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3200 N. Dobson Rd. Suite D1, Suite 13, Chandler, AZ, 85224
3200 N. Dobson Rd. Suite D1, Chandler, AZ, 85224
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Desiree | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
HIGHLY recommend!!
Ms. Stromfors and her legal team are excellent. I hired her to represent me in a severance matter against an abusive ex-husband—one of the most difficult and frightening experiences of my life. From the very beginning, Ms. Stromfors made the process feel manageable and far less overwhelming. She h...
Posted by Kevin | March 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Public Pretender
I had Stephanie appointed to me by the court. I gave her evidence that would of stopped my case right at the beginning. Stephanie wouldn't even look at it and ended up costing me my child. Stephanie wouldn't fight any of the false accusations against me that I pointed out and had evidence of perju...
Thank you for your comments. Our firm welcomes constructive feedback. Generally speaking, in my practice parents are appointed counsel when formal legal action, called a Dependency Petition, is filed by Department of Child Safety (“DCS”) to request the Court order removal of a child from a parent. DCS is only permitted to interfere with a parent’s fundamental right to parent by showing the Court substantial harm will come to the child unless a child is removed from the parent or guardian. In doing so, DCS must outline for the Court and the parents/guardians clear allegations of abuse or neglect and identify there is no parent or guardian who is willing/able to safely parent the child. Once a Dependency action is commenced, DCS is required by the Court to provide a parent with services designed to help the parent overcome the challenges which led to the child being removed. The goal of Court ordered services is to reunify parent and child. Those services can include, but are not limited to: random UA testing, substance abuse assessment and treatment, individual counseling, visitation and mental health assessments/treatment. The Court holds regular status conferences to ensure DCS is in compliance with its obligation to the parents and the child, to monitor whether a parent is engaging in the Court ordered services and to determine if additional services are required to aid reunification. Once a parent participates in those services over a period of time and demonstrates necessary behavioral changes to indicate the parent is safe, reunification is imminent. If a parent does not participate in the Court ordered services, for whatever reason, a parent is not able to show he or she has taken steps to “fix” the circumstance which made Court intervention/removal necessary. The attorney for a parent in a Dependency Action is court appointed to advocate for a parent’s right to not only receive services but to remove systemic barriers for the parent’s ability to access services. Additionally, appointed counsel litigates on behalf of a parent to ensure a strong legal defense in order to fight unwarranted claims against a parent and to guide the parent through the legal process. As an attorney for a parent in a Dependency action, I strive for regular, effective communication with my clients and work with DCS to overcome any obstacles unique to my client’s circumstance. However, no attorney, regardless of skill level or experience, can overcome a parent’s lack of participation in services and the impact that parent’s lack of action will have on the outcome of the case. If you are a client, I encourage you to contact our office to discuss further any concerns you may have.
Posted by Jay | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and compassionate
I have used Stephanie for 2 divorces now. The first involved custody of my daughter and the second involved determination and compensation for equity in my business. Both were long and complicated. In both cases she was compassionate to me helping ease my stress and anxiety while also being very prof...
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2017 | Child Custody
Bias, anti father's rights
This woman was appointed as B.I.A. in my case. She has put my child in serious danger. My child's therapist recommended that he not returned to his mother's due to serious issues. My child has made statements of abuse among other things happening at his mother's house. Miss stromfors recommended the ...
Thank you for your comments. Given the confidential nature of my involvement in your case, I will respond to your concerns here in a general fashion. The Family Court appoints a Best Interest Attorney (“BIA”), pursuant to Rule 10, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, in cases where there are allegations of abuse or neglect by one or both parents against a child in the family court matter. The BIA does not represent either parent nor does the BIA represent the child or children. The BIA is appointed solely to represent the best interest of the child. Typical to this type of case, when someone has alleged abuse or neglect against a child, the parent or parents have one or several impediments to his or her ability to parent. As such, these impediments can make it difficult for a parent to have accurate insight regarding the possible causes of abuse or neglect to a child which, in turn, can result in a parent’s inability to act in the best interest of his or her child. Therefore, my role as a BIA is to act independently of either parent to investigate the allegations, interview the children, and collect relevant collateral information. Based upon the information I obtain, I will advocate for the child or children’s best interest in the family court matter. I can appreciate a parent may not agree with my position in a case – it is not unusual for a parent to feel defensive or in conflict with the BIA because the parent does not agree with the BIA. Please keep in mind, however, as the BIA I am required to give notice of my position, file pleadings and submit evidence just as any parent must do. I am not appointed as a mental health expert, the Court cannot consider my position as “evidence” and I do not give the Court recommendations. As such, I must litigate my position and meet the same burden of proof as any party to the action must do. Although I may take a position which appears adverse to a parent’s position, my consistent goal is for the children to have a safe and healthy relationship with both parents, to the extent each parent is able to do so. Further, I advocate for services and interventions to assist a parent to improve his or her relationship with the children. Although we previously attempted to address your specific concerns, I encourage you to continue your conversation with my firm. In the alternative, you should express your concerns in writing to the Court in order that all parties have a forum in which to address his or her respective positions. I wish you the best of luck.
Posted by Nina | April 30, 2015 | Family
Out of State Emergencies
Due to a family tragedy and emergency that occurred in Arizona, I was left scrambling to locate a strong family/juvenile court attorney to help me protect my grandchild. I live on the east coast and this situation was horrific and the need to locate the best attorney 3000 miles away just added to ou...
"Stephanie is a great lawyer with a strong skill set in trying to reach a sensible resolution. I was appreciative of her approach and thought she did an excellent job on our case. I believe Stephanie is a strong advocate for her clients and will do an outstanding job on any case she handles."
"I have been opposing counsel on a case with Stephanie. She did an excellent job. She was well prepared, presented a very good case at trial, and was very professional. I have no hesitation endorsing Stephanie!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie has excellent cross examination skills. I watched as she examined a county employee with questions that caused pregnant pauses prior to answers such the answers really didn't matter. Stephanie had made her point purely through her superb crafting of the questioning."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have the privilege of working as Stephanie's Associate and I could not ask for a better mentor. Stephanie is knowledgeable, ethical, caring and compassionate. She believed in me as a new attorney and took a chance by taking me under her wing to show me the ropes of family law. It is an honor to work for such a strong, talented attorney."
"Stephanie is THE "go to" attorney in the area of juvenile law. Not only do I rely on her for my clients, she frequently teaches in this area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is an excellent lawyer and an asset to the legal community. She is my go-to person when I have a question about family law. Stephanie is very knowledgeable in her practice areas and is devoted to the highest level of representation for her clients. I never hesitate to refer potential clients to Stephanie when their needs fall outside of my practice area or I have a conflict of interest that prevents me from taking the case. I know that Stephanie will provide the same high level of service that I would want if I were hiring an attorney, and I am confident that any potential client will be in good hands with Stephanie."
"Over the years I have worked on a number of cases with Stephanie. She is more than competent and has a command of the law both in and out of the courtroom. I would trust Stephanie as a legal advocate for members of my own family, so referring her to friends and colleagues goes without saying."
"Stephanie is an excellent attorney who is very diligent in her legal work. She is very compassionate and has an incredible insight about people. I have referred people to Stephanie in the past and I will continue to refer her clients in the future."
Child custody lawyer
Juvenile law lawyer
Family lawyer
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Family lawyer
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Stromfors Law Office, P.C.
2000 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law (Including Juvenile Law) Section
1998 - 2005
American Inns of Court
1999
Juris Doctor
1996
Master
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science