Queen Creek Family Lawyers

Amanda Jones Johnson grew up in the Bootheel of Missouri. After college in Jonesboro, Arkansas she moved to Seattle, Washington to attend law school in 1999. In a Legal Writing class her second year she met her future husband and after graduation they opened a law practice together in La Conner, Washington.

When he left the practice she opened an office in Mount Vernon, Washington. She worked in Estate Planning and as a Guardian ad Litem for Allegedly Incapacitated Adults, eventually receiving so many Family Law referrals that it became her primary area of practice. In that capacity she handled dissolutions,...

David Pierce Uffens is a practicing litigation attorney and Partner at Jaburg Wilk in Phoenix, Arizona. He has conducted over 80 trials and over 150 non-evidentiary hearings, mediations, and settlements. David has been selected as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star, he is Peer Reviewed by Martindale-Hubbell®, a National Association of Distinguished Counsel Fellow, and has received Top 10 rankings from the National Association of Family Law Attorneys and American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. He is also a Judge Pro Tempore in Maricopa County. David was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. He currently focuses on family and civil litigation and...

Co-Founder of The Valley Law Group, is recognized as one of Phoenix’s leading family law attorneys. After graduating from Arizona State with the highest honors and inclusion in America’s most prestigious student honor societies, Ryan attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. His career as a law student was decorated with numerous awards, including the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Book Award, nomination for membership in Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, as well as Moot Court. Ryan began his law career in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in various roles with...

Mitchell E. Cohen, a graduate of New York Law School has been practicing law in Arizona since October 1982. Limiting his practice to all aspects of Family Law, Mr. Cohen is licensed to practice in all Arizona Courts as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mitchell Cohen previously owned the Law Office of Mitchell E. Cohen in Tempe, Arizona and has been the lead attorney on over 3,000 family law matters. Mitch Cohen is intimately aware of both the financial and emotional issues associated with divorce, custody and support issues. ...

Ms. Banfield received her Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2010. Since graduating from law school, she has worked exclusively in the area of family law.

Ms. Banfield has experience in litigation and also working with both parties to mediate divorce settlements. Ms. Banfield’s passion for family law came from her experiences in law school with internships with a pro bono domestic violence office, a Superior Court family law judge, and two successful family law attorneys.

Ms. Banfield is Lead Counsel Rated in Family Law, a distinction that recognizes her legal experience, solid reputation, and...

The Law Office of Roman A. Kostenko has a wealth of experience across a wide range of practice areas, including complex commercial and business disputes, real estate transactions and litigation, construction disputes, debt collection, formation and operation of various corporate entities, preparation of various corporate and commercial agreements, family law, and estate planning. Contact us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your case or matter.

Mr. Dudley is certified to practice in the Arizona Supreme Court as well as the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
Unlike many lawyers and law firms who take on cases and assign them to an associate attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant, you will see Mr. Dudley even after the initial consultation, as he handles nearly all aspects of your case personally.

According to the State Bar of Arizona, one of the most common complaints voiced by clients of family lawyers relates to clients not being able to reach or communicate with their lawyer.

Although Mr. Dudley prefers...

John Schill has been working to protect the interests of clients for over 20 years. Mr. Schill is a graduate of the Creighton University School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate in Law and started along the road to a successful legal career. Prior to entering Law School, Mr. Schill received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Creighton University.

After Law School, Mr. Schill joined the United States Army as a Judge Advocate and was assigned to XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During his tour of duty Mr. Schill was deployed to Somalia from 1993-94...

Stuart is the principal attorney at The Peterson Law Firm and will personally handle every aspect of your case within the firm. His first position out of law school focused on consumer bankruptcy filings wherein he spearheaded hundreds of bankruptcy cases within his first year of practice. This hands-on experience led him to handle complex issues involving heightened emotions and a need for optimal resolution for his clients. His current practice focuses both on consumer bankruptcy and in family law. His initial practice of bankruptcy has allowed him to be able to assist family law clients in complex financial issues...

J. Kyle Scoresby is a native of Mesa, Arizona. After graduating from Mesa’s Westwood High School in 1982 and serving a church mission in Santiago, Chile from 1983-1985, Mr. Scoresby attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he majored in Psychology. He was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in August, 1986.

Mr. Scoresby attended law school at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated fourth in his class of approximately 150 students. Mr. Scoresby was a member of the Brigham Young University Law Review for two years, serving as Lead Note and Comment...

Attorney Focused on Family Law, Probate, Litigation and Wrongful Death Law Joseph has been practicing law since 1997. A graduate of Oklahoma City University School of Law, with honors. He attended Brigham Young University where he received his Bachelors Degree. Joseph is licensed to practice law before the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, California, and the Federal and State Courts in Arizona. Joseph has also appeared and practiced before various Indian Tribal Courts. Joseph has concentrated his practice in litigation focused in Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and...

JD Denny was raised in the Phoenix area and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science in 2009. From there, he continued to law school at Florida A&M University in Orlando, Florida. There, he earned top honors in Ethics and clerked for Judge Komanski in the Orange County Superior Court, focusing on criminal cases.

JD returned home to the valley after graduating and was admitted to the Arizona Bar Association in 2012.
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Since then, he has managed a small boutique firm and has worked alongside some very talented attorneys in the valley. He...

