephen has a passion for the law and teaching. He has combined those loves as the head of new client intake and head of legal education programs. He also is the firm’s main researcher and works on all appellate cases. Stephen Vincent, Attorney, is a lifelong writer who uses this skill to explain clearly and memorably a client’s case to judges. A native of St. George, Utah, Stephen attended Arizona State University for law school where he interned for the Goldwater Institute and worked as a Justice Court mediator. After...

Education Arizona State University (B.A.), Chapman University School of Law (J.D.) Expertise Brad Rideout is the lead attorney at Rideout Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. Specializing in Family Law, Criminal Defense Law, and Juvenile Law, Brad has built a solid reputation as a trusted Scottsdale attorney. Reputable media outlets such as AP News, The Washington Post, and ABC 15 have acknowledged his legal expertise, with further recognition from publications like In Touch Weekly and People magazine. After laying a foundational understanding of law at Arizona State University, Brad pursued advanced legal studies at Chapman University School of Law. Here, he sharpened his expertise, particularly...

Aaron brings his over thirty years of practice in family law litigation to the firm, along with a passion for advocating for his clients rights in family law cases. Aaron is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona, has been selected as a Super Lawyer, and is A/V rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is skilled in all aspects of family law litigation, including collaborative divorce, mediation, and trial. Aaron's main areas of practice include: Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody & Visitation, and Child Support.

Born in Minnesota, Attorney Peter Westby has resided in Arizona since 1962 and in Phoenix since 1974. Mr. Westby graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1973 and entered the practice of law as a prosecuting attorney, first with the City of Tucson and then with the Pima County Attorney's office as a Criminal Trial Deputy. He joined partner Harvey Platt in the private practice of law in Phoenix in 1974 and together they formed Platt & Westby, P.C. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, estate planning, probate, estate...

Melissa Kleminski Bower is an Associate Attorney with the Stewart Law Group. Having joined the legal team in 2011, she works from the firm’s Peoria office location. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 with a 3.6 GPA from the University of Arizona. Her Juris Doctor degree (2004) is from The University of Denver Sturm Law School. No stranger to personal challenges, Melissa worked full time while attending law school classes at night, holding externships, and participating as a volunteer in legal programs. As a law school student, she took a month and travelled to Beijing, China,...

Angela is a knowledgeable, detail-oriented and empathetic individual. She is also a dominant yet approachable attorney who always seeks to create trust with her clients and colleagues. Angela actively partners with her clients throughout every step of their case and never discounts the emotional turmoil which her clients may be experiencing. While Angela will always enthusiastically advocate for her clients in the courtroom, her first objective is to work closely with them to evaluate whether there is an opportunity to adequately resolve the issues out of court. Although the courtroom process is sometimes necessary for the protection of...

With nearly 20 years of outstanding experience representing clients throughout Maricopa County, Attorney Jason Pistiner has built a reputation as one of the Scottsdale divorce attorneys you can count on for dependable representation when it counts. Whether you need guidance with a divorce, help dividing assets, negotiation involving child custody and alimony, or you want help planning your estate for the future of your family, count on the team at Singer Pistiner, PC to give you the reputation you need to build a strong case for your interests. You can count on their team to tell you what you need...

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...

Gino, an Arizona native raised in Glendale, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, earning a B.S. in Management Information Systems in 2003. He later acquired an M.B.A. from Arizona State University and a law degree from Arizona Summit Law School. Gino is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Colorado. With a rich background in government contracting and immigration law, Gino shifted his focus to providing personalized legal services when he joined Desert View Law in 2022. He has volunteered with the Wills For Heroes Foundation, drafting simple wills for first responders. Gino is committed to handling...

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Kathy L. Henry focuses on probate, family law, and mediation. As a former Wayne Public Administrator for Wayne County Probate Court, she brings a strong track record of success to every case. Certified in family law mediation and an active member of respected legal organizations, Kathy is dedicated to providing resourceful, client-centered representation. Whether you're dealing with probate, divorce, personal injury, or criminal cases, Kathy works tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you. Choose an attorney who truly fights for your rights—choose Kathy L. Henry.

