Jeff was incredible during every step of the process. He kept us updated and things moved very quickly on his end. Great attorney! I highly recommend him!
I am a foster parent and DCS tried to take the child I cared for away to be placed with an unknown relative. Jeff had great, fresh ideas on how to attack the case. He was able to help me keep the child, and I adopted him. Jeff was responsive to my emails and calls and he truly cared.
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Adoption
Jeff was incredible during every step of the process. He kept us updated and things moved very quickly on his end. Great attorney! I highly recommend him!
Posted by Robert | April 17, 2018
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Foster Parent
I am a foster parent and DCS tried to take the child I cared for away to be placed with an unknown relative. Jeff had great, fresh ideas on how to attack the case. He was able to help me keep the child, and I adopted him. Jeff was responsive to my emails and calls and he truly cared.
Posted by Nat | February 2, 2017
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ICWA and foster parent adoption
I highly recommend Mr. Zurbriggen. Mr. Zurbriggen handled a Native American case for me. I am a foster parent and wanted to adopt the Native American child in my care. He was very well versed in dependency and severance law, and knew every detail of the ICWA laws and guidelines. Despite going up against many people all on one side, and despite being non-Native American, we won and I was able to keep my foster child in my care, so that I could adopt him.
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Posted by Erica | October 22, 2015
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Amazingly dedicated and caring
In the world of law it's difficult to find an attorney who has a heart. Let me say that Jeff not only has a heart but he also truly cares about his clients. We used him for a 3 year long severance\adoption case and he did everything possible to make sure we could adopt our darling daughter. His caring responsiveness literally helped me hold it together through one of the hardest times of my life. Most importantly, he SAVED our daughter's life.
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Posted by Casey | October 16, 2015
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CPS Substantiations
CPS came and took my kids, substantiating three allegations. Mr. Zurbriggen was recommended to me by my current family law attorney I had on retainer at the time (quite an endorsement that my own attorney would refer me to Jeff). After writing a succinct letter with documentation, CPS unsubstantiated all three allegations. Honestly, the letter he wrote didn't seem to have much substance, but the proof is in the pudding so to speak. CPS was out of the picture after that. I then went BACK to my family law attorney that had referred me to Jeff. Over a year later, I still have almost 0 parenting time. I fired my old attorney today and will have Jeff on retainer early next week, as he has agreed to take on my case. I'm sure I'll get some better results....Any results beat what I've gotten over the last year. Wish I had hired Zurbriggen years ago, but all I can do is move forward. I'm interested in seeing the way that things unfold over the next year. I'll post again as soon as something does change.
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Posted by FR | October 2, 2015
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Lifesaver
He's a good man, a professional at what he does. I admire and respect him for the work he does in juvenile court. Jeff rescued me from a 13 year nightmare that I thought would never end. Thanks my friend, if ever we see each other again, you'll know it was me that wrote this. Thanks Jeff and say hi to Gina/Jina.
Posted by Lisa | September 1, 2015
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Custody and Adoption
Mr. Zurbriggen helped me with a post divorce modification and got much more than I ever wanted or thought I could get! While working with him, I then realized he also did severances and adoptions, so I used him for that too. He expedited my severance and adoption, and completed the whole process very quickly. I owe my family to Jeff. He is so caring and calm, but is a tiger in the courtroom when needed.
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Posted by Sara | September 1, 2015
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Divorce with Assets
Jeff was just incredible. He handled my divorce so well in that he was able to obtain records I never thought he could. He fully investigated my spouse. He uncovered things about him I never knew! Jeff also handled complex business and investment assets with no problem. He has an MBA which I think very much helped me.
Posted by Beth | September 1, 2015
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Divorce
I highly recommend Mr. Zurbriggen He was very caring about not only me and my case, but also my kids. He worked with me on the billing, and was extremely patient. At times he seemed more like a counselor than a lawyer he helped me so much!
Posted by E.M. | September 1, 2015
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ICWA case
Mr. Zurbriggen was the only lawyer I contacted who had a full command of the indian child welfare act. The interplay with federal and state law along with fighting CPS was a lot, but Mr. Zurbriggen guided us through to victory like a chess match. He deeply cared about our family and our case.
