Nidhi Naik  Cerefice

Nidhi Naik Cerefice

also known as Nidhi Naik, Nidhi S. Naik

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile

1423 South Higley Road, Building 4/ Suite 110, Mesa, AZ

About Nidhi

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Family Law Attorney, my practice includes divorce, child custody, paternity matters, prenuptial agreements, adoptions, adult adoptions, name changes, post-decree enforcement or modification, legal separations, and annulments.

80%
Juvenile Law 20%

Represented parents in cases of child abuse and neglect against Department of Child Safety. Appear in court for review hearings, mediation, pretrial conferences, contested motions, and trials.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 388-466 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 12 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Davis Miles PLLC

1423 South Higley Road, Building 4/ Suite 110, Mesa, AZ, 85206

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Nidhi Naik Cerefice's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Heather | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Nidhi Naik - best family lawyer

I was recommended to Nidhi by a friend who was going through a pretty bad divorce, she spoke so highly of her and her team so I called for a consult. Hired her immediately. She was super knowledgeable and confident that she could not only help me resolve the issue between my sons dad and I but make s...ure my son was the first priority. Having to hiring an attorney for anything to do with your child is stressful and scary but she made the process less intimidating. When necessary she was aggressive, when a new perspective needed to be seen she made it clear, she shows all the possible outcomes of the process and prepares you for each step. Nidhi and Stacey are a great team! Hopefully I don’t need to go back but if I ever do she is the first person I will call. THANK YOU NIDHI AND STACEY!! ◡̈

Posted by Corri | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Strategic, Thorough, and Protective in a High-Conflict Divorce

I hired Nidhi Naik Cerefice after mediation failed in a high-conflict divorce, and she stepped in at a critical moment when precision and protection mattered most. Nidhi reconstructed the decree with exceptional care, ensuring that my child, finances, and my long-term stability were fully protected. ... She is strategic, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable, particularly dealing with difficult personalities and complex financial issues. Nothing was overlooked. She anticipated problems before they arose and structured the decree in a way that reduced future risk rather than simply pushing the case forward. Importantly, she was able to finalize the decree without the need for court involvement, which saved time, stress and expense while still fully protecting my interests. Her communication was clear and steady, which was invaluable during a stressful process. I also want to acknowledge her assistant, Stacey Lenke, who was consistently responsive, organized, and professional throughout. If you are facing a high-conflict situation and need an attorney who is thoughtful, detail-oriented, and focused on long-term outcomes - not just short-term resolutions - I would absolutely recommend Nidhi Maik Cerefice.

Posted by Travis | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Best Family Attorney

Over turning a title 8 guardianship!!! I talked to over a dozen family attorney's, all who said my case was impossible and it could not be done. Then I was given Nidhi's number. She was straight forward and very professional! Saying it was a tough case, but it CAN be done! I went about this case ...on my own for years, and with a criminal background, It was a up hill battle. Then once Nidhi stepped in as proper legal representation, the game changed. With her expertise and knowledge, she was able to navigate the legal system and negotiate with the other parties, bringing this case to a agreement, helping to reunite children with a very loving father. It couldn't of be done with out her counsel! She is worth every dollar!

Posted by Tim | February 11, 2023

Responsive, Professional, Compassionate and Knowledgeable

Nidhi is an outstanding attorney. Recently, when I needed legal advice for a very specific and somewhat unusual matter, Nidhi was quick to respond and connected me to a colleague of hers who specialized in the relevant law. Even though Nidhi ultimately did not have anything to gain financially from m...y consultation, she didn’t hesitate to help, put my mind at ease, and followed through with everything she said she would do. Family law and representation in cases involving young people may be her specialty, but Nidhi is obviously well-versed in a broad range of legal issues. Her firm is highly regarded, and so is she, if you ask me. Nidhi exudes genuine care for people and their legal rights. I wouldn’t think of recommending anyone else if I knew someone who needed a good lawyer to represent them quickly and effectively.

Posted by Mark | January 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional lawyer

Nidhi is very knowledge and has a lot of experience in family custody cases. She is not only very knowledgeable and familiar with the laws but very professional and tactful. She knows what’s best for your case and puts maximum effort into your case. Nidhi and my other lawyer on my team from Davis Mi...les McGuire Gardener have managed to help me and get results in a very complex case and still continue to do so! I guarantee you will not be disappointed with hiring Nidhi.

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Nidhi Naik Cerefice's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaela Gray

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nidhi was a great attorney to work with as opposing counsel. She and her staff were always very respectful and professional, and I greatly appreciated her settlement-positive mindset and efforts in attempting to reach amicable resolutions for our clients."

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Marcus Sedillo

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Naik is well versed in the law, however she brings much more to her practice than just exceptional knowledge. She has the right attitude, demeanor, and fighting spirit to her practice. Outstanding attorney and I strongly endorse Ms. Naik."

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Michael Girgenti

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Naik has consistently impressed me with her ability to quickly solve difficult problems. Nidhi is one of the most emotionally intelligent and legally intelligent attorneys I have met in nearly a decade of practice. I would absolutely recommend this attorney to anyone needing a divorce, family law or juvenile attorney."

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Douglas Gardner

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Naik has demonstrated herself to be a fantastic family law attorney and an outstanding professional. I have referred many important clients over to Ms. Naik with difficult and challenging cases, and as i know would happen, she helped resolve the cases very favorably to the clients. Ms. Naik understands how to settle cases when the other side is being reasonable, and how to proceed to trial when necessary due to the unreasonableness on the other side. I highly recommend this attorney to any person with a difficult family law case, and i have worked with Ms. Naik on several complicated issues with great success."

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Edgard Espiritu

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nidhi is well versed in both Family and Juvenile Law and is exceptional in both areas of law. Nidhi is a fantastic litigator and extremely strategic. Nidhi is compassionate and a zealous advocate for her client and does what she can to ensure that she gets the outcome that her clients seek. I endorse Nidhi."

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Diego Brito

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nidhi is an aggressive litigator with tons of experience under her belt. She is also a great person to collaborate with on complex legal issues. Nidhi has inherent ability to simplify complicated issues so that she may properly communicate with her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Benson

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nidhi is compassionate, hard working, and intelligent. She is appropriately aggressive in the courtroom and a skilled litigator. I am proud to call her a colleague. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine

2024

Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Davis Miles, PLLC

2022 - 2024

Attorney, Davis Miles McGuire Gardner

2017 - 2022

Attorney, Maricopa County Office of the Public Advocate

2015 - 2017

Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Van Norman Law

Associations

2022 - Present

Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

Board of Directors

Education

2010

U of Arizona

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

Hindi

English

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