At the Law Office of Steven N. Cole, Steven N. Cole is the founder and managing partner. He is a highly skilled divorce attorney in Phoenix with over 25 years of experience in Arizona family law. He and his legal team have helped thousands of individuals and families successfully resolve their family law problems over the years, and he can help you, too. He can help you make sound decisions about the future as he guides you throughout every stage of the legal process. Attorney Cole truly cares about his clients' well-being, and he offers appointments on weekends as well...

DeShon is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona and has training in Alternative Dispute Resolution. She has completed extensive mediation training through Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and advanced training in the field of Collaborative Divorce including Full Team Protocol for Collaborative Divorce Practice.
DeShon has received several community awards and recognition. For consecutive years 2013-2019 DeShon received Arizona Super Lawyers Award. In 2019 Best Law Firms in Arizona. In 2015 she received Top 25 Women Lawyers in Arizona. In 2011 she was recognized as the Family Law Litigator of...

Mr. Winter received his B.A. in Government & Politics in 1990 from St. John's University and then received his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 1993. He has extensive practice in Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Collaborative Law, Probate Law, and Civil Litigation. Mr. Winter is admitted to practice law in Arizona, Connecticut, New York and Florida. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, District of Connecticut. As a native of Connecticut, Mr. Winter was actively involved in the local community and was a member of the Board of...

Bryce Johnson is a founding member and lead attorney at State 48 Law. He is a confident, composed attorney dedicated to his clients working tirelessly to help them achieve the best results for their future and their family. Bryce is known for his strong communication skills, his ability to think through difficult situations, and his creative strategies backed by a clear game plan on how to move forward. The firm jokingly calls him the Pilgrim, because he is known for settling cases in creative ways and keeping his clients best interests protected. Before relocating to the Arizona desert for law school,...

Since 1987, Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer Karen A. Schoenau has been dedicated to helping people successfully resolve their important and sensitive family law cases. Skilled at navigating and simplifying the complexities of the legal system, Karen Schoenau has the experience and knowledge necessary to help her clients devise innovative solutions to their family legal issues, get through the emotional and psychological impacts related to their cases, and obtain the best possible outcomes to divorce, custody, and other family legal cases.

When you turn to Scottsdale Family Law Attorney Karen A. Schoenau for help, you can trust that she will provide you with...

You're not alone in this. I'm here with you every step of the way. Call or email me today. I'm deeply passionate about my work. I dive into every case, meticulously strategizing for the best outcomes, whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial. My primary focus is always the well-being of children, and seeing the positive impact my efforts can have on their lives is incredibly rewarding. My expertise spans a range of family law matters, including drafting and reviewing pre-marital agreements, asset tracing and valuation, community waste, business valuation, spousal maintenance, custody and child support, post-decree modifications and enforcement of prior orders....

I currently practice before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Department of Labor, Office of Worker's Compensation Program (DOL/OWCP) Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Additionally, being part American Indian (Shawnee) and a member of the Kispoko Sept of Ohio Shawnee and the National Native American Bar Association, I represent individuals in tribal courts and justice systems that are components of the sovereign tribal government(s). Tribal courts and justice systems are critical components of the tribal government. They are empowered to resolve conflict and controversy. Native people practiced various forms...

Mr. Hanson was admitted to practice in 1997 in Arizona and the U.S. District Court of Arizona. He has practiced extensively as a trial attorney appearing in thousands of cases across the state in administrative agency proceedings, arbitrations, bench trials, and multi-day jury trials in a variety of family law, civil, and criminal proceedings. He has also successfully handled a number of appeals in both civil and family law cases and several of these appeals resulted in published opinions making new law in Arizona. His current practice focuses on complex, high net worth and ultra high net worth divorce cases.

