Valley Farms Family Lawyers

Michael has been serving the Scottsdale, Arizona community through appeals and divorce/family law since 2017. He is dedicated to securing justice and fairness for all of his clients, and he enjoys seeing the law upheld and developed for the good of his community. Michael began his career in family law while still attending law school in southern Illinois. There, he realized what would become a lifelong passion in both working with the law and representing families’ needs in court.

In addition to the professionalism displayed in handling family law cases, Michael’s passion for appeals has made him our primary appellate attorney...

Since 2015, she has served the legal needs of citizens in greater Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Regardless of what part of law Erika has focused on, she has always been enthusiastic about helping her clients realize justice for their situation. In particular, she is devoted to family law and is keen on taking cases which allow her to work with families.

Herself the child of divorcees, Erika has experienced the toll a divorce takes on a family, especially the turmoil experienced by children. It was in the aftermath of her own experience that she realized her desire to become an Arizona...

Justin has been passionate about Family Law far before graduating Law School in 2015. Coming from a background as a private investigator, Justin understands the challenges of divorce litigation, and aggressively works to protect the rights of his clients.

As a Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Justin focuses in paternity rights, divorce litigation, modification of court orders, child support, and other areas of family law. He is particularly passionate about protecting and establishing Father’s Rights to ensure his clients’ can receive the precious time that they deserve with their children.

Justin understands the challenges that many fathers face when trying to establish fair custody...

Katelyn Morgan (“Katie”) is a Colorado native who aspired to become an attorney at a young age.  After graduating high school, Katie moved to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University where she graduated Cum Laude with a dual major in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology with a Minor in Speech Communications.  While attending Northern Arizona University she continued to pursue her interest in the legal field while participating in the Arizona Innocence Project investigating claims of wrongful conviction and interning at a local criminal defense firm. Shortly after graduating, Katie attended law school on scholarship.  While in law school Katelyn...

James L. Cork II is admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of Arizona and the United States District Court, District of Arizona. Mr. Cork holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2007) where he graduated Cum Laude and on the National Dean's List. Mr. Cork also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State University (2003). Mr. Cork has worked at the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Services where he assisted in the development of evidence files to be used in court, analyzed case files in a...

Gregg is a graduate of the University of Arizona and earned his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University (Sandra Day O'Connor) College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona with special permission to practice criminal law on the Fort McDowell/Pima Tribal Court. Gregg represents clients in matters pending in courts throughout Arizona and serves as a Court Appointed Advisor to the Maricopa County Superior Court. In addition to representing parties in Criminal, Divorce and Custody matters, Gregg represents parents accused of neglect and child abuse in both Juvenile and Family courts. Gregg is frequently called...

Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Cheryl went to college and law school in the U.S. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Arizona State University, and she received a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. She is a member of the Bar Association in both Oregon and Arizona, and she comes to our firm after having run her own family law practice in Oregon. Cheryl is passionate about working with people to help them resolve difficult family situations. She keeps her cool even when her clients are under tremendous stress, and is a...

Michael Aurit, JD, MDR is a professional family mediator, Arizona attorney and Founder of The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation in Scottsdale, AZ. Michael serves on the National Board of Directors of the Academy of Family Mediators and he is a Fellow of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section. Michael is a member of The Association for Conflict Resolution and he is current Ethics Chair of MCAFM. Michael received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, his Master's Degree in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute at Pepperdine and his Bachelor's of Fine Arts from...

Lenore Tsakanikas practices primarily in domestic relations in the Law Office of Lenore Tsakanikas,PLLC. She and her staff quickly, efficiently, and competently handle family law matters, including divorce, custody, paternity, child support, relocation, and asset protection. Ms. Tsakanikas received her degree in 1991 from the James E. College of Law (formerly University of Arizona, College of Law) and has been practicing law for the past 18 years. Ms. Tsakanikas has served on State Bar sponsored committees where she has nosted seminars regarding a variety of topics. Ms. Tsakanikas serves as a judge pro tempore for Pima County...

Practice focus mainly on bankruptcy and family law
Granparents rights case McGovern
Air Force veteran, activated for Desert Storm Worked for The Chapter 13 Trustee for 5 years

James Bruce has practiced law in Phoenix Metropolitan and Glendale since 1978. He grew up and graduated high school in Rochester, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Haverford College in 1973. He worked for the Pennsylvania Crime Commission in 1973 and 1974. He attended Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. from 1974 to 1977. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Georgetown in 1977.

James Bruce took the Arizona State Bar and was admitted to practice law in 1977. He moved to Glendale, Arizona, in 1978 and has been practicing law in the Phoenix...

Richard has twenty-four years of experience in family law litigation including divorces, legal separations, paternity actions, establishment of custody, modification and enforcement of court orders, child support and orders of protection. He received two B.S. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (1985 and 1991, magna cum laude), and his J.D. degree (1994) from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Fregin is a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona. He serves as the Vice President of the East Valley Bar Association (2019, 2020). He also volunteers for...

With 40 years of litigation and trial experience, I am licensed to practice law in Arizona, Nevada, and California. My academic background is strong, and my approach to legal battles is tough and aggressive. At Knochel Law Offices, where I serve as the lead attorney, our primary goal is to deliver effective and thorough legal representation. We serve families, businesses, and individuals throughout the Tri-State area of Arizona, Nevada, and California. I have been practicing law since 1982 and have dedicated my services to Mohave County since 1987. My legal career began with the honor of serving as a law clerk to...

Rick Frimmer has extensive experience providing legal, financial advisory, and strategic counseling over a 35+ year practice as an attorney and a CPA. His national practice has spanned bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, public finance, commercial and tax litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate securities law, and taxation. Rick has successfully worked on over 150 restructurings of corporate and public debt, both in and out of bankruptcy, representing nearly every high yield bond fund, all of the major corporate trustees, and many private hedge funds.. He has appeared in more than 20 Federal Courts of Appeal, District Courts, and Bankruptcy...