I've only needed a lawyer once before, for criminal defense, so when I needed a lawyer in another…read moreemergency situation, I pulled the business card out of my wallet and called again. I was connected to Mr. Hamby, on a holiday, to explain my situation and what I was looking for. Ultimately, it turns out that the kind of lawyer I needed was not within his firm's area of expertise. What impressed me though was that he was able to politely take charge of the conversation, ask me simple and straightforward questions, and get to the conclusion in a short amount of time. It might seem silly to leave a positive review for a consultation that ended with "I'm not the lawyer you need," but that's just the reality of the situation. A less talented person might have had me going in circles, explaining things over and over again, misunderstanding what I was asking for and so on. I really appreciated his professionalism and skill, and in the future, if I do need a criminal defense lawyer, I think I would be very happy with Mr. Hamby's services.

Hired them 2 years ago. They charged me over 20,000 gave no legal advice, no protection no motions…read morewere filled on our defense we were left on our own. Fired them after they kept lying. The prosecutor even tried to charge them with malpractice for being unethical. That was the only time that they claimed anything legal wise. They swap lawyers in the case with out telling us why. We showed up to appointments and our lawyer claimed they they were not expecting us to see the judge with them. In shirt they asked us to go to court with out a lawyer. We fired them hired someone they closed our clase in under 2 months free and clear. 2 years latter dm cantor is asking us to pay them even more money. They made no attempts to contact us during them time. Thye only sent a letter in the mail 2 years after someone cleaned up there mess and asked for more money and treated to sue us if we did not pay them. So if you want to trow your money away and be left in court by your self as dm cantor bills you and dose not give any legal advice go ahead and hire them. Go with someone else anyone else is a far better option. Over priced no legal services provided then years latter get a threat letter in the mail. What a great after service they have.

Going through a divorce .... "RUN as fast as you can towards attorney Michelle J. Perkins." Owens…read moreand Perkins Law Firm Prior to hiring Michelle Perkins I was with a different law firm for almost 2 years and my case at the time continued to drag out hearing one excuse after another by my previous attorney to why it was taking so long, as well his justifications to his high monthly bill costs. The stress left me crippled and I didn't know how to stop this emotional and financial bleeding but to just end it, but how do you do that in the middle of divorce proceeding! I am from the south with a great upbringing. I realized that I needed and "old school" type soul with honesty, integrity and for sure someone with compassion. I know in general that attorneys that handle divorce cases are focused on numbers and business as they should be, but I was alone, very sick, angry and very scared and needed emotional support even though generally that is not there job. I was under so much stress at the time and knew what I wanted in an attorney now, after experiencing the previous attorney, as well as the stress of so much lost money and nothing ever being accomplished and the divorce stagnant in the waters. One might call my meeting Michelle, a "Devine Intervention," because all I remember at the time was Michelle at the top on my computer screen every time I googled search and there she was with what appeared to be the "old school manners and smarts" that I wanted and desired. I watched a video of Michelle on her website where she worked with her grandfather in the family law firm and noticed her many awards and accolades as well and again fitting the "old school well mannered, professional and compassionate conservative" which is exactly what I was looking for. During my initial meeting with Michelle she listened very carefully to my situation and as well all my mis-emotions ;-) and her responses were intelligent and right on par. I told Michelle that my health could not take the stress so she had to push this case forward as fast as possible while at the same time being sure my future was protected. Michelle not only moved my divorce case along but during the same period of time she sadly lost her dear father and was also care giving for her over 100 year old attorney grandfather and grandmother. All through my time working with Michelle she stayed focused to my case, never showed her own emotions and continued to be the utmost stellar professionalism from beginning to end... and somehow all at the same time, she even managed to deal with my emotional distresses! Michelle read every line in my divorce decree, staying up endless nights while falling asleep on her own sofa to comply with my wishes to get the job done and my divorce was final November 2024 with excellence. If I were a teacher grading her paper, I would give her an A+ Excellence with stars.

Great phone consult. Very informative and attentive to my specific situation. I got the impression…read moreof confident competence and professional integrity. Michael Crane was very patient kind and sympathetic as well. Id definitely consider him if you are in need of an attourney able to handle difficult family law cases.

