$ 350-400 per hour
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I think of myself as a settlement-oriented trial attorney who is efficient, fair and strongly client focused. I am a certified family law specialist and have significant experience in complex and simple divorce and other family law cases.
I am a fourth-generation Arizonan. My parents divorced when I was young, and I was a single father throughout law school. I have been married and divorced, and have strong relationships with my children and stepchildren. Real life has taught me just as much as law school about family law.
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Practice Areas
30 years | 1,000 cases
$ 350-400 per hour
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1995
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008
Fax
15835 South 46th Street, Suite 136, Phoenix, AZ, 85048
michaelshew.com/
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Posted by Bruce | April 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I recently went through a divorce and had Michael and his team represent me. Obviously, divorces are not fun, however, Michael helped me through the entire process and thoroughly explained things to me along the way. If you think you can represent yourself...DON'T. Michael was worth every penny !!! H...
Posted by Katrina | April 9, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
I just got off a 30 Minute phone consult with Michael Shew and I am so incredibly impressed. Michael was professional, he listened to me and eventually advised me not to retain him but gave me some tips and pointers. Michael is ethical and that means the world. I hope that I will be able to work thin...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2015
Mike is an amazing attorney and fights for his clients rights as well as child/children that are involved in the case. He keeps you informed as well as explains things when you don't understand legal terminology. Mike has not only represented me but my family and I have referred him MANY times to oth...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2014
When I got my divorce I thought my world was falling apart. Michael was honest and upfront, he gave me excellent advise and was behind me 100%. When I just wanted things to be over , he gave me the strength and courage to move forward and not to just lie down and take it. He stood beside me and gav...
Posted by Maggie | April 29, 2013
I initially contracted Mr. Shew on a Family Court matter and he handled the situation with the utmost care and detail. He always kept us informed throughout the process and won the case without hesitation. I recommended Mr. Shew to a few colleagues and they too are very impressed and pleased by th...
"Michael is the rare attorney who has both a deep knowledge of the law, and the compassion to see that it is applied fairly. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 02
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have know Michael Shew for over fifteen years. We have had many cases in which we have represented opposing parties in divorce and family law matters. Michael has a solid understanding of Arizona divorce laws and is a great strategist when presenting his case in either a settlement conference or Trial. I strongly endorse Michael Shew!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very savvy in family law and aggressive. He works well with other family law attorneys and attempts to resolve cases without unnecessary litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is very knowledgeable in all aspects of family law. He is an effective negotiator and trial attorney. I would hire him to represent me in my own family law case."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.
Probation issued in AZ, 2008
updated on 07/23/2012Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
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2016
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of Arizona
2015
Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Arizona
2005
Family Law Community Education Award, Arizona Supreme Court
2005
Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Arizona
2002 - Present
Partner, The Law Firm Of Michael J. Shew, Ltd.
1998 - 2002
Partner, Shew & Lombardo, PLC
1995 - 1998
Attorney, Law Office of Michael J. Shew
2006 - 2009
State Bar of Arizona Family Law Practice and Procedure CommitteeCommittee Member
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
2005
Litigants Without Lawyers
2000
Temporary Orders in Family Law Cases
2012
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