$ 200-300 per hour
Kristen Jane DeWitt-Lopez
About Kristen
Biography
I'm proud to be an Arizona native. I grew up in Central Phoenix and attended Phoenix Christian High School. From there I headed to Tucson to study at the University of Arizona, where I earned my undergraduate degrees. I stayed at UA for law school, where I had the opportunity to work with the Volunteer Lawyers Program on Family Law matters. I also worked as an intern for Southern Arizona Legal Aid's Public Benefits Clinic and served as a law clerk for both the University of Arizona Office of General Counsel and the Pima County Superior Court.
Following law school, I returned to Phoenix and began work as a defense attorney. I successfully represented hundreds of clients at all stages of litigation, from initial pleadings to jury trials. During my years as a defense attorney I spent many hours in the Courtroom and honed my skills as a client advocate. I am glad to put my experience to use for YOU.
Since opening my own practice in 2012, my focus has been on Family Law, with an emphasis on Legal Decision-Making (Custody), Parenting Time, and Child Support. I regularly provide free, personalized legal advice on the AVVO legal community.
Clients are people not paychecks. I run the firm as a family business and our firm will treat YOU like family. Every client is different and representation is tailored to suit your individual needs. Whether you need full representation or just someone to coach you along the way, we are here to help. Please call or email today to set up a meeting.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 19 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
DeWitt-Lopez Law, P.C.
707 West Missouri Avenue, Suite C, Phoenix, AZ, 85013-1975
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Kristen Jane DeWitt-Lopez's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Angela | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
STAY AWAY! She is indecent and will ruin your family
She approached me for representation and I made the biggest mistake of my life, by hiring her. STAY AWAY!!
Posted by B. | October 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Finally an attorney I could trust!
I've had 3 lawyers since I got divorced 10 years ago and this is the first one who actually did what she said and said what she did. I'll admit, it was a rocky road at first. Kristen is relaxed and hard to rattle, and that was new to me. She helped calm me down when things got dramatic and asked me t...
Posted by Paul | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
very lucky to have Kristen on my side
Choosing a good family lawyer is the difference between being able to be with my children or not. I was lucky enough to find what I feel is the best family lawyer in Arizona. Kristen truly cares about what is right and wrong and proves that in her work. I am also very pleased with the fact that she...
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
What would I do without her?
When I hired Kristen I was a wreck, scared I was going to lose my kids. She listened to me throughout the process and was very reassuring. She was thorough and fair in representing me and always worked to fix things instead of creating more conflict with me and my ex. Thanks to her we settled witho...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2014
best per
Kristian is amazing. Not only smart but truthful. She isnt money hungry like all other atttorneys. Kristian cares about her clients and not just money. She helped getting our child support from almost $800 to half. She went above and beyond and fought hard for us. We never heard her say anything nega...
Kristen Jane DeWitt-Lopez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had a case that Kristen defended. While she is a very capable lawyer, the thing that struck me about Kristen is she is clearly a compassionate human being. I'm glad to hear she is now representing people. I know that she will care about her clients and if you need legal help, I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. DeWitt-Lopez is well-versed in all aspects of family law. Her answers on Avvo show great insight and expertise, as well as compassion. I highly recommend her."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. DeWitt-Lopez is a skilled and effective family law practitioner. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."
"Ms. DeWitt-Lopez is a dedicated and skillful immigration attorney who gives thoughtful and insightful guidance in her Avvo answers. She is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing her time and expertise by spending considerable time participating on this site. It is my pleasure to endorse her.."
"I endorse Kristen. She is well respected in the community for her knowledge, experience and integrity."
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"I admire Ms. DeWitt-Lopez's dedication to her clients, and I highly recommend her as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Kristin DeWitt-Lopez for five years at a large national law firm. Her professionalism and expertise were apparent and she was consistently recognized as a skilled attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend her services."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Kristen's commitment to being a helpful asset to the legal community is evidenced by her thoughtful and precise answers on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Honorable Margaret M. Houghton Scholarship, Arizona Women Lawyer's Association
2003
George C. Dix Memorial Scholarship, Irmgard Dix
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, DeWitt-Lopez Law, P.C.
2006 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
2005 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Rai & Barone
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, University of Arizona-Office of General Counsel
2005 - 2005
Law Student Intern-Public Benefits Clinic, Southern Arizona Legal Aid
2002 - 2004
Deputy Clerk, Pima County Superior Court
Associations
2015 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2012 - Present
Local First ArizonaMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Volunteer Lawyer's ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2005 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Young Lawyers DivisionCo-President
2007 - 2010
ASU Mock Trial AssociationJudge
2006 - 2012
Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2006 - 2012
Defense Research InstituteMember
2002 - 2006
Volunteer Lawyer's ProgramVolunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
Adult Guardianship
Guardianship granted
Paternity and Child Support
Paternity established, Support awarded
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Permenent Residency granted
Education
2005
University of Arizona College of Law
Juris Doctorate
2002
University of Arizona
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002
University of Arizona
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
2011
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: An Overview
Immigration
2009
Case Law Update
Insurance Defense
2007
The Motor Vehicle Case: What's New
Personal Injury
Publications
2007
The Association of American Law Schools
The New Uniform Representation of Children in Abuse, Neglect, and Custody Proceedings Act: Bridging the Divide Between Pragmatism and Idealism by Barbara Atwood
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it possible to prove a parent unfit for parenting due to constant financial irresponsibility, and extreme emotional abuse?
06 Dec 2013
Q&A
Can my ex-wife file a motion for reconsideration of Parenting time 3 weeks after her and I settle on a new parenting plan?
19 Nov 2013
Q&A
Do offenses as a minor show up on background checks for fingerprint clearance card in Arizona?
05 Nov 2013