Joshua Royd Edwards

Joshua Royd Edwards

4.3
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

2345 S. Alma School Rd., Suite. 204, Mesa, AZ

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-425 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

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Edwards & Petersen, PLC

2345 S. Alma School Rd., Suite. 204, Mesa, AZ, 85210

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Joshua Royd Edwards's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Colby | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Avoid Josh at all costs!!!

I don't believe for a second that Josh has this many good reviews. I would say the majority of these reviews are doctored. In my most vulnerable state, I was taken advantage of not by my ex-wife but by Josh. For the most part, my ex and I were in good agreement and needed help with certain par...ticulars we just couldn't agree on, which is why I felt the need to turn to a lawyer in the first place. The moment Josh met with my ex and her lawyer, he immediately caused harm to my case. He had the idea that it was better that he handled the initial negotiations by himself with me in another room. Huge mistake. He created a mess of everything, and I had to talk my ex out of wanting more than what we had initially agreed upon. After I was able to come to terms with my ex on my own about nearly everything again, Josh was able to ruin it all over again. At this point, he did not want to represent me. Passively, he was begging me to fire him, which happened to be at the end of the process and the most critical part. I ultimately did because he made it so difficult that nothing was being done except charging my credit card. He started off strong and seemed to be on the ball about everything, but as the months wore on, he became negligent and almost put off that I didn't want to email him too frequently so he could charge me a $60 response. He charged me 12 min to read and respond to a single question. He would take calls while driving through traffic and often forget things discussed in those conversations and wait until you set up another phone call or email so he could charge you again to remind him. He would advise me on how to handle situations, and after I did what he advised, he would ask why I made such a poor decision. Going through a divorce is the worst thing in the world, but to get screwed over twice is almost unbearable. It’s pretty bad when your ex feels bad for you enough that if I asked, she would also write a horrible review for him. I basically spent thousands of dollars for Josh to serve my ex and stall my divorce for nearly a year so that I would fire him before the job was over. It seemed as if he was done with me the moment we both decided we wanted to keep our case from going to trial. Please learn from my expensive mistake and stay far away. Sabrina, however, was awesome.

Posted by Tim | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So Happy

Joshua Edwards represented me in both a criminal case and in family court.I was scared and missed my daughter horribly.Josh answered all of my questions and did an OUTSTANDING job.I honestly could not have asked for a better attorney. He was always friendly and knowledgeable and brought my case to a ...resolution that both parties were happy with.He was also successful in dealing with the prosecution and kept me from doing substantial jail time.I couldn't give Josh a high enough recommendation!

Posted by Catherine | January 26, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Legal advice concerning family law

Wow! I have never needed legal advice or consultation, so I am oblivious to family law and any court procedures. On a whim (or by divine guidance) I signed up with Avvo requesting a phone call. Mr. Edwards called within 5 minutes of my request and gave such clear and encouraging information. Hi...s service is worth so much more than I paid and I would consider him an excellent advocate for any unique or difficult legal family situation. Please do not hesitate to let this attorney advise you. He is knowledgeable, informative and he will not let you down. I gratefully sign my name, Catherine C

Posted by Tara | February 19, 2015

Honest & Trustworthy

Josh is an honest and trustworthy lawyer. He guided me through what needed to be done and was fair. He is personable and made me feel at ease when he would de-escalate situations and get down to facts. I would recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2014

Peace of mind

I never dealt with any legal matter in my past and never in my life thought I would have to hire an attorney. Not only was the circumstance extremely stressful but I was also skeptical of finding a good lawyer who CARES to represents my case. It's like finding a needle in a haystack. After a recomme...ndation to Edwards&Petersen and having Mr.Edwards represent my case, I knew with confidence that it was the right choice. What won me over was his honesty, knowledge and punctuality. Communication was fantastic the entire time any questions or concerns would be answered no more than 24hrs if not less. Mr. Edwards is knowledgable and extremely confident and his actions were proof. My case was a success and I understand not every case will be that way but if I or someone one I know who is ever into legal bind I would not hesitate to contact Mr.Edwards. Going to court is overwhelming but at least knowing hiring the right attorney gives me peace of mind.

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Joshua Royd Edwards's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Packer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh has a lot of practical knowledge of family law in general and I have had many discussions with him regarding divorce specifically."

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Daniel Wilcox

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Edwards is a skillful advocate for his clients and a pleasure to work with."

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Marcus Seiter

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Mr. Edwards understands how to aggressively work towards the best outcomes for clients while maintaining high professional standards."

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Tracy Augustin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Edwards is an all around great guy, and that translates into a great attorney! He is knowledgeable and resourceful in his practice areas."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonnesia Ford

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Edwards is an aggressive attorney that you need on your side. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Simpson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Carroll Flores

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Lysy

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Nunez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua is an excellent attorney who enjoys a great reputation in the legal community."

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Freddy Saavedra

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judy Zimet

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for criminal defense work."

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Danielle Grabois

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Mazza

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joshua Edwards has a stellar reputation for being an outstanding attorney. I know that if a client retains Josh as his/her attorney, they will find that they're attorney is ethical, keeps them informed of their case, and is effective."

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Shawnna Riggers

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joshua is an excellent attorney. He truly cares about his clients and is very knowledgeable in family law matters."

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Alfred Randall

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Edwards on a joint matter. His legal advice was critical to our success for the client. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Edwards again."

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's gonna hit your case out of the park and do an excellent job. Hiring him will be a good decision."

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Brian Welker

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Edwards is a smart, aggressive attorney who cares about his clients and works hard to protect their interests. I have comfortably referred a number of clients to him because I am confident in his work."

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Manisha Bajaj

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Josh for a few years now and I have the highest regard for him and his professionalism. Josh is a very diligent, hardworking and honest attorney. He will tirelessly work through all aspects of a case and get the best result for his clients. His clients are his number 1 priority and will always seek the best for them."

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Jonathan Poloskov

General practice lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no reservations in giving my highest endorsement to Joshua Edwards."

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Jeffery Butler

Estate planning lawyer

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Lisa Simpson

Adoption lawyer

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Kyle Packer

Personal injury lawyer

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Danielle Grabois

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leonnesia Ford

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Daniel Mazza

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Judy Zimet

Business lawyer

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Shawnna Riggers

Adoption lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brian Welker

Litigation lawyer

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Manisha Bajaj

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David Enevoldsen

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Brian Petersen

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2012

Pre Trial Practice, Cali Award

2011

Lawyering Process, Cali Award

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Edwards & Petersen PLC

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Corso Rhude

2004 - 2010

Office Manager, Allstate Insurance Company

Associations

2015 - Present

Arizona Association of Family Law Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

2013 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Varsity Leader

Sample of Legal Cases

Never say never

Successful

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Education

2012

Phoenix School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of New Mexico

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Emergency Preparedness

Family and the Law: How to protect yourself and your family.

Languages

English

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