Higley Family Lawyers

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Litigation- Litigated over 60 Family Law Matters; Prosecuted 18 felony trials and 7 misdemeanor jury trials and over 50 bench trials. Also, 11 litigated juvenile trials.
• Negotiations- Adjudicated over 100 felony cases and 200 misdemeanor cases;
• Discovery-Conducted numerous depositions, interviews; interrogatories and document productions;
• Motions & legal research- Have done 20 motion to suppress responses; filed numerous motions to compel and argued other evidentiary motions and responded to multiple appellate briefs.

WORK:

- Schill Law Group- March 2014 to present
Senior Family Law attorney. Litigating divorces; modifications; UCCJEA claims; relocation cases; 4D actions; Orders of Protection and child...

Douglas C. Gardner is a Native of Northeastern Arizona, and a fourth generation Arizonan. Prior to law school, Douglas worked for several years for Bechtel Corporation, one of America’s largest privately held corporations, as an accounting manager. Douglas attended law school and earned his M.B.A. simultaneously. During Law School, Douglas clerked for the Honorable Randy Haines of the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of Arizona. Douglas also participated in the Arizona State Law Journal as a Staff Writer and then an Articles Editor. At the same time, Douglas also participated in Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science, and Technology...

Our team focuses in the areas of personal injury law, family law and divorce law, as well as motorcycle injury law. The team at Simon Law Group enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the legal community and with insurance professionals because of our aggressiveness, integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Choosing the right representation is the key to your success, and while many attorneys claim to be professional and diligent, they fail to follow through. At Simon Law Group you will get the courtesy, professionalism and representation you need. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

Ms. Moore earned her law degree from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson, Arizona, graduating cum laude.

Ms. Moore was admitted to practice in 1988 in Arizona and in the U.S. District Court of Arizona. Since that time, she has practiced extensively in Arizona, Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

Ms. Moore has experience representing clients in high conflict family law cases, including contested dissolutions, paternity cases and postdecree matters.

Ms. Moore has successfully handled several appeals. In addition, her work on behalf of her clients over the years has led the Arizona State Legislature and the Arizona Supreme...

Mr. Kirshy grew up in a proud military family in New York, spending time some time in both Germany and Italy. He came out to Arizona after high school to attend the University of Arizona for his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Mr. Kirshy then decided to pursue his career in law.

Before being admitted to the State Bar of Arizona, Mr. Kirshy spent time working for an intelligence unit in the Department of Homeland Security targeting transnational criminal and terrorist organizations.

He has practiced law in variety of areas including criminal, immigration and family law matters.

Mr. Kirshy is passionate about the law...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Ms. Sirlin has practiced family law for almost 27 years. Having worked with a Certified Family Law Specialist, she began drafting Family Law Appeals and complex motions during 2003. She has a unique perspective regarding family law, in that she experienced a very contentious "custody battle" as a child, which spanned many years. Ms. Sirlin's practice consists of some family law litigation (trials) but her main focus consists of family law post-trial motions and family law appeals. It is important to know that the judge's orders may not be the end of the line. Ms. Sirlin is also...