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Steven Douglas Sheldon

2.5
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 51 years

Arbitration Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Mediation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

668 N 44th St Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ

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Licensed in Arizona for 51 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1974

Retired

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Law Office of Steven D Sheldon

668 N 44th St Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85008-6524

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Steven Douglas Sheldon's Reviews

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13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | May 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Needs to Retire

Steve Sheldon needs to retire. He was the most unorganized and unprofessional Parenting Coordinator. It was the only thing my ex-husband and I agreed upon in a long time! He did not actually help us to make joint parenting decisions instead I wold say he fueled the fire. He rarely respond to emails ...or requests for help in a timely manner. Even when we had emergencies he would not respond in time. We switched to Dr. Weinstock, whose office always responds immediately and whether or not you like their decisions they are at least organized and attempt to be fair and their reports to the Court are actually helpful and productive in making parenting decisions.

Posted by Brandy | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

A Huge Thank You

My first experience with a meeting between Judge Shelton, my Ex-husband and I was rough as my Ex had prior to our meeting provided faulty information to Judge Sheldon. But after that meeting, when I could provide proof of what really was going on and the Ex only had “he said, she said” Judge Sheldon ...figured it out pretty quickly and was on top of it. I wish he could of continued on our case as he is and was desperately needed. He was fair and really a God send. He was quick to help dissolve conflict and wasn’t afraid to let either party know they were out of line. I had my doubts after my first meeting, but seeing him in action with facts, I would of hired him again and again. I actually tried but the other party didn’t agree and it has been hell since he left our case. Thank you Judge Sheldon for doing an awesome job for the time you worked on our case.

Posted by Brandy | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Huge Thank You

My first experience with a meeting between Judge Shelton, my Ex-husband and I was rough as my Ex had prior to our meeting provided faulty information to Judge Sheldon. But after that meeting, when I could provide proof of what really was going on and the Ex only had “he said, she said” Judge Sheldon ...figured it out pretty quickly and was on top of it. I wish he could of continued on our case as he is and was desperately needed. He was fair and really a God send. He was quick to help dissolve conflict and wasn’t afraid to let either party know they were out of line. I had my doubts after my first meeting, but seeing him in action with facts, I would of hired him again and again. I actually tried but the other party didn’t agree and it has been hell since he left our case. Thank you Judge Sheldon for doing an awesome job for the time you worked on our case.

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2016 | Child Custody

Don't use Sheldon as PC

Sheldon failed to actually review important documents/ make any attempt to validate the truth from the other parent prior to sending recommendactions to the judge. He copied and pasted incorrect information in his recommendations and did a poor job overall. Gratefully his recommendations were not ado...pted and he was dismissed from the case.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Mr. Steven Sheldon

I personally think he gave us a chance to co parent numerous times but when the childs father would not budge he had to make a decision . I used him as my parent cordinater a few yrs back and may have to hire him again. If only us as parents could co parent it would be in the best interest for the ch...ild.Mr. Sheldon has worked for numerous yrs so you have to give him credit and family law is a mess. I would use him again.

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Ann Palmer

Mediation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I just cannot say enough about the abilities and intelligence of Mr. Sheldon. His experience as a Superior Court Judge, and his private sector experience, puts him above the rest. He is very fair and unbiased, and I would recommend him to anyone needing a mediator or parenting coordinator."

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Launi Jones-Sheldon

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Education

1974

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

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