Clarkdale Family Lawyers

Peter graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. His work background is Christian Ministry, Commercial/Residential Property Management, and Real Estate. He is passionate about protecting elders, helping families, and guarding business and personal assets. Peter loves researching, especially the liability regimes within Estates and Probate.

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...

Competence, Commitment & Communication. I provide personal attention to your legal questions and needs. I will talk with you in plain English so that together we can discuss and plan the best strategy for your unique situation. 2024 is the year to give more to our community. I am donating 5% of all fees received in 2024 to the following local charities: Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, Stepping Stones Agencies, Yavapai CASA For Kids Foundation, and Community Legal Services. NOTICE - I continue to provide all Estate Planning, Trust & Probate services. However, I am NOT taking any new contested Divorce/Family Law...

Christiansen Law, PLLC is a client centered legal practice. We strive to provide ethical and aggressive legal representation while being conscious to the financial constraints of our clients. We understand that anytime a client hires an attorney, the client is already under a significant amount of stress. Christiansen Law, PLLC endeavors to not add to the client’s stress, but rather, to guide the client through the legal process to the best result available for the client.

Hi, I'm Lisa Hobson. I am super with clients. Love people! I definitely feel my area of practice in Family Law or Divorce is the most interesting and complicated field of law there is and I balance it with Estate Planning, which includes Wills, Trusts, powers of attorney, and Living Wills. Family law includes: Property division, business division, protective orders, temporary orders, child support, parenting time (formerly known as visitation), legal decision-making authority (formerly known as custody), and spousal maintenance. Your case may need experts in financial, business, rehabilitative, or psychological evaluations. So, it is important to assess these issues early. I passed my first...

Ian Brown is a full-time experienced attorney serving Northern Arizona. He has rounded experience in several areas of law with a primary focus in Family and Elder Law. Ian firmly believes that the legal system needs to remain accessible to those of all incomes. To ensure this he offers both full and limited-scope services to clients for low, flat fees. Ian earned a Bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and a Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School. He graduated at the top of his class from both institutions. Ian returned to his home state of Arizona after law school...

Ryan is originally from Vancouver, Canada, and has been a lifelong ice hockey player. In his years as an attorney, he has found that family law is his passion and preference because it is the most complex area of law. With family law, an attorney must understand complex business and financial matters as well as the intense and high-stakes issues surrounding child custody, addiction, domestic violence, and more. Ryan Claridge wanted to be a Christian divorce attorney since he was in middle school. He has always been passionate about helping others and using his intellect to solve diverse problems, so...

Mr. Bishop is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona (i.e. one of only approximately 60 specialists in all of Arizona). Bishop Law Office has obtained an AV Peer Review Rating, the highest rating possible by Martindale-Hubbell, and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registrar of Preeminent Lawyers. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (one of only 30 attorneys in all of Arizona) and has also been selected as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers. Such selection is a peer-reviewed nomination based upon “a demonstrated record of high achievement, excellent legal...

The firm is located near downtown Phoenix. Although most of our clients come to us from Maricopa County, we are also pleased to provide legal services in the area of Divorce and Family Law throughout the state. Our goal is to provide quality legal representation to our clients and to make the unpleasant process of terminating a marriage more bearable. We strive to be caring, dedicated professionals whose idea of a successful resolution of divorce and family law matters is one which produces the best possible result for our client, at the lowest possible cost. We avoid costly...

Arizona family law attorney Debora Levine is an Arizona native. Growing up, she was active in Girl Scouts and studied Spanish and French. She took 3rd in the state in her French examination in high school. She attended ASU for undergraduate school. After graduating from ASU, Debora was a GED instructor for teen moms at Rio Salado. After her work at Rio Salado, she began working for a social services agency, Child and Family Resources. Debora was a life skills educator for teen moms. She then went back to school for her post-baccalaureate in education to become a public-school educator. Debora...

Alison Briggs has been with the My Arizona Lawyers since 2016. Currently, she serves as the client services manager and an attorney. Alison combines her passion for helping people with the practice of law.

Alison was born and educated in Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University Of Massachusetts- Amherst where she was the 2007 commencement speaker. Additionally, Ms. Briggs also holds a Master of Social Work degree from Salem State University. Plus, she is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (Massachusetts).

Alison has worked with children and families in many capacities since completing her...

Patrick Sampair has over 35 years of legal experience and has helped thousands of Arizonans with their family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, child relocation and alimony (or spousal maintenance) disputes. Mr. Sampair has expertise resolving complex financial matters that arise in a family law dispute, drawn in part from his experience litigating civil and criminal tax cases during his early years of law practice. Mr. Sampair is committed to providing his clients with effective and affordable legal representation; he is dedicated to minimizing the negative effects divorce proceedings and related disputes can have on children. ...

