Donna M. Cathy

After 10 years and 4 different public defenders, Donna was court appointed to me for a very complex court case with my children's father. She was up against three other lawyers (including the county CPS lawyer) and never once was intimidated! She not only made sure the court understood that we wer...e looking out for the best interest of the children, but she also helped me to navigate appropriate communication with a confrontational co-parent. I learned more on how to deal with "him" than the 8 years of therapy I was in! Detail oriented is an understatement - if you want someone who knows how to actively listen, read a room and strategize in the best interest of your family - she is your go to. I never want another lawyer and will always request her if court appointed/hire her if funds allow. If there were more lawyers like her, the world would be a better place ( I say this with certainty and not an exaggeration). Thank you Donna - after 10 years of fighting the most agonizing fight of my life, you finally helped me give my children a voice and peace, for that I am forever thankful.

Donna was assigned to me by the court when I took my ex boyfriend to court for custody. He took my son for a 6 month visit out of state and decided if I wanted him back I would have to move to NY from AZ and live with him and his parents. I tried to file in AZ for custody but since my son was in NY f...or 6 month it made him a resident. Donna was very professional, organized, kind and dedicated to helping me to get my son back after not seeing him for a year and missing his 4th birthday. I was able to get joint custody with me having placement. I only have one child and he is my whole world and it is thanks to Donna's hard work in helping me to win my case that I have my son home with me where he belongs. This was five years ago and now my son is a big boy of 10 and I have been able to watch him grow into the sweet, happy and smart boy he is. Thank you Donna.