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Licensed in Colorado for < 1 year
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Novo Law PLLC
3133 West Frye Road, Suite 101, Chandler, AZ, 85226
Novo Law PLLC
333 North Wilmot Road, Suite 340, Tucson, AZ, 85711
Novo Law PLLC
8400 East Crescent Parkway, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
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Jay J Hall's Reviews
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Posted by Jennifer | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Literal lifesaver
I consulted with Jay about divorce and child custody before the pandemic. Then the pandemic hit and everything got so crazy that I wasn't sure what to do. Other lawyers I talked to tried to scare me into hiring them and filing all kinds of documents immediately. They told me my case was too complicat...
Posted by Chloye | February 19, 2020 | Divorce & Separation
Without a doubt, most trustworthy!
I consulted with Jay on multiple topics regarding my divorce and child support/custody case; no matter my question or concern he always had a well educated answer. Even while emotionally overwhelmed (and probably a tad hysterical) he stayed level headed and patient with me while explaining what, how ...
Posted by Svetlana | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Amazing combination of experience, compassion and integrity!
Hands down the best in the Valley. Jay and Emi provided legal advice and guidance during a very difficult time in my life. They were not only experienced and knowledgeable, given their strong background in family law, they were also incredibly honest, very responsive, and extremely fair. Before makin...
Posted by Ryan Clancy | March 26, 2018
Excellent response
Jay wasn't able to take on my case given his workload and the speed I needed help but went the extra mile to give me some great referrals. Thanks Jay!
Posted by Jessica | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Couldn't have asked for a better lawyer!
Jay did an amazing job representing me during a child custody/child support case! I previously retained a different law firm and I was very unhappy with them and that's when I found Jay. Best decision I made was switching to him. He answered all of my questions no matter how big or small. He was very...
Jay J Hall's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Hall is a well rounded attorney who has a mastery of many legal areas. He gives great insight and detailed legal reasoning."
"I endorse Jay Hall. He is very knowledgeable in his practice areas and an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse Jay Hall. He is my go-to criminal defense attorney in Arizona."
"Jay is an excellent attorney that will thoroughly analyze your situation and develop the best strategy for your individual scenario. Jay is well-versed and very knowledgeable of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hall is an asset to the AVVO community. He provides very well reasoned and detailed responses on AVVO."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hall is an experienced and very knowledgeable attorney. He consistently provides sound legal answers."
"Jay's a very competent attorney. I was very impressed in his general competence in family law and litigation generally. He's an excellent writer and is willing to go the extra mile for clients. I would encourage anyone seeking a civil or family law attorney to meet with Jay, first."
"Excellent attorney, easy to work with and aggressively represents his clients."
"I would be remiss if I did not endorse Mr. Hall. I'm consistently impressed by the breadth of his knowledge. He's a formidable litigator whose thought processes are unique and unlike anyone I've ever known. He's able to stay a step or two ahead of his adversaries and his clients are the beneficiaries. He maintains such great relationships with his clients because he's able to empathize and relate to people like few others in our profession. I highly recommend him if you're looking for a business, family, or litigation attorney in the Phoenix area."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Although he is fairly new to Avvo, I have just reviewed an answer of Mr. Hall that was not only accurate and analytic but also customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. His perception of the consequences which he explained to the asker makes Mr. Hall's combination of qualities exactly what every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Jay is passionate about helping every single one of his clients achieve the best possible outcome in their individual cases. His excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with his passion for the law, enables him to obtain favorable results for his clients. I would highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Best Divorce Lawyer, Legal 100
2018
Best Divorce Attorney, Arizona Foothills Magazine
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Attorney Under 40, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Top 10 Family Lawyer in Arizona, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top Contributor Family Law, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor Litigation, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor Business Law, AVVO
2014
Lead Counsel Rated in Family Law, Lead Counsel
2014
Best Litigation Firm - Scottsdale, AZ, Best Businesses
2011
Litigation Fellowship, DePaul University College of Law
2010
Merit Scholarship, DePaul University College of Law
2006
Dean's List, University of Illinois
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Partner, Novo Law
2014 - 2023
Managing Partner, Hall Underwood, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Gurstel Chargo, PA
2013 - 2013
Attorney, Ryley Carlock & Applewhite
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm SectionMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2012 - Present
Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
High Net Worth Divorce
All monetary relief denied
Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud
Dismissal with prejudice; Fees awarded to my client
Divorce Temporary Orders
Spousal Support, Child Support, Sole Custody
High Net Worth Divorce
My client retained all important assets and avoided any spousal support.
Child Support Enforcement & Modification
My client received a substantial purge payment & an upward deviation in child support.
Breach of Contract
Prompt settlement recovering all of my client's damages
Dissolution with special needs child
65% Upward Deviation in Child Support
Custodial Parent Relocation
Relocation Granted
Education
2011
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Roundtable Chat
Special Considerations in Divorce
2015
Modernizing the Law
Hourly Fees: A Relic From the Past
2015
Family Law
Strategies for Effective Self-Representation
Publications
2015
Top Blawg Content Syndication
Credit During Divorce: An Unavoidable Casualty
2015
2015
AVVO Legal Guides
Top 9 Arizona Family Law Myths
2014
Legal Blog
How to "Win" Your Arizona Family Law Case
Languages
Spanish
English
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