Annette Cox Sandoval

Annette Cox Sandoval

4.1
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chandler, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

575 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 229, Chandler, AZ

About Annette

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 65%

Ms. Cox Sandoval is experienced both in and out of court representing clients facing divorce. Issues litigated include custody, spousal maintenance and business valuation matters.

21 years

65%
Child Custody 20%

Ms. Cox Sandoval's perspective on Child Custody matters is that both parties should be considerate of the best interest of the child(ren). Her work focuses on educating clients about workable parenting plans in the midst of conflict.

21 years

20%
Child Support 10%

Ms. Cox Sandoval - having experience in the family law realm - understands the necessity of child support and ensuring the calculations are fair and accurate.

21 years

10%
Juvenile Law 4%

Ms. Cox Sandoval is experienced handling dependency, guardianship and related matters in which minor children or Child Protective Services is involved. Ms. Cox Sandoval has served as guardian ad litem and attorney for both parents and children.

21 years

4%
Criminal Defense 1%

Ms. Cox Sandoval began her career in Pinal County Superior Court, handling adult felony matters. She also served as public defender in both Coolidge City Court and Mesa City Court handling misdemeanor DUIs, Assaults and Theft-related charges.

21 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 21 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2004

Active

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Location

Cox Sandoval Law, PLLC

575 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 229, Chandler, AZ, 85225

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Annette Cox Sandoval's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Prenuptial agreement - Annette Cox

I retained Annette's services for my prenuptial agreement. I was impressed upon first meeting her, but once I paid my retainer, her customer service decreased considerably. I did not feel that she was representing my interests or advising me on the terms of the agreement and how they might affect me ...down the line. She essentially made typographical adjustments to my document. When I asked questions about clauses that I found confusing, I got either vague answers or "this is standard language," which did not help me understand what it actually meant. When a final version was sent to my fiance's attorney, it contained language that I had previously stated that I wanted changed (clarified) or removed altogether. In the end, I let my retainer run out and retained someone else's services.

Annette Cox Sandoval

Replied last March 20, 2018

Thank you for your comment. We take all comments including those that are critical seriously. Upon review of this particular case, it appears that you as the client did not respond to our Firm's last email(s) and the line of communication as a result ceased. While I can understand you felt that my answers might have been vague, sometimes it requires follow up and discussion - to which I did not even know you had additional questions or concerns since there was no further response. With regards to what was sent to your fiance's attorney, the draft had been approved by you. After sending it on, we received an additional email inquiry from you to which we responded. The retainer agreement you had with the Firm was for consultation only on the prenuptial and did not include negotiating or advocating for your proposed changes. The limited scope was because you wanted to be mindful of costs and we were attempting to respect your budget. Had you wanted us to take a more proactive role, a response to our last email, more specific directions from you, and a broadened scope of retention would have been warranted.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Knowledgeable, thorough and caring attorney

Annette helped my daughter with her DCS case. My daughter is in recovery and was referred to DCS when she had her baby. Annette was so knowledgeable about the system and provided calm, non-judgmental and professional support and advise throughout the nearly 1 year ordeal. She was always prepared for ...each court date and also assisted with the final disposition including the custody determination. I feel like Annette truly cared about my daughter and granddaughter and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal help.

Posted by Christian | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

More than I could have ever asked for.

Annette and her team were very cooperative, driven with my goals in mind, extremely knowledgeable, always kept me in the loop and we're always forward and honest. They gave me guidance to follow, do's, don'ts and we're available anytime that I needed them. I cannot thank them enough for the time an...d effort they put in to make my case correct and resolute. I was dealing with a divorce, child care, child support and I thought I was never going to be able to get anywhere until Anette was referred to me. I truly felt for the first time that I had someone on my side and was able to correct my case lawfully.

Posted by TG | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Honest, hard-working and excellent!

I've had experience with other attorneys and Annette Cox is the best attorney I could have chosen. Ms. Cox is caring, listens to your concerns and works hard to represent you and your family. She takes into consideration all the aspects of your case. Ms. Cox is honest and straight to the point. She i...s not an attorney that will tell you "just what you want to hear". Ms. Cox will give you a fair and accurate picture of your case and what to expect. Ms. Cox is knowledgeable, dedicated and thorough. She's an excellent female attorney and I strongly recommend her to all my friends and family.

Posted by Benny | August 18, 2010 | Family

Annette Cox

Annette Cox was very knowledgeable and experienced in her field. She did a great job at helping me with my family law issues and even followed up with me to make sure everything was going well. I would definitely reccomend Annette and I will be using her again.

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Annette Cox Sandoval's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristina Matthews

Child custody lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on a case and she was always professional and acting in her client’s best interests. High skilled, professional, and efficient. I love working with attorneys like Annette!"

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Stasy Click

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Annette is a fabulous attorney who truly cares about each of her clients. She has a great reputation with the other family lawyers and with the judges she appears in front of. I have sent clients to Annette in the past and she has always treated them well. I highly endorse her!"

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Jennifer Kupiszewski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because she is an excellent attorney. Annette is a pleasure to work with on a case. Her legal strategy is creative and effective. She is committed to her client's and client's are well served by choosing her firm."

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Christy Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Kielsky

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Annette is a dedicated family law attorney, representing her clients with professionalism, zeal, and compassion. I recommend Annette for complex family law matters, especially those involving custody and parenting time issues."

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Mark Wagner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms.Cox. Annette works hard and is a very kind and caring person, always willing to help out. This shows in her practice and dedication to her clients."

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DeShon Pullen

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Annette and I worked together at my Firm for a number of years. Annette is an extremely knowledgeable and talented attorney. She has excellent written and verbal communication skills and aggressively pursues her clients' rights. I highly recommend Annette!"

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Alex Lane

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with many lawyers over the years. Annette is smart and fair. She is also an excellent communicator. I was very glad to have her working with me on a very difficult case. I offer my highest recommendation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Southwest Rising Star, Phoenix Magazine

2017

Southwest Rising Star, Phoenix Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

2012

Boutique Law Firm of the Month, Attorney at Law Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Cox Sandoval Law, PLLC

2013 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, Family Law Clinic, ASU

2012 - 2017

Owner, Law Office of Annette M. Cox, PLLC

2010 - 2012

Partner, Cox & Ryan, PLLC

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, DeShon Pullen & Associates

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Aslamy & Associates, PC

Associations

2019 - Present

Community Legal Services

Board Member

2010 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2010 - 2017

Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Board of Directors

Education

2004

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1998

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Maricopa County Bar Association

Juvenile vs. Family Court Options

Languages

English

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