This is an honest, heartfelt review from the other side of the table. My divorce was just…read morefinalized this week. I chose not to get an attorney, my ex chose this firm. Because I didn't have an attorney, Mr. McGill could deal with me directly. Therefore, as not his client, I can tell you what the experience was like as the "other" party. I am paying the attorney's fees, so I feel as though I have a right to voice my opinion here. There is a reason I personally don't hire lawyers, this experience was the epitome of why. In my humble opinion, it is all about the "billable hours." Communication was always polite and mostly professional, however, I had to constantly push for information and answers. I asked the same questions on a regular basis from mid May to early July. I finally got the answers to those questions in Mid July. I completely understand that my ex had major decisions to make, however, they were pretty simple questions in my mind, based on what we both knew to be true. They may very well have been huge decisions on my ex's part, however, there were other things I was offering to do that more than made up for what I was asking about. Mr. McGill would ask me the same questions over and over again, when I had already answered them several times, this was annoying. What kind of lawyer doesn't document the responses in a way that he can refer back to them? Maybe it is a lawyer thing. Maybe it is just me, I am a record keeper and I document everything I can in black and white, as proof of what has been said and done. I understand that my ex wasn't his only client, however, wasn't there a file laying around somewhere with my answers noted? Didn't he have my original paperwork to refer to, where his questions were answered BEFORE he asked them? I understand wanting clarification, however, my responses were the same each and every time. It was all very repetitive, and quite frankly annoying. This is where my opinion on billable hours comes in. Our dozens of email exchanges probably padded his fees. At the end came the Consent Decree. The wrong dates and counties were noted on the draft submission. Seriously, you don't know what year it is or what county the proceedings are taking place in? More billable hours for revisions? I was eternally grateful that the final draft was sent to me last Tuesday, I got my signature notarized, emailed the page back to him that same day, and then there were crickets.....I finally asked on Monday when the papers would be filed with the court. He told me one of his "runners" was taking them to the courthouse on Tuesday morning. Thankfully the Judge's clerk emailed me confirmation that the Judge had signed the papers that same day while cancelling the scheduled resolution conference, otherwise I would have had to wait for confirmation for god only knows how long. With something this important, there is a ton of stress and lost sleep. Emotions are high and lives are literally on hold. Communication solves a lot of that. I don't know, maybe he was in constant communication with my ex. Keep in mind, Patrick McGill owes me nothing, I was not his client, but I am paying his bill. I felt as though he drug his feet through the entire process. My ex and I didn't disagree about anything from the beginning. It was really a very simple transaction, there was no arguing back and forth, neither of us were trying to stick it to each other. He and I have no ill will towards each other. My ex has been paid his half of the equity on our house, the two debts of his that I offered to, and promised to pay off have been paid off. The Consent Decree stated that those needed to be paid within 30 days of the Judge signing. Done, Done, and Done. The only debt left for me to pay off is Mr. McGill's bill, I am still waiting to actually get a physical copy of that. This didn't need to take 4 months to complete, it could have been done a long time ago, for a lot less money. Again, this is just my opinion. We all know the saying about opinions..... Thank you for reading, and take this for what it is, my personal opinion.

We had a problem with a contractor. A solution was negotiated and imposed. We were never out of the…read moreloop. Good advice and easy to deal with.

Stuart has been the most amazing family lawyer I could have imagined. I came to him broken because…read moreI had given everything to try and make things work for the sake of my kids. At the end of the day things failed and they were taken from me abruptly. Stuart knew exactly why to do, told me how we were gonna do it and we'll prepared me. When we stepped into the court room I was very nervous while at the same time awe struck watching him plead my case and bring to light the inaccuracies of the other party. When all was said and done I had my kids back and I had equal and fair time. Without him I'm not sure where I would be today and I owe him more than I could ever give. Thank you Stuart. I heavily recommend Stuart's services as he is incredibly intelligent about law and know exactly what needs to be done and how to do it. Since my initial divorce and custody trial, I have used Stuart for a few modifications and enforcements as well all with what I consider wins in the book. The last thing I will say is that Stuart doesn't look at the case as a win or lose but what's best for the kids and what's fair for the clients. He is not afraid to tell you if you are being unreasonable and what is a good or a bad decision. And HONESTY is a major deciding factor for me to continue using Stuart's services.