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As the middle child in a family of nine children, Brian learned the value of negotiation and compromise early in life. Today, he is a member of the State Bar of Arizona Sections on Litigation, Business Law, and Bankruptcy, as well as the Professional Chapter of the J. Reuben Law Clerk Society and the Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel. Brian attended Arizona State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2009. From there, he enrolled in the Phoenix School of Law, obtaining his J.D. in 2011. While in law school, Brian received certification in mediation training and became a flagship member...

Robert C. Howard has practiced family law in Arizona for more than 35 years. His extensive expertise is complemented by both understanding and a high degree of personal attention. In 2008, the State Bar of Arizona named him as one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in the state. In 2011, he was inducted into the Scottsdale Historymakers Hall of Fame by the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. He served as President of the Scottsdale Bar Association from 1985-1986 and, in 2006, the Association gave him the Award of Excellence for Community Service. The Maricopa County Bar gave...

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Paula J. Burnstein is a family law and divorce at­tor­ney located in Phoe­nix, Ari­zona. She also has a Peoria office location. She has more than 20 years of legal experience, all of which have been solely fo­cus­ed on fam­ily law. She is pass­io­nate about advocating for families’ rights during what can be a very emo­tio­nal time. Paula has re­pres­ented a variety of in­di­vi­duals and fam­ilies th­ro­ugh the pro­cess of mar­riage disso­lution, and she is able to pro­vide com­pe­tent legal ad­vice with care and compas­sion. As a member of the State Bar of Ari­zona, Paula has exten­sive know­ledge of Arizona’s family...

I have significant experience in the area of family law, including but not limited to divorce, child custody and child support. I have successfully handled and litigated a diverse range of issues. I zealously represent my clients. I offer free consultations.

Stephanie graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. After a former judge turned professor convinced her to pursue law school over law enforcement, Stephanie moved to Phoenix to establish herself in the Grand Canyon State. Stephanie went on to graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with a Sports Law and Business emphasis. Following her passion, directly out of law school Stephanie began working in family law. There is a unique skill required of family law attorneys in that they must blend the sympathy and emotion of family law with...

A long time resident of Arizona, Jillian has a long background and extensive training in working with children and families. As a social work major at Arizona State University, Jillian interned with the Department of Child Safety for four years before accepting a full-time position with DCS upon graduation. It was through her position at DCS that Jillian realized her passion for family law. Soon thereafter, Jillian decided to attend law school at Louisiana State University. During her time in law school, Jillian interned at a family law firm and a juvenile defense firm, and gave legal aid to sexual...

Shawnna Riggers of Arizona Family Law Attorneys has been practicing law since 2006. Shawnna is dedicated to providing professional and efficient counsel to clients facing family law matters. She is always compassionate in her approach and diligent in helping them secure the best possible results. For her dedication, Shawnna was named Attorney of the Year for the East Valley (2010-2011) by the Family Lawyers Assistance Project (FLAP), and was recognized as one of the top pro bono lawyers in Arizona by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education.

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I am admitted to practice in New York and Arizona. I speak French, Spanish and French Creole. I am a graduate of New York University and Seton Hall Law School.

Originally from Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ms. Maya Milovic grew up in Cologne, Germany for a portion of her childhood, prior to migrating to the United States. Her roots and personal experiences inspired her to pursue the legal practice in order to create a positive impact and empower others. Ms. Milovic graduated from the Arizona State University Cum Laude with a B.A.S in Interdisciplinary studies. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Arizona Summit School of Law. Ms. Maya Milovic gained legal experience with several reputable firms practicing in the areas of consumer law, criminal defense, juvenile law, bankruptcy,...

After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Mr. Blehm earned his Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Spanish from Colorado State University. During college, Mr. Blehm trained at the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy and worked as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department in Pueblo, Colorado. He also interned at the Pueblo County District Attorney’s Office in the Criminal Investigations Division. Mr. Blehm then earned a Master of Arts Degree in Latin American Studies and a Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona. During law school, Mr. Blehm was on Law Review and...