Phoenix Lawyers — Arizona Family Law
When you face a family law problem, talking with an attorney is the best way to get the answers you need. At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, we deliver these answers based on three key elements of our practice: our reasonable rates, professional service and effective representation.
Located in Phoenix, Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw is a general practice law firm that offers a full range of family law services to families in the Phoenix metro area and throughout Arizona. We assist clients in matters in family court including divorces, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption and paternity.
Our Experienced Attorneys
Our law firm combines the work of five attorneys with over 100 years of combined experience. All have established careers marked by victories for clients.
- Dwane M. Cates, a criminal defense attorney
- Max Nicholas Hanson, a family law attorney and criminal defense attorney
- William Sargeant, a former superior court judge and family law and appellate attorney
- Karen Schoenau, a family law attorney
- Leslie Rakestraw, a certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death and appellate Attorney.
Solutions That Work Best for You
Each case and each situation is different. When you are facing a matter under Arizona family law, the solutions that work for others may not work for you. That's why we perform in-depth analysis on each family law case we handle. We make sure that the strategies we use are specifically designed to get you the best possible results.
Sometimes, settlement is the best way to achieve the right outcome. In those cases, we work hard to help our clients achieve favorable settlements. We also use methods of alternative dispute resolution like binding and non-binding arbitration and mediation.
If these do not work, we never hesitate to take action in family court. Our experienced attorneys are aggressive in the courtroom. They fight hard to protect your interests — especially when your family or your future is at stake.
Don't Just Search the Internet — Get a Free Initial Consultation From a Lawyer
At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, we firmly believe that the best way to get real and accurate answers about how the law applies to you is to talk with an attorney. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us at 602-296-3434 or toll free at 877-229-9508.