Posted by antonio | August 5, 2014
Grandparent custody and adoption
I highly recommend Jeff for grandparent's rights cases. I had custody of my grandkids and was going to adopt them. CPS came and took them. Most lawyers were afraid of CPS. But, Jeff took my case and acted right away to fight CPS. We had a trial and Jeff got my grandkids back. He then assisted in the adoption. Without Jeff I know I would not have my grandkids. Hire him immediately, because the sooner the better.
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Posted by Robert | August 5, 2014
Dependency lawyer
I highly recommend Jeff. I had court appointed counsel and hiring Jeff made me realize how different things could be. He reviewed everything I had. He interviewed witnesses. He challenged the state's evidence. He knew the law and case extremely well. I highly recommend him and wish I would have hired him earlier.
Posted by JC | March 13, 2014
Hiring Jeff was like night and day...
Hiring Jeff was like night and day in my case as I started with a court-appointed attorney. Jeff came in and handled my juvenile case and was able to clear up false allegations, deliver key and precise points, and help the entire court room finally see what the facts were!
Not only was he more than fair in his fees, he did for me what really no money can buy-helped me regain custody of my daughter in juvenile court with all of the odds stacked against me.
Even after doing everything what the court asked, I was still going to lose her until Jeff stepped in and made a very wrong situation right. My daughter's life could be totally different today and I have him to thank for that. She is happy, and we are able to move on and put this behind us.
God Bless you Jeff, you are truly making this world a better place.
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Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2013
Thank you Jeff!
Jeffrey Zurbriggen is the only lawyer I would use. He is honest, patient and if he doesn't know the law then he will find it out. He normally handles family law but was nice enough to accept my case for an auto accident. I could not have asked for a better outcome. Thanks Jeffrey!
Posted by Audry | November 2, 2016
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Benefits off the loss of my newborn
This attorney did not appear ONE SINGLE TIME on my behalf or along side me n in representation of me and my daughters. When I was in the hospital after the birth of my second child by cesarean section, CPS was illegally invading my domicile in my hospital room and pushed without a warrant nor any real reason, to take custody of my baby. There were no hospital test results that even warranted concern, yet CPS still invaded my life and that of my newborn baby.
I called upon Mr. Zurbriggen, as my PAID attorney to come down to the hospital to help prevent removal of my child for absolutely no reason, and his response was that he and his son wereeggl at the Phoenix Open and he couldn't and wouldn't leave to come assist me. I was in the hospital with my daughter for four days and he never once showed up.
When I hired him, I paid Mr. Zurbriggen a flat fee of $3500.00 upon his promise that he could help me with my family law problems where CPS was invalidly and unlawfully interrupting the relationship, care, and custody of my two daughters.
I paid an additional $800.00 (total=$4300.00) to Mr. Zurbriggen to do absolutely nothing for me. He actually ALLOWED the Dependency Judge, Colleen McNally, to FIRE HIM from MY case without representing me at all. How can a judge fire a lawyer to a party of a case they preside over? That shows some extreme bias and coercion I am certain.
I am an honorably discharged Army veteran that's served 5 years during the Operation
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom with no negative marks, and I paid for the services of Mr. ZURBRIGGEN DURING THIS very difficult, heart-wrenching situation out of my Post 9/11 GI BILL and School Loans in hopes to save my babies from wrongfully being taken by the evil, corrupt juvenile court system here in Arizona. Well, I still don't have them, my rigjts have been terminated, and it has been nearly 5 years since I hired Mr. Jeffrey Zurbriggen.
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Family Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zurbriggen is one of the most skilled litigators I have had the opportunity to oppose in court. His advocacy and skill are second to none."
Child abuse Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jeff has been doing this a very long time and is known for his zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients. He will give you personal representation and the attention you deserve."
Appeals Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jeff for over 20 years. He is intelligent, personable, and strongly committed to his clients. When I need to refer a client elsewhere, he is my #1 choice. Jeff is a highly effective litigator, an excellent negotiator, and he is extremely knowledgeable in his areas of practice. He has a number of appellate opinions to his credit."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jeff as an attorney for approximately 17 years. Jeff is an extremely bright individual and provides excellent and effective work on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend him as an attorney. Jeff has provided outstanding representation in the areas of Family law and Juvenile law including guardianships, delinquencies and adoptions."
Family Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked together with Jeff on cases and he has also been the opposing counsel. He is very effective in the courtroom, and equally competent at negotiation. There are few good attorneys that understand the variety of issues in family law. Jeff is one of them."