Sylvina D Cotto

Sylvina D Cotto

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 32 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

1152 E. Greenway St., Suite #3, Mesa, AZ

About Sylvina

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 32 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1993

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Cotto Law Firm

1152 E. Greenway St., Suite #3, Mesa, AZ, 85203

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Sylvina D Cotto's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Christie | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney

I have used Sylvina in the past and I am about to retain her again. She's very knowledgeable about the court system and what to do to help make the process as smooth as possible. I enjoyed working with her in the past and know going forward I will again.

Posted by Mimi | May 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Classy, knowledgeable and professional

Throughout my divorce, Sylvina and her staff kept me informed of what to expect, the status of what was currently happening, and answered questions promptly. Sylvina gave me excellent and knowledgeable advice, but never pushed me to do anything I was uncomfortable with. I was always impressed with he...r intuitive nature and classy personality--and she is so "approachable" and easy to talk to--never arrogant. Sylvina and her staff went above and beyond for me to ensure that a fair and equal decision was made and I will be forever grateful for that and highly recommend her to others.

Posted by brent | May 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Ms. Cotto as a knowledgeable and honorable attorney.

In 2014, I hired Ms. Cotto as my divorce attorney. From my first consultation with Ms. Cotto, she was very respectful, considerate, and genuine. Throughout the process, we met regularly to discuss the details of my case. She was always very patient with my questions and provided me with clear example...s of what to expect. I felt that her experience with similar cases really helped to put me at ease. In addition, her office staff had genuine sympathy for my situation. Ms. Cotto and her office staff worked with me to collect and review all my financial information, prepare and organize my legal documents, and gather the detailed support materials for each of the stages of the divorce proceedings. Throughout the emotionally challenging (and at times very frustrating) legal process, I always felt that Ms. Cotto was thorough, prepared, and confident. I respect Ms. Cotto as a knowledgeable and honorable attorney. I am glad that she was there to represent me.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

More than just a lawyer.....friend, caring, integrity.....eye on the end goal

I had a very complicated and unexpected divorce after being married for 25 years and having just retired after 29 years of service with a great company. Ms. Cotto helped me convince the court that I was a financially responsible father and spouse which helped me protect key assests, minimize my spou...sal maintenance support and still provide support to the children I adore (even though they were all over 18 yrs of age). Ms. Cotto's knowledge of the law, legal system and her tenacity to keep her/our eye on our objectives provided a winning system which in the end resulted in a better than expected outcome for me and my family!

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2009 | Appeals

Great legal appeals memorandaum

Though chances of a successful appeal seemed remote.,she did excellent legal research of pertinent case law on my behalf. Her memorandum was well written and convinced the AZ Superior Court to overturn a Phoenix Municipal Court's upholding of a harassment injunction against me.

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Dorian Eden

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Sylvina. She is a strong advocate for her clients but also extremely reasonable and professional in her dealings with opposing counsel and the court."

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Melissa Weiss-Riner

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rich Peters

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Ramos

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sylvina and her practice of law for approximately 19 years. She is a very thorough, diligent and ethical attorney. She has a excellent grasp of the law and is a very skilled trial attorney."

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Stasy Click

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sylvina for the last 10 years and have found her to be an excellent litigator, a compassionate advocate and an excellent lawyer. i have referred numerous friends and associates to her and know they are all in good hands. I highly recommend Sylvina Cotto for your family and criminal law needs."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Divorce & Family Law category, Scottsdale Best Businesses

2000

Recognition for contributions to judicial system, Arizona Supreme Court

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Cotto Law Firm

Associations

2000 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Family Law Section Member

2013 - 2019

Maricopa County Bar Association

Board Member

2008 - 2016

State Bar of Arizona

Advisory Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alvidrez v. Armenta

client awarded assets she requested

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Education

1992

Arizona State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Make the pursuit of Digital Data work for you

Facilitator: digital data in family law cases

2015

Legal Aid Clinic

Divorce

Publications

2014

Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section Editor

Languages

Spanish

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