Associate attorney Jennifer Nichole Oblinger (“Nichole”) is a 5th generation native Arizonan. Nichole was raised in Gila County, in the city of Miami, home of the Inspiration Mine. At 17, she graduated from Miami High School (Go Vandals!) and headed to ASU. Very proud of her Arizona heritage, Nichole’s ancestors carved out a Territorial life for themselves in the 1880s. When copper was king, these tough-minded prospectors followed the mining towns and experienced boom-and-bust cycles firsthand. Silver strikes were another draw. “My great great great grandpa, Merritt Jackson McAlister, is buried in Tombstone’s Boothill,” says Nichole. “It was a rugged existence.” (A...

Kristen Curry is a certified Criminal Law Specialist in the state of Arizona. Kristen mainly focuses her expertise on criminal and DUI cases but also provides legal help with personal injury and family law. Kristen has a passion and expertise in teaching other lawyers statewide how to challenge illegal searches in criminal cases effectively. Kristen also sings rock and roll in a band, plays golf and spends time with her family.

Kelly is an expert in domestic relations law, adoptions, and probate. She also specializes in criminal defense, civil litigation, and contract dispute. In her free time Kelly spends it with her daughter or relaxing with her friends at a Arizona Diamondbacks game.

Ian is a seasoned Trial and Appeal Attorney with 10 years of experience in the legal field. He has a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of both family and juvenile law. Ian earned a Juris Doctor degree from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and is a member of the Arizona Bar Association. Over the years, Ian has successfully represented clients in a wide range of family and juvenile law matters, including appeals, high-net worth divorces, high conflict child custody disputes, spousal maintenance issues, decree enforcements, decree modifications, and property division cases. Ian’s approach to law is marked by compassion,...

Max Mahoney practices mainly Family Law with Keith Berkshire, but also has experience in the areas of business, construction, real estate, and collections law. Before coming to Berkshire Law Office, Max practiced civil litigation at Rose Law Group and was a litigation file clerk with Cantelme & Brown, PLC and the Goldwater Institute. Max graduated cum laude from Arizona State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing in Anthropology, History, and Political Science. Max attended Phoenix School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2011. While at Phoenix School of Law Max was the Administrative Editor for...

Direct, genuine, highly-informed and compassionate – these are the qualities that have enabled her to gain the trust of her clients since 1994. Whether she’s providing trust reviews, family wealth planning or creating a new estate and trust, Donna is passionate about protecting the families she serves and ensuring her client’s best interests are always at the forefront. Prior to opening the Law Office of Donna Farar Jewett, PLLC, Donna graduated cum laude in 1990 with a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law after earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado. She then...

Ms. Leonhardt joined the firm in 2013. Prior to joining Owens & Perkins, P.C., Ms. Leonhardt worked at several small firms practicing family, civil and criminal law. Ms. Leonhardt also spent two years at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office practicing juvenile law. Ms. Leonhardt received her Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2008, graduating cum laude.

Ms. Leonhardt now practices exclusively in the area of family law with an emphasis on complex, high net worth divorce cases.

Ms. Leonhardt was admitted to the practice of law in Arizona in 2008 and Kentucky in 2010. Ms....

Dan Beeks is an Arizona attorney with over 25 years of experience. He used his extensive knowledge in matters of complicated litigation from everything including medical malpractice to intellectual property before becoming a well known and trusted divorce attorney with Bishop Law Office in Phoenix. Dan often handles high-dollar family law cases, but also enjoys helping with smaller scale divorce cases and appeals.

Joseph Benke is the founder and principal attorney of Benke Law Firm, PLLC, where his passion for justice and client advocacy drives every aspect of his practice. With a diverse background and a comprehensive understanding of both personal injury and family law, Mr. Benke is uniquely equipped to offer unparalleled legal representation. Before establishing The Benke Law Firm, Mr. Benke served as a Litigation Attorney at a prestigious national law firm. During his tenure, he specialized in Insurance Defense, Professional Negligence, Products Liability, and Property Law. This role provided him with a deep understanding of the legal strategies employed by insurance...

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Mr. Thomas is a fathers' rights attorney, one of the most popular fathers' rights attorneys in Arizona according to organic (nonpaid) Google rankings. He has been practicing family law for almost three decades, virtually all of it in the practice areas of divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and related areas of family law. Mr. Thomas has a particular passion for defending husbands and fathers in divorce and custody cases. He despises greedy exes who try to take money and children away from men. Mr. Thomas is skillful, knowledgeable, and dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his...

During Bryan’s 30 years of practicing family law he has handled a variety of cases from amicable dissolutions to high conflict child custody cases. To help guide clients through the legal process and make it less intimidating, Bryan believes it is vital to take the time to listen and understand his clients’ unique issues.

Bryan has served a broad range of clients, spanning from those protecting large asset clients to those still working to accumulate more wealth. Bryan’s focus is in division of retirement or financial accounts, business interests, spousal maintenance and financially complex cases.

Bryan’s wealth of experience has also made...

Craig Cherney is a different kind of attorney. He truly listens and solves problems rather than merely identify risks. Craig is also a unique talent for a family law dispute. Craig brings complex real property, business and financial expertise to family law matters enabling him to offer clients a tremendous strategic advantage. He provides a unique perspective to complex issues like asset valuation, asset recovery, disposition and sale of real property, division and valuation of of business partnerships, determining present value of future income streams and locating hidden assets or income often implicated in family law disputes. In law school,...

Angela strives to create a team environment at Enholm Law with a focus on achieving justice for the client through collaboration or mediation. Angela works with her client's together as a team to obtain the best possible objectives. Angela is no longer accepting litigation clients.

Specializing in Family Law Matters in Maricopa County. Child Custody - Divorce - Modification - Enforcement Client-centered approach. Free consultations. Flexible payment terms.