- Dwane M. Cates
- Max N. Hanson
- William P. Sargeant
- Leslie Rakestraw
- Karen Schoenau
Mr. Cates is the managing partner and has experience handling criminal defense matters at all levels and is standing by to take your call. 602-296-3434
Mr. Hanson is an experienced Family and Criminal Law attorney and ready to handle all your legal matters.480-620-8590
Mr. Sargeant was a Superior Court Judge for 19 years until his recent retirement and can handle all aspects of family law, including but not limited to, Divorce, Child Custody, Interstate Custody Disputes, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, Grandparent's Rights and Family Law Appeals. Put his experience to work for you. 480-272-2643 
Leslie Rakestraw is a certified specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. She spent the last 15 years working for the insurance company, now she is ready to work for you. 480-225-3960
Karen is a highly experienced family law attorney with over 20 years experience in all aspects of family law, including but not limited to, Divorce, Child Custody, Interstate Custody Disputes, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, and Grandparent's Rights. 480-620-1383
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Family Law
One day you may find yourself in a situation with your family which goes beyond the demands of your problem solving abilities. Or perhaps you are faced with a decision and want to understand its legal ramifications. When it comes to prenuptial agreements, domestic partnerships, guardianships, same-sex parenting and other complicated family law matters, it is best to seek the counsel of an Arizona family law attorney.
Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC is here to listen to your family law concerns. Initially, you may just need some advice about how to approach an issue such as common law marriage or legally changing your name. If you find yourself needing a divorce lawyer in Phoenix Arizona, our firm are well-versed in all current laws and can point out factors you may be unaware of.
Sometimes you may find yourself in need of an impartial third party to hear disputes between family members (husband and wife, parents and children, ex-partners, etc.). This is where a family law lawyer can serve as a mediator, making sure each party has a chance to express their opinion and that everyone is working towards a resolution rather than simply arguing.
If a dispute moves beyond anything that can be solved through mediation, a competent Arizona family law attorney is necessary for divorce proceedings, child custody, child support, minor emancipation, restraining orders and the like. The lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC will advise you on what to expect in your particular situation and inform you of the costs and other consequences likely to result.
Divorce, child custody and domestic violence are stressful enough on their own. You need not face these things by yourself. A good family law attorney will take away the stress of dealing with the complicated legal issues that inevitably arise around family matters. The Arizona family law attorneys at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC will handle your case with the utmost care and compassion, making sure you receive the best representation possible. If you need family law advice, mediation or legal representation, do not hesitate to call Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC at 602-296-3434.
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