Kina Harding

Kina Harding

3.9
Rating: 5.9

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +3 more

4858 E Baseline Rd, Ste 109, Mesa, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 15 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2010

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Harding Firm

4858 E Baseline Rd, Ste 109, Mesa, AZ, 85206

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Kina Harding's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | July 10, 2025

I do not recommend this attorney.

I spoke with kina's assistant name Cassidy over a couple weeks ago to. Schedule a " Free Consultation" . Unfortunately the first time I was not able to contact the firm at the schedule time due to unforseen circumstances. Going forward, I reached back out to Cassidy to reschedule and She did reschedu...le me 04/09/2025. However, I was not able to take my lunch break on time to allow me to call on time, albeit I did call in between the time the actual consultation would originally scheduled. But kina was. Attending to another call. Going forward Cassidy stated during my callback that she would follow up with kina and look into rescheduling the " Free consultation" however, the following day I called back to speak with Cassidy and she informed me regarding a "no show policy" and that in order to reschedule a consultation I would have to pay a $175.00 consultation fee? It should also be noted, I was never once informed about a $175.00 rescheduling fee?that is Certainly not doing business on "Great waters" so to speak. Hence, I do not recommend this attorney whatsoever! I believe it's fair to say this is certainly not a professional way to retain potential clients, furthermore, it demonstrates that this attorney may not have your best interest at heart to obtain 5 star results and the Justice you may be seeking in your case.

Kina Harding

Replied last July 11, 2025

We apologize for being unable to connect. Most attorneys bill based on hours worked. While we will continue to offer free consultations to ensure our firm is a good fit for potential clients, it is imperative that potential clients keep their appointments or let us know (before the appointment) that they are no longer available to meet, so we can plan accordingly. Our policy is to charge if someone misses their first appointment then attempts to reschedule. While I cannot talk specifics, if someone misses two appointments, I do believe it is reasonable to charge for the next one. As time is valuable, if I repeatedly make myself available for someone, I am de facto not available for others. I wish you the best in your search for an attorney who has unfettered availability. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I Don’t recommend

I don’t recommend her. She made me cry during two different phone calls with her. I thought she was supposed to be representing me. She told me it’s my fault I chose my ex to be the father of my children. She wouldn’t allow me to have opinions…I had to agree to things my ex wanted because she ref...used to fight for me. We lost my case in court after consulting with 6 attorneys, before I finally chose her, all whom told me I would win in court. Her attorney assistant did a better job than she did. I was very disappointed and didn’t feel that she fought for me at all.

Kina Harding

Replied last July 11, 2025

Thank you for this feedback. As it is anonymous, and I do not recall a case like this, I cannot respond. However, feel free to contact the firm so we can come to a just resolution. Thank you.

Posted by Justin | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing

My ex relocated to the state of Arizona. Shortly after her relocation, my son was removed from her custody by DFS. I had to fly to Arizona from Kansas and hire an attorney (Kina Harding) to remove my son from the states custody and allow him to return with me to Kansas. Kina knew exactly what needed ...to happen, and how to go about doing it. She responded to every email and phone call almost immediately, and kept me well informed throughout the process. I was back in Kansas a week after hiring her, thank you Kina!

Posted by Judson | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Helpful, smart and a great defender!

Kina, was confident, aggressive and realistic. She stuck by me from the beginning until the end and got me everything I asked for and even more! Thank you Kina for the great experience!

Posted by Bill | May 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A true lady warrior!

I was disatisfied with my previous lawyer. Good researcher but not aggressive. I felt I was not being defended. Ms Harding has been a "Pit Bull" with intelligence, class and compassion. I now feel confident that I will be treated justly.

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Kina Harding's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Harding is a valuable asset to this community. Her continuing dedication to the law and her clients is admirable."

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Reagen Kulseth

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her advice is thoughtful and well-considered."

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Obie Saddler

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kina Harding is a no nonsense, results oriented Family Law advocate. Her character is impeccable and her legal acumen is exceptional. Kina's practice areas and mine do not intersect. As such, I rely upon her when my clients have family law or domestic relations issues that I cannot address. She has served my clients and others I have referred to her in a manner that is professional and commendable. I would recommend Kina's services to anyone searching for honest, affordable, and competent representation. My name is Obie Saddler Jr. and I approve this message."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"Such a remarkable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Obie Saddler

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Experience

Rating:  5.9 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2022

updated on 03/30/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2016

updated on 03/22/2017

An admonishment 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.

Honors

2020

Diversity Award, Arizona Black Bar

2019

Foundation Builder, Black Girls Rock!

2017

National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 40 Under 40

2016

SparXX Entrepreneur Leadership Recipient, Arizona State University

2014

Top Pro Bono Attorney, State Bar of Arizona

2013

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Bar Leadership Institute, State Bar of Arizona

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Harding Firm

Associations

2017 - Present

Ladder Down

Executive Board

2015 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Bench and Bar Committee

2010 - Present

Arizona Black Bar Association

2016 - 2016

Ladder Down

Participant

2013 - 2015

State Bar of Arizona

Family Practice & Procedures Committee

2011 - 2014

Maricopa County Courts

Court Appointed Special Advocate

2010 - 2013

State Bar of Arizona

Juvenile Law Section

2009 - 2012

NAACP

Legal Redress Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce

My client is happily divorced

Child custody

The court ordered equal parenting time

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Education

2006

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Arizona State University

PhD - Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2021

Maricopa County Bar Association

Why Should I Be Justice of the Peace Pro Temp

2021

Arizona Women Lawyers Association

How To Be Your Authentic Self While Practicing Law

2021

Arizona State Bar Convention

Lawyers As Leaders and Agents of Change

2020

National Bank of Arizona

Institutional Bias - Where We Are and How Did We Get Here

2016

Outreach

Father's Rights

2016

On Demand CLE

Foray into Family Law

2016

Bench and Bar Committee

What the Bar wants from the Bench

2015

Arizona State Bar Presenter Certification

Three Lies and One Truth about Dissolution

2014

Arizona Summit Law School

Process of becoming a Family Law Attorney

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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