I expected representation. What I received was proximity without protection…read more I hired Stuart Peterson during a vulnerable stage of a family court case, expecting guidance, advocacy, and clear direction. Instead, I found myself navigating critical safety concerns largely on my own. When I asked for assistance with filing an Order of Protection, I was told that "wasn't what I hired him for." That moment revealed something I did not expect to discover in a lawyer: an unwavering belief in the limits of his role, even when a child's safety was central to the case. Throughout my engagement, important evidence I provided was not presented, court preparation was minimal, and communication about procedures was unclear. I repeatedly found myself unsure of what had been filed, what had been argued, or what to expect in hearings that determined my child's day-to-day reality. What made this even more disorienting was the tone of some of the commentary I received. Rather than focusing on legal strategy or documented concerns, discussions veered into personal territory -- including remarks about hormones and "rabbit holes" -- which felt dismissive during an already stressful time. Financially, I was billed for work that did not translate into courtroom action, clarity, or preparation. The imbalance between cost and tangible representation left me asking a question no parent should have to ask while paying for counsel: "Am I actually being represented?" I'm sharing this so other parents understand what I wish I had known: a lawyer can be physically present and yet functionally absent. Family court is not theoretical. It involves children, safety, and irreversible outcomes. Clients deserve a legal advocate who sees the gravity of that -- not someone who treats concerns as detours. I cannot recommend this firm based on my experience.

I used the Arizona Board that gives a list of lawyers who are proven experts in their field. I was…read moremet by an Attorney, whose name I had to ask for in our free initial consultation, which ended when I was told the price for their services was a flat fee of $10,000. The fact that it was a free initial consultation was a pleasant surprise. In addition, Stephanie Ramos, was very kind and attentive. I'm sure an error was made, not out of malice or purposefully, but was mistakenly met with a junior member of the firm's criminal law division, despite being assured I'd meet with a partner. I asked, yesterday, to be represented by a senior or founding partner, preferably by Mr. Cantor as the case requires his unique expertise, especially since I only have one chance to present evidence to the Phoenix Court. Upon review of the firm's website, their Family Law division states they have affordable hourly rates. I am waiting on the wire transfer, for the $10K. It has to be pulled from different investments, to minimize the financial impact. The transfer should arrive this week. Given the urgent need for Mr. Cantor's unique expertise, I called and asked to hear back from the firm. My e-mail to the attorney who said that if I needed anything, to send him an email, has not responded. I have also not received any call or email from the firm since then. I understand Mr. Cantor must be a busy man, so while I still prefer him as my representative, throughout the entire process, most importantly have him physically present at the Court, to ensure my chances of success, I would be confident with any of the Arizona Board certified experts in Family Law to help. For example, Partner, Director of Client Relations, Daniel Wilcox; or Senior Associate, Lisa L. Monnette; or Managing Partner, Nicholas Boca; or Senior Associate, Kyle Stephenson; or Senior Associate, Travis Owen. Please reach out to me. I'd much rather have the best team, especially since this is a time-sensitive legal emergency, I do not have the luxury of waiting. After reading many reviews, and the fact that the firm clearly doesn't consider me or the money I bring as a priority, it seems, for now, that the reviews were right and perhaps another firm may actually care about my case and respond in a timely fashion. I do not have many days left to challenge the decision of the court, so, for my 2-year-old twin baby girls, I will look for another firm that is willing to take my case seriously, instead of simply ignoring it all, without so much as a professional courtesy, letting me know what the firm is doing or thinking, just keeping me in the loop. I'm incredibly disappointed. However, the DM Cantor law firm may be working on my case, and reassigned a senior member who is certified in family law by the Arizona Board to my case. The firm may have a valid reason, and I hope that's the case. If that happens and it's communicated to me as soon as possible, I will update this review, and all others, to reflect that, and give them 5 stars. Everyone deserves the benefit of the doubt, after all.

