Higley Family Lawyers

You're not alone in this. I'm here with you every step of the way. Call or email me today. I'm deeply passionate about my work. I dive into every case, meticulously strategizing for the best outcomes, whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial. My primary focus is always the well-being of children, and seeing the positive impact my efforts can have on their lives is incredibly rewarding. My expertise spans a range of family law matters, including drafting and reviewing pre-marital agreements, asset tracing and valuation, community waste, business valuation, spousal maintenance, custody and child support, post-decree modifications and enforcement of prior orders....

Stephanie graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. After a former judge turned professor convinced her to pursue law school over law enforcement, Stephanie moved to Phoenix to establish herself in the Grand Canyon State. Stephanie went on to graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with a Sports Law and Business emphasis. Following her passion, directly out of law school Stephanie began working in family law. There is a unique skill required of family law attorneys in that they must blend the sympathy and emotion of family law with...

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.

Ari is a seasoned family law attorney with over 10 years of experience practicing divorce/legal separation, child custody, child support and grandparent rights. She graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law and is highly regarded for her work in the family law community, earning multiple recognitions as a top attorney in this field. Ari is deeply involved in the community, volunteering with Emerge Domestic Violence Clinic, Step Up to Justice, and Innovations for Justice. Ari has taught legal classes at Pima Community College as well as developed training programs for legal advocates. She regularly teaches continuing legal education...

Paula J. Burnstein is a family law and divorce at­tor­ney located in Phoe­nix, Ari­zona. She also has a Peoria office location. She has more than 20 years of legal experience, all of which have been solely fo­cus­ed on fam­ily law. She is pass­io­nate about advocating for families’ rights during what can be a very emo­tio­nal time. Paula has re­pres­ented a variety of in­di­vi­duals and fam­ilies th­ro­ugh the pro­cess of mar­riage disso­lution, and she is able to pro­vide com­pe­tent legal ad­vice with care and compas­sion. As a member of the State Bar of Ari­zona, Paula has exten­sive know­ledge of Arizona’s family...

I have significant experience in the area of family law, including but not limited to divorce, child custody and child support. I have successfully handled and litigated a diverse range of issues. I zealously represent my clients. I offer free consultations.

After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Mr. Blehm earned his Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Spanish from Colorado State University. During college, Mr. Blehm trained at the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy and worked as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department in Pueblo, Colorado. He also interned at the Pueblo County District Attorney’s Office in the Criminal Investigations Division. Mr. Blehm then earned a Master of Arts Degree in Latin American Studies and a Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona. During law school, Mr. Blehm was on Law Review and...

Shawnna Riggers of Arizona Family Law Attorneys has been practicing law since 2006. Shawnna is dedicated to providing professional and efficient counsel to clients facing family law matters. She is always compassionate in her approach and diligent in helping them secure the best possible results. For her dedication, Shawnna was named Attorney of the Year for the East Valley (2010-2011) by the Family Lawyers Assistance Project (FLAP), and was recognized as one of the top pro bono lawyers in Arizona by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education.

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Originally from Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ms. Maya Milovic grew up in Cologne, Germany for a portion of her childhood, prior to migrating to the United States. Her roots and personal experiences inspired her to pursue the legal practice in order to create a positive impact and empower others. Ms. Milovic graduated from the Arizona State University Cum Laude with a B.A.S in Interdisciplinary studies. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Arizona Summit School of Law. Ms. Maya Milovic gained legal experience with several reputable firms practicing in the areas of consumer law, criminal defense, juvenile law, bankruptcy,...

A long time resident of Arizona, Jillian has a long background and extensive training in working with children and families. As a social work major at Arizona State University, Jillian interned with the Department of Child Safety for four years before accepting a full-time position with DCS upon graduation. It was through her position at DCS that Jillian realized her passion for family law. Soon thereafter, Jillian decided to attend law school at Louisiana State University. During her time in law school, Jillian interned at a family law firm and a juvenile defense firm, and gave legal aid to sexual...

Alexis Brooks is, by nature, drawn to helping other people. Ms. Brooks proudly served as a Public Defender in Maricopa County where she honed her outstanding trial skills. While in trial group, Ms. Brooks handled over 500 felony cases. Aside from her vibrant motion practice and effective litigation style, Ms. Brooks has conducted an impressive repertoire of pretrial and evidentiary hearings including; suppression hearings, Dessureault (identity) hearings, bond hearings, and restitution hearings.

Ms. Brooks’ has extensive trial experience litigating all ranges of felonies including:

Homicides
Aggravated assault dangerous
Gang offenses
Misconduct involving weapons
Domestic violence
Arson
Drug sales and drug possession
Burglary, Robbery, and Theft
Trafficking in Stolen Property
Identity theft
Sex...

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.

Cynthia Best has lived and worked in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1991. Cindy Best has 27 years of legal experience and a particular passion for family law. Ms. Best has conducted over 150 trials and handled over a thousand mediations and settlements. She is extremely sensitive to the emotional nature of this type of work and welcomes the opportunity to empower her clients as they experience family transitions. Ms. Best also has a varied legal background in business litigation, insurance defense litigation, construction law and medical malpractice defense. Cindy's varied legal experience includes ADR, mediations and trials. Ms. Best founded the...

Graham Bosch is an Associate Attorney at State 48 Law. He joined the firm after graduating from law school poised to help families through the transition of divorce and separation. As an Arizona native, Graham finds purpose in creating a community of legal advocates pursuing a higher standard of service for clients. In his previous career, Graham worked as a multimedia journalist and communications specialist, honing his skills in research and storytelling. The skills he developed in media and journalism translate to his strong writing abilities in legal matters. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife and dogs. He loves...

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...

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...

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. ...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

Jason has been practicing family law and criminal defense for more than a decade, handling all types of dissolution actions ranging from simple to very complex cases. His primary focus is on high conflict custody issues including allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse.

Prior to starting his legal career, he was a social worker for “at risk” children which provided him with the understanding of the non-legal components of such situations. His litigation skills developed during his time spent working at the prosecutor’s office, where he prosecuted many criminal offenses in front of juries and judges. Jason then transitioned...

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...

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...

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,...

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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...

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.

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...