Rita E. Desoto

Rita E. Desoto

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Family

2942 N. 24th Street Suite 114, Phoenix, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 27 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1998

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Licensed in Massachusetts for 34 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1991

Administrative Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

DeSoto Law Firm

2942 N. 24th Street Suite 114, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

Desoto Law Firm

2942 N 24th St Ste 114, Phoenix, AZ, 85016-7876

Desoto Law Firm

Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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Rita E. Desoto's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2010

Great attorney!

She was a "bulldog" in court. I was very pleased with Rita and the outcome of my divorce trial. It was 9 years ago. I have recommended Rita to a lot of people who have had great results with her concerning family law. She's the best!

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 21

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rita really knows her stuff. I have litigated against her in family law and been impressed with her legal abilities and advocacy. I would strongly recommend that anyone with a family law issue consult with Rita."

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Reciprocal - Public Reprimand/Admonishment issued in MA, 2020

updated on 01/20/2022

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Massachusetts.

Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2019

updated on 05/14/2020

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Associations

1998 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association

Member

Hazel B.Daniels Bar Association

Member

Arizona Women Lawyers Assiciation

Member

Education

1991

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Bard College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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