Brandy has assisted Arizona families with family law matters for more than 15 years. She has used her skills to represent clients in every area of family law, including: divorce, legal separation, paternity, child support, decree enforcements and modifications, alternative dispute resolution and more. With experience, determination and finesse, Brandy has successfully guided hundreds of families through difficult times and onto new beginnings. Brandy gives each and every case her full commitment.

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Born and raised in Arizona, Brandy graduated with Honors from Arizona State University in 1998. Brandy is distinguished from other family law attorneys...

Stewart Law Group is a firm focused on Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody with eight offices in the Greater Phoenix area.

Whether you're facing a divorce, custody battle, or spousal support hearing, facts and information are crucial to supporting your case and protecting your rights. If your spouse has hidden money in bank accounts you never knew existed or suffers from an addiction that could put your children at risk, you need a divorce lawyer who can expose and collect facts important to your case.

The Family law attorneys at the Stewart Law Group have experience working with experts in financial...

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...

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...

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...

Partner and Director of Rose Law Group pc Family Law Department Kaine Fisher was named “Best Attorney to have on your side at the end of things” by Scottsdale Living. At Rose Law Group pc our Family Law attorneys are tough, compassionate and provide the best legal advice possible in these difficult personal matters. Our team has experience with hundreds of divorce, child support, legal decision-making and other family law related cases. Rose Law Group pc is committed to helping our clients facing divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, annulment, legal decision-making (custody), support after divorce, parenting time, paternity/maternity actions, grandparent’s rights,...

Law Offices Michael E Ziton PC is a Trusted and Established Litigation Law Firm. Michael Ziton is a Practicing Member of the Arizona Bar for 25 Years. You Need a Winning Lawyer on Your Side. Michael Ziton is Nationally Recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America.

Michael Ziton Lawyer admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1992. Michael Ziton established his criminal defense practice in 2001 to protect the rights of the accused. With more than 80 jury trials, Michael Ziton has tremendous experience in the courtroom. It is important to have an attorney that knows the...

Carrie Cravatta had been practicing divorce and family law since 2010 before joining the Stewart Law Group in 2015. She was the exceptional small-town Kewanee, Illinois, kid who, from fifth grade on, dreamed of being a lawyer. Her career aspirations led her to the “Big City” of Chicago where she attended college and law school. Her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management is from North Central College in Naperville. (Between her sophomore and junior years, she seized the opportunity to summer in Singapore while working for Allied International.) She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from The John...

Keo’vonne Wilson is a native south Floridian and moved to Phoenix Arizona from South Korea. Prior to attending law school Ms. Wilson worked as a legal assistant in a bankruptcy law firm, model and actress in New York City, and as a teacher in South Korea. These diverse careers instilled in Ms. Wilson professionalism, drive and a sense of humor. Ms. Wilson’s practice is dedicated to providing efficient and effective preventive counsel to her clients.

Jennifer Mihalovich joined the Stewart Law Group in 2016 and works out of the firm’s Chandler office location. Recognized for her courtroom and case management skills, she brings substantial experience in complex family support issues to the law firm. She spent 16 years working for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office in paternity, child support establishment and enforcement in local, interstate, and international cases. Additionally, Ms. Mihalovich has specialized expertise in modifications of existing child support orders and interstate cases. She is a fountain of knowledge for both the clients she helps and the Stewart Law Group’s legal team. Her job...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

David graduated Summa Cum Laude as co-valedictorian of his class from Arizona Summit Law School and received his LL.M. from Arizona State University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in the State of Arizona and in the Federal District Court – District of Arizona. David previously founded and worked at AZ 3D Law, a nonprofit law firm that assisted low-to-moderate income individuals with family law, bankruptcy, probate, and estate planning cases. David found the work very rewarding, and appreciated the opportunity to help people who otherwise could not have afforded legal representation. David’s favorite thing...

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...

Amy Dohrendorf has been practicing law in greater Phoenix for over 15 years. She’s been with the Stewart Law Group and its predecessor firm since 2007, becoming a partner in 2015. A lawyer at heart even as a child, her dedication, hard work, and exceptional ability turned a youthful dream into reality. At graduation, she received a framed newspaper clipping from her Dad that said, “It wasn’t anything that you did or didn’t do as parents. I was born to be a lawyer!” In 1997, she graduated cum laude from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

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...