I DO NOT HIRE -- PARTNER-LEVEL FAILURE…read more **Cantor Law Group. Nicholas Boca phoenix family law attorney"], Ryan Baumgartner Boca responded with **Daniel Wilcox I paid Cantor Law Group a $7,000 retainer for a family law matter. What I received in return was effectively no legal representation. My actual legal representation consisted of a single in person meeting lasting approximately seven minutes. During that meeting, I was not told that a Response was due, not warned that failure to file would result in default, and given no legal strategy, guidance, or next steps. I was told communication would occur through the client portal. It did not. At the time I retained this firm, my case was already on the verge of default. Nicholas Boca, Ryan Baumgartner, and the assigned paralegal all knew that a Response was required and that failure to file would result in default. I met with them while default was imminent. They knew. I was never told. Not a single document was filed on my behalf during their representation. No Response. No motion. No protective filing. Nothing. Despite filing zero pleadings and performing no substantive legal work, Cantor Law Group charged over $3,479.51 against my $7,000 retainer. I still went into default. After the firm withdrew, I requested my client file. What I received was alarming. There was no legal strategy, no draft pleadings, no analysis, and no substantive work product. The attorney "notes" consisted of only a handful of words. There is nothing in the file that explains or justifies the fees charged. When I escalated these issues and emailed firm leadership, I received a response from Nicholas Boca, with Daniel Wilcox copied on the reply. This was not an associate response -- it was firm leadership. The response stated the matter was "closed" and warned that any further communication from me would be considered harassment. That response says everything about how this firm operates: take a large retainer, fail to act when default is imminent, charge thousands of dollars anyway, and then threaten the client into silence when accountability is requested. This was not a misunderstanding. This was a complete failure of representation, supervision, and basic professional responsibility, with serious legal and financial consequences. I will be filing complaints with the State Bar regarding every responsible partner involved. I intentionally included firm leadership on my communications because once partners and supervising attorneys are placed on notice of serious failures, imminent default, and disputed billing, they are no longer bystanders. They are responsible for how those issues are handled. The response I received confirmed that leadership was aware of the situation and chose to shut it down rather than correct it. If you are considering Cantor Law Group, understand this clearly: they knew default was imminent, they filed nothing, they charged $3,479.51 of dollars from a $7,000 retainer, and firm leadership shut down accountability instead of addressing the harm. If you've experienced something similar, you can file a complaint with the State Bar of Arizona here: https://www.azbar.org/for-the-public/concerns-about-your-legal-professional/submitting-a-charge/ Arizona State Bar Intake / Hotline: 602-340-7280 If you're unsure where to start, call the number above -- they can walk you through the complaint process. Silence protects bad behavior. Accountability protects communities. We need to stand together to stop law firms that operate like this from continuing to harm people.

Tim Collier represented me in a very difficult complex HOA lawsuit that I filed that lasted almost…read more5 years. He is extremely professional and and the work and time he put in the case was exceptional. I would recommend him highly to anyone who needed the services of a excellent lawyer.

Mr. Collier has been an exceptional attorney throughout the process of becoming a non-profit. I ran…read moreinto some challenges and Mr. Collier did not hesitate to professionally support me and provide sound advice and guidance. I believe Mr. Collier to have the best interest for his clients and to seek what is most reasonable and fair. When determining what type of counsel to retain, I would most certainly recommend the Law Office Of Timothy M. Collier.

Last year, I was desperately trying to find legal guidance regarding significant damage done to our…read morehome in 2023 and continuing into 2024. The statute of limitations was about to expire, and I felt that I was running out of time. I had called everywhere and tried every avenue I could think of before I was finally referred to David Degnan. I am extremely grateful that I found him. I scheduled a free 15-minute consultation with David, but once he understood the extent of the damage and the urgency of the situation, he continued speaking with me for nearly 45 minutes. He was never in a hurry, never made me feel rushed, and did not charge me for the additional time. He listened carefully, treated me with respect, and offered meaningful guidance at a time when I felt overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Rather than encouraging me to spend money unnecessarily, David gave me practical advice and helped me understand how I could move forward on my own at that stage. He also told me that if I needed him later in the process, he would be happy to represent me. That meant a great deal to me because I felt he was genuinely looking out for my best interests rather than simply trying to obtain a paying client. I ultimately filed the case myself, using much of the advice he generously provided, and the matter is now moving forward. What stood out to me most was not only his knowledge, but also his kindness, patience, and genuine concern. As a senior citizen dealing with a stressful and complicated situation, I felt respected, heard, and valued. David is a caring and compassionate attorney, and I will always appreciate the time, guidance, and reassurance he gave me when I truly needed it.

I had a complicated issue related to hard money lending tied to real estate the I was able to get…read moreresolved through Degnan Law. Not only was he helpful in providing some options / path forward for my situation, but he offered a lot of good advice and ultimately a referral to someone that specialized in what I needed. Would highly use him again for anything legal related in the future.

Keith has been a godsend to my family! He took on our case with skill, provided a balanced…read moreperspective, and was always available to discuss. Keith and his team have your best interests at heart and possess a high degree of professionalism. They are extremely knowledgeable and excellent at what they do. Truly a lawyer to trust! Thank you, Keith!

I have had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Keith Galbut and Martin Galbut for a long time…read more They have supported my business in a most professional manner while at the same time providing outstanding legal counsel. I attribute our successful partnership over the years to the very high degree of synergy in the way that we run our respective businesses: being client focused, meticulous, trustworthy, committed, personally engaged, supremely knowledgeable and passionate about what we do. I do not use providers that simply "service my needs" - I selectively and intentionally partner with companies like Galbut &Galbut because they are experts in aligning their expertise with my objectives and expectations. I know that I am not a Fortune 500 company - note even close. That does not stop Galbut & Galbut from making me feel like one or treating me like one.