David Lee Goldfarb

David Lee Goldfarb

4.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

18 years

20%
Family 10%

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 18 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2007

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Arizona for 20 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2005

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Discipline Revocation

Location

Law Offices of David Lee Goldfarb

7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85020-5294

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David Lee Goldfarb's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Carrie/Karla | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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Mr. David Goldfarb Is an excellent attorney. I recommend David for anybody who is seeking or looking for divorce attorney or separation attorney. He's very knowledgeable and explains in detail the service he provides. He's very trustworthy and patient. He's very powerful and gives you the sense of se...curity. I recommend David Goldfarb and his Professional Services for anybody seeking a divorce or separation. David goes with full force to get you all that you deserve.

Posted by M.Ripley | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney

I could not be more grateful for the work that Mr. Goldfarb has done for me. After being with my first attorney, and realizing it was not working, Mr. Goldfarb took over my case. He did more for me and my children in three months than my first attorney did in a year! I had completely lost confidence ...that my first attorney had my best interest. Mr. Goldfarb immediately jumped into my case. He listened to my concerns and acted upon them. I feel he has gone the "extra mile" to make sure that everything is being addressed. His knowledge of the law is incredible. I have attended mediation and court with him. His professionalism and knowledge have astounded me. He is totally committed to his work. His office team is just as competent. His paralegals are not only professional, but also very caring, patient, they too are well versed with the law. His entire team has made such a huge difference in the current status of my divorce case. I am still in the process but his involvement has totally changed the course of my life already. It is a true blessing to be able to sleep at night, knowing that the person you have hired to help protect your rights and notice the best interest of you and your children, is truly doing their job to do so! Mr. Goldfarb is definitely not afraid to face the conflict of the other party to see that your needs are met. I would highly recommend his services, he is truly dedicated to his clients and totally has your best interest at heart.

Posted by Jim | November 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

More than satisfied

I initially took the time to interview several attorney's prior to hiring one. My divorce was not going to be easy, as most aren't, but I was looking for something specific. Something that would indicate to me that the attorney I chose was going to be aggressive, firm, and willing to get the job done... effectively. David Goldfarb fit the bill perfectly, and I was glad I waited, and didn't hire the first attorney I met. As with most divorces, it becomes a battle of wits and assertive action. David stayed on task, did not judge your past or your decisions, but made sure he was in your court and worked hard to provide the best legal information to make an informed decision. With his Paralegal Carolynn, this team has the power to change lives, and persevere. It is not to say that the divorce was not painless, but all of my options, and possible courses of action were laid out. For me, I wanted to complete the divorce and move on with my life, and David made that happen as quickly as the courts would allow. Following the successful second divorce, I had to hire David again to close out child support for my emancipated children from a previous first divorce. My ex-wife did not believe I had paid enough and claimed that my child support was in arrears. David and Carolynn proved that what the ex wife was claiming as legitimate expenses were in fact, inaccurate, and not part of my child support. That, along with over $5,000 dollars in attorney's fees my ex wife was trying to make me pay for, were all disputed by David and were rejected by the courts. Overall, David saved me in excess of $8,000 dollars. It pays to have a competent attorney, and I would recommend David Goldfarb and his team to anyone who knows that a divorce is imminent, or is having child support issues; they are up to the task.

Posted by laura | January 17, 2012 | Child Custody

BEST ATTORNEY IN THE USA!!

Attorney David Goldfarb is the BEST Attorney you will find! He saved my baby and family-literally. David represented me in a horrible child custody battle of 2 years. When I knew things were not right and I was being falsely accused I had to keep looking for an Attorney who would understand and belie...ve in me. David is that person. David listens to his clients, is organized, very intelligent, and knows the law and court system. He pays attention to detail, can take a case and become familiar overnight. When David is in the courtroom you will be happy you are HIS client and not on the opposing end!! Last but not least David has an Excellent paralegal -Miss Selena! You rock Selena! This legal team fights for you like they fighting for their own family! Thank you very much for all you have done and still do- I will never be able to thank you enough. I would recommend David to anyone for any legal help of any kind.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2011 | Child Support

Questionable Billing, Missed Deadlines, Nonresponsive

David knows the law and the system as well as anyone, but is severely hindered by his inability to meet court deadlines and respond to inquiries from this clients in a timely manner. In our experience David was great when he was in the courtroom, but there were too many issues outside of it to kee...p him as our attorney. He missed court deadlines for filing paperwork, blamed his paralegal for not knowing about a hearing date, and admittedly had suspicious billing that he eventually deducted from out balance. His excuse for why this was ok: "I gave you 30% off." We never asked for a discount, he offered it. And then when he made mistakes, he used the discount as an excuse. The biggest issue was when he missed the deadline to file the pretrial statement in our child support trial, yet still billed us almost $1,000 for drafting and submitting it (Post-Deadline). He's a great attorney and very knowledgeable, but his lack of attention to detail, court dates and deadlines, and refusal to communicate with us made us end our relationship with him.

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David Lee Goldfarb's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Reppucci

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of working with David as opposing counsel on many cases. He is very knowledgeable, aggressive, but fair in his approach in working through cases."

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Mark Shields

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"David is definitely among the top Family Law courtroom attorneys I’ve encountered in my 20 years of practice. His prior experience as a criminal prosecutor gives him a keen insight into the dynamics affecting individuals in conflict. He is a tough, yet compassionate attorney who cares about his clients and is relentless in getting his clients results."

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DeeAn Strub

Unknown lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Krista Robinson

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elijah Nielson

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Foley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dan Durrant

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joedy Thurston

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalie Newell

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wayne Taylor

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Geoff Morris

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Riebesehl

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David has always been a pleasure to work with on family law matters."

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Jeffrey McCombs

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"David, is willing to fight for his clients rights. His expertise and no-nonsense approach leads to effective solutions for complex problems."

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Robert Newell

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a zealous advocate. The thought of ever going up against him on a case is daunting."

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Michael Haber

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Nicole Lasiter

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Ronald Kossack

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Natalie Ceroni

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Rebecca Marquis

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in NV, 2024

updated on 12/16/2024

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Nevada State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Disbarment issued in AZ, 2023

updated on 11/02/2023

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Interim Suspension issued in AZ, 2023

updated on 11/02/2023

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb

2002 - 2004

Senior Litigator, Fisher Lawrence and Malove, P.A.

2001 - 2002

Associate, Phillips, Richard and Rind, P.A.

1998 - 2001

Assistant State Attorney, Miami Dade State Attorney's Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb

Partner

2007 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Member

2005 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

1998 - Present

U.S. Southern District Court of Florida

Member

1998 - Present

American Association for Justice Chapter

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

University of Miami School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1995

Tulane University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1995

Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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