Happy Jack Family Lawyers

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...

I started my career defending people accused of crimes in the Criminal Courts. I lived for the rush of a jury trial and the thrill of going up against "the system". As it does though, fate intervened when a close friend of mine got into a nasty custody dispute with his ex-wife. He asked me to step-up as a lawyer and as a friend and I did. At the conclusion of that matter I had found that I had a real talent for Domestic Relations law. It turns out I had the drive and ruthlessness it took to be...

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...

Meghan is a dedicated attorney with a diverse legal background and nearly a decade of experience. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2015 and the Arizona Bar in 2018. Meghan began her legal career working in both criminal and civil law, gaining broad litigation experience before transitioning to focus exclusively on family law. In her current practice, Meghan assists clients with a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and protective orders. Her well-rounded legal foundation allows her to approach each case with strategic insight and a focus on achieving practical, client-centered...

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...

Peter believes that the personal nature of Divorce and Family Law requires a great deal more from a domestic relations attorney. After practicing for a number of years, and in order to better respond to his clients needs, Peter earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Arizona. His counseling experience has helped him understand family relationships and ensured skillful communications with clients and opposing attorneys.

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...

Arizona Adoption Attorney, Jessica Graves, represents birth parents and adoptive parents during the adoption process as well as egg donors, sperm donors, embryo donors. Jessica grew up in Glendale, Arizona, but received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. She remained in Tucson and graduated from U of A's James E. Rogers College of Law with her Family and Juvenile Law Certificate. As an adopted child herself, and with two adopted siblings, Jessica's knowledge and personal experiences offer a unique perspective in adoption law.

Attorney Laura McDermott concentrates her law practice on Family Law (Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Grandparents Rights), Severance of Parental Rights, Domestic Violence related matters, Protective Orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment), and Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney). With over 25 years of legal experience in Arizona, Laura McDermott represents clients throughout Pinal County. The McDermott Law Firm offers clients an online Client Portal and convenient payment options.

Melinda Silk graduated from the University of Utah College of Law (S.J. Quinney College of Law) in 1997 with a Juris Doctorate, where she was designated a William H. Leary Scholar. She also received the Utah Bar Foundation's Ethics Award. While in law school, Melinda clerked for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Upon graduation, Melinda moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona working in Indian Gaming before moving to the Legal Defenders Office as a Legal Defender. Melinda was recruited by Wachtel, Biehn & Malm and worked for the firm for a year...

Extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support and property division, paternity issues and guardianships.

In practice since 1988. Ethical, professional legal representation in all matters related to family law. From child custody, Marriage planning, Separation, Divorce, Child Custody, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Deeds, to Last Will and Testament and more. When represented by Laura Cardinal, you may be assured; your matter becomes her concern.

Ann M. Haralambie is a Certified Family Law Specialist, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist, National Association of Counsel for Children, and a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, rated by SuperLawyers in private practice in Tucson, Arizona since 1977. Her practice is restricted to family and (non-delinquency) juvenile cases, with an emphasis on custody and child abuse. The practice is child-focused and seeks to minimize the harm which often occurs when child custody is litigated.

Ms. Haralambie is also an author and a national and international speaker and trainer for professional groups on topics related to...

Tamara Mulembo is a highly respected Tucson criminal defense and family law attorney with over 18 years of experience representing clients in Arizona’s state and federal courts. She is the founder and managing attorney of Mulembo Law PLLC, a results-driven law firm focused on felony defense, domestic violence, post-conviction relief, and high-conflict family law matters. Tamara began her career as a federal public defender and later served as the first Black Chief Deputy in the history of the Pima County Attorney’s Office. This background gives her unique insight into the criminal justice system and an advantage when navigating complex and high-stakes...