FAMILY LAW 

Whether you're thinking about annulment, separation or divorce, we've got you covered.  We have worked on countless dissolution matters that have involved property issues, paternity, child custody, and child support.  After divorce, we have represented numerous clients related to temporary orders pending resolution of family matters to enforcement of family court orders post resolution as well as modification of orders.  Family disputes are normally contentious and stressful. Let us help!

We represent clients dealing with: 

• Adoption or Guardianship
  • including Step Parent adoption
  • including Same-Sex Couples  
• Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
• Annulment
• Attorney's Fees 
• Divorce or Separation
  • Property Division 
  • Spousal Maintenance
• Domestic Partnership
• Cohabitation and Co-parenting Agreements 
• Child Custody
  • Legal Decision Making 
  • Parenting Time 
• Child Support 
  • Arrears
  • Enforcement
• Domestic Violence
  • Orders of Protection
  • Injunction Against Harassment 
• Enforcement of Orders or Temporary Orders 
• Grandparental or Non-Parental Rights 
• Mediation 
• Paternity 
• Relocation 
• Same-Sex Families 
• Third Party Rights 
• Unmarried Cohabitant Seperation

CIVIL LITIGATION

Sometimes civil litigation can be resolved through mediation or arbitration.  And, that’s why we advise mediation or arbitration before you ever step into actual litigation.  However, often, parties are unable to reach an agreement.  If actual litigation is needed to obtain a judgement against other, know that our office will zealously advocate for the best possible outcome for your case.

Contact us, if you have civil disputes related to: 

• Landlord/tenant
• Contract dispute
• Personal injury

Juvenile Law 

We represent clients dealing with: 

• Adoption
• Dependency 
  • Reunification Issues 
  • Severance/Termination Issues 
  • Including Tribal Dependency and ICWA related issues  
• Guardianship 

The AZ Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a state organization that investigates any claims of child neglect, abandonment, or injury.  It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible, if DCS contacts you! If a DCS contact card is placed on your door, it's important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to find out and protect your parental rights! If a DCS caseworker arrives at your residence without prior notice, you have the right to have attorney present with you, when you are questioned by a DCS representative.  You have a right to an attorney throughout DCS proceedings pending against you. 

During an active investigation against one or both parents, grandparents have the ability to intervene.  Further, grandparents may be able to gain temporary custody to provide temporary care for the child/children while DCS proceedings are pending against one or both parents.  It's important to hire an attorney to assist with a DCS matters, as a negative determination from DCS and/or the Courts could lead to your child being placed in the foster care system. Contact us to find out and protect your parental or grandparent rights!  

FEDERAL INDIAN LAW/TRIBAL INDIAN LAW

Tribal Courts can seem like the wild west, if you're not an experienced tribal law litigator.  Every tribal sovereignty, is its own tribal jurisdiction meaning that each tribal nation has its own rules and procedures unique to itself.  Call our office for an attorney that understands and is licensed in multiple tribal court systems throughout Arizona! 

Our office represents clients facing pending:

• Family
• Juvenile
• Criminal, and
• Civil litigation in tribal jurisdictions. 

CRIMINAL LITIGATION

Were you arrested or charged with a crime? Facing criminal charges can be an alarming and worrisome experience. If convicted, you could face serious repercussions such as possible jail or prison time, fines, and/or permanent criminal record. It is incredibly important to contact an attorney as soon you're aware of pending criminal charges made against you.  At our office, we will vigorously fight for the best possible outcome in your case! 

We represent clients charged with: 

• Assault or Aggravated Assault 
• Burglary 
• Child Abuse 
• Criminal Damage 
• Disorderly Conduct 
• Domestic Violence 
• Drug Possession
  • Possession of Marijuana 
  • Possession of Narcotics 
  • Possession of Dangerous Drugs 
• DUI
  • Impaired to the Slightest Degree 
  • Driving under the Influence of Drugs 
  • Driving under the Influence of Alcohol 
  • Extreme DUI 
  • Super Extreme DUI 
  • Aggravated DUI
• Endangerment 
• Forgery 
• Identity Theft
• Injunction Against Harassment
• Kidnapping 
• Misconduct Involving Weapons 
• Order of Protection Violations 
• Probation Violation
• Resisting Arrest 
• Robbery or Aggravated Robbery
• Shoplifting
• Traffic Violations: Criminal or Civil 
• Trespassing 
• Unlawful Flight
• *Also, we assist clients with Class 6 Undesignated Felony Requests to Reduce to Misdemeanor or Setting Aside of Conviction. 

AZ MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW/DISPENSARY LICENSING

This marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from attorneys who are deeply entrenched in the particularities of medical marijuana laws. Our firm is knowledgeable about the latest laws and legislation affecting individual medical marijuana use as well as the medical marijuana dispensary licensing. See us, so you or your dispensary can avoid potential civil and/or criminal violations.