Sarah M Barrios

Sarah M Barrios

also known as Sarah Barrios Cool, Sarah Cool

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Mediation

2111 E Highland Ave Ste 235, Phoenix, AZ

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 85%

Dissolution of marriage, legal decision-making (custody), child support, spousal maintenance, post-decree enforcement and modification, business valuation litigation, custody evaluations, mediation and arbitration of family law matters, appeals.

85%
Litigation 10%

General civil litigation, including but not limited to domestic relations-related torts.

10%
Mediation 5%

Mediation or arbitration of cases, primarily arising from family law matters.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 14 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Franks Cool Houser & McVey, P.C.

2111 E Highland Ave Ste 235, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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Sarah M Barrios's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | July 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend - Skilled & Professional Divorce Lawyer!

I am incredibly grateful to have had Sarah by my side during my divorce process. Her expertise and professionalism were evident from day one, from the guidance she provided as well as her level of responsiveness. Sarah navigated the complexities of my case with ease, providing me with reassurance and... confidence throughout the entire journey. Not only is Sarah highly knowledgeable in Arizona divorce law, but she also demonstrated a compassionate and understanding approach, which made the emotional aspect of the process more bearable. She actively listened to my concerns and tailored the overall strategy to meet my specific needs. Thanks to Sarah and her team's diligent efforts, my divorce was resolved efficiently and fairly. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking exceptional legal representation during such challenging times. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients!

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perfect Choice

Sarah has been my attorney for nine months and took on my case in the middle of the proceedings. She caught on quickly, and was sharp to recognize what we were dealing with and what needs to be used in trial. She is all in all very knowledgeable and professional. She is an outstanding attorney, and v...ery easy and pleasant to work with. I would hire her again in a blink of an eye.

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Sarah M Barrios's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Doran

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend and endorse Sarah for people that are in need of a family law attorney. Sarah was my coach and mentor when I competed in undergraduate mock trial at Arizona State University. I have seen, first hand, her trial advocacy, her professionalism, and her legal knowledge. I have referred numerous clients to her for complex family law matters and she never disappoints. Whether it is taking your case to trial or negotiating a fair resolution, Sarah is equipped to handle it."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2020

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2019

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2010

Carey / Armstrong Prize for Achievement in Public Service, Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney and Co-Managing Shareholder, Franks Cool Houser & McVey, P.C.

2017 - 2021

Associate, Franks Law Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2011 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Order of the Barristers

Inductee

Education

2010

Arizona State University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2009

Northern Arizona University

2004

University of Arizona

Bachelors

Publications

Languages

English

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