Whiteriver Family Lawyers

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...

Laura V. Babione is a dedicated and experienced family law attorney who provides compassionate, strategic legal guidance to individuals navigating complex family matters. With a deep understanding of the emotional and financial challenges that accompany family law cases, she is committed to helping clients achieve solutions that protect their rights and the well-being of their loved ones. With years of experience handling divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division cases, Laura has built a reputation for her client-centered approach and strong advocacy skills. Her ability to blend legal acumen with genuine empathy makes her a trusted ally for individuals facing...

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...

Frekyla Perkins is an experienced Attorney and owner of Perkins Attorney at Law, LLC. We provide resolutions to family disputes and personal injuries. Ms. Perkins is passionate representing her clients to ensure they receive the best legal outcomes.

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...

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...

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

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 have been practicing since 2001. I began my practice by working on cases involving personal injuries, slip and falls, criminal defense, and family law. I currently have an office in Mesa, Arizona and an office in Phoenix, Arizona, and I focus my practice around Personal Injury Law/Auto Accident Injuries and Family Law.

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...

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...

Attorney Phil Hineman founded the Law Office of Phil Hineman, P.C. in 1988. They currently handle three main areas: bankruptcy, family law, and criminal defense. Bankruptcy cases involve liquidation through Chapter 7 bankruptcy and reorganization through Chapters 11 and 13 bankruptcy. The firm handles family law matters that involve issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, and visitation rights. The attorney uses his experience as a prosecutor to inform his criminal defense work, defending clients against convictions involving drugs, DUIs, border stops, and more. The firm represents individuals, families, and businesses in Yuma and surrounding areas, offering complimentary consultations...