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Karen Wohlgemuth is a skilled trial attorney focusing her practice on family law. She provides compassionate, efficient, and quality representation that clients deserve. She takes a client-centered approach, focused on achieving representation goals and ensuring clients are supported throughout the process, whether through collaboration to reach a settlement or effective trial advocacy. She works with a team of professionals to handle any challenges or sensitive issues presented with the utmost care and diligence.
Karen received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She graduated from law school at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and passed the bar exam while attending law school. Karen focused her legal education on litigation and won the Paul W. Holloway Trial Advocacy award. She graduated with Pro Bono Distinction and won a CALI Award for the highest grade in the class. She considers Arizona her permanent home, but she prides herself on bringing her Midwestern work ethic to her legal practice.
As a family law attorney, Karen has significant experience in a wide array of cases, including divorce, paternity, grandparent visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, valuations, jurisdictional issues, military benefits, orders of protection, appeals, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, mental health disorders, contempt and enforcement issues, modifications, and waste claims. She is experienced in successfully navigating high-conflict, complex cases and works closely with clients to understand the circumstances of each case for effective advocacy.
Outside of practicing law, Karen enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching a good movie or show.
ADDITIONAL MENTIONS
Extensive Trial Experience
DM Cantor
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
75%
Adoption
5%
Child Custody
5%
Child Support
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 9 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
DM Cantor
40 North Central Avenue, Suite 2300, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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Posted by Mark | October 29, 2026
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My consultation with Karen Wohlgemuth at DM Cantor was an exceptionally positive experience. From the very beginning, Karen demonstrated a rare combination of genuine empathy, remarkable intelligence, and professionalism that immediately set her apart. What impressed me most was her ability to lis...
Posted by Zhao | October 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Don't think you can control your fund after you hired them, either no respond after you questioning, or keep paying them.
The whole DM Canter consulting process is smooth - designed for charging more hours. You are not only paying the attorney fees, paralegal fees, and attorney-to-paralegal communication for internal meetings - for the exact same items. Also, even though I told them not to count the detailed bookkeeping...
Karen N Wohlgemuth's Lawyer Endorsements
"It is a privilege to endorse Karen. Having observed her work in family law, I can attest to her exceptional legal acumen, high ethical standards, and effective courtroom presence."
"Karen is a mainstay in our Arizona family law community and one of the best lawyers I know. I've had the opportunity to work alongside Karen and collaborate on cases, and I find her knowledge and approach always impressive. I highly endorse this lawyer!"
"Karen is an exceptional attorney and colleague. She is highly knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated to achieving the best possible results for her clients. I highly endorse her."
"Karen is a strong attorney who advocates and cares for her clients."
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Karen in family law and have consistently been impressed by her professionalism, preparation, and dedication to her clients. Karen approaches each matter with a thoughtful and practical mindset while remaining a strong advocate in and out of the courtroom. Karen's knowledge of family law, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex and emotionally charged matters make her a respected practitioner among colleagues and clients alike. In addition to being highly competent, Karen is responsive, ethical, and professional in all interactions. I would confidently recommend Karen to anyone seeking an experienced and effective family law attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2027
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2027
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyer sin America
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Emerging Leader in Law to Watch, AZ Big Media
2026
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2026
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Top Lawyer, PHOENIX Magazine
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2024
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Top Lawyer, PHOENIX Magazine
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Phoenix Business Journal
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Family Law Attorney, DM Cantor
2023 - 2026
Family Law Attorney, Spencer Fane LLP
2019 - 2023
Family Law Attorney, Jennings, Strouss & Salmon
2017 - 2019
Civil Attorney, The Cavanagh Law Firm
Associations
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section
Member
Arizona Women Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Attorney Fee Award
$40,000 in Attorney's Fees
Spousal Maintenance Judgment
$4,000,000 Spousal Maintenance Judgment
Attorney Fee Award
Over $50,000 attorney fee award
Paternity Establishment
Reunification with child
Education
2017
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
University of Nebraska
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Annual Family Law Webinar
Family Law Updates to Know for 2024
Publications
2024
Arizona Attorney Magazine
New Family Law Education Order Answers School Pleas
2024
Arizona Attorney Magazine
Updates to Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure
2023
Maricopa Lawyer, Maricopa County Bar Association
Family Law Update: New Spousal Maintenance Guidelines and Calculator
2021
Law Firm Alliance
Bankruptcy and Divorce: Considerations Before Filing
Languages
English