Monica H Donaldson Stewart

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Monica H Donaldson Stewart

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chandler, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation ... +2 more

3100 West Ray Road Suite 115, Chandler, AZ

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About Monica

Biography

If you have a family law situation, the attorneys at Donaldson Stewart, PC are here to help! Call 480-256-2236

If you have a family law situation, the attorneys at Donaldson Stewart, PC are here to help! Call 480-256-2236

If you have a family law situation, the attorneys at Donaldson Stewart, PC are here to help! Call 480-256-2236

If you have a family law situation, the attorneys at Donaldson Stewart, PC are here to help! Call 480-256-2236

If you have a family law situation, the attorneys at Donaldson Stewart, PC are here to help! Call 480-256-2236

If you have a family law situation, the attorneys at Donaldson Stewart, PC are here to help! Call 480-256-2236

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

27 years

30%
Family 20%

27 years

20%
Mediation 20%

27 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

27 years

15%
LGBT+ Law 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 28 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

3100 West Ray Road Suite 115, Chandler, AZ, 85226

donaldsonandassociateslaw.com/

Online Presence

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Monica H Donaldson Stewart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Posted by Katie | June 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, courteous, friendly attorney who knows what she is doing

I loved working with Monica because she was so nice and very helpful. She made the pre-nup process easy for me. I returned to her firm for my name change. I highly recommend Monica! Thank you!

Posted by Beth K. | April 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Heather Pelaez

I want to thank Heather and all the staff for helping me through a trying time in my life. The service I received was exceptional. I will definitely refer to anyone who needs your services.

Monica Donaldson Stewart

Replied last April 2, 2018

Thank you for sharing your comments!

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

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

Consultation

Great staff!! Marty was an excellent attorney. She helped us with our questions.

Monica Donaldson Stewart

Replied last February 20, 2018

Thank you for sharing your comments - I am always pleased (but never surprised!) to hear wonderful things about my associate attorneys and about my staff! It looks like you consulted with Marty Zalevsky about your case - I wonder if you'd be willing to post your review directly to her profile on Avvo so other consumers can read about your positive experience?

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

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

Positive Experience!

I had a "Positive Experience" with Monica H Donaldson Stewart! She answered my Family Law questions regarding Alimony issues clearly and in an understandable manner. I recommend her!

Posted by Bradford | April 8, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

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

Excellent Consultation

I cannot say enough about Monica. I was going through a divorce and was representing myself. I believed I had a good handle on the law...but just wanted to be sure. I found Monica thru Hyatt Legal Plans - and struck a goldmine when I randomly selected her as she was on my way to work. Three... times I met with her for consultation (plus some emails here and there.) She executed a document review on all the paperwork I filed. She confirmed or corrected my understanding on divorce law. She provided strategies on how to navigate thru some rough waters, and she was there for whatever support I might have needed. She was the "Ace" in my back pocket. Needless to say, I did represent myself in court, and the result - the judge ruled in my favor on all contested points. So if Monica could help me win my divorce hearing, and ensured that my assets were saved, and that the assets that my wife tried to keep from me, were thus secured, and doing that all just in the background...then I can only imagine what she could do if she ever represented me in person in a courtroom. So if you need a lawyer for a divorce, and if you want what is due to you by law...look no further. Give this lady a call.

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Monica H Donaldson Stewart's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebekah Burz

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working against Monica in a contested case. She was a tough but fair opponent who handled the matter with integrity and skill."

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Michael Clonts

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Personable, easy to work with, and professional. Family law can be very high tension, so having Monica involved makes everyone more at ease and keeps the process moving as smoothly as possible."

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Moshier

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Monica is thorough and knowledgeable. She is committed where possible to using collaborative law. I trust her work product and her legal analysis. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sundown White

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Monica is very knowledgeable and professional."

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Jordan Zitron

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Monica on more than one occasion, and I am always impressed by her reasonableness and her ability to encourage parties to work towards settlement."

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Louis Lombardo

Unknown lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Monica is the rare attorney who has both a deep knowledge of the law, and the compassion to see that it is applied fairly. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Stewart is a valuable asset to this community. Her continuing dedication to the law and her clients is admirable."

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Reagen Kulseth

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her advice is thoughtful and well-considered."

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Tracey Van Wickler

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Monica is a well-respected member of the family law community, highly regarded by practitioners, experts and the judiciary. She is a strong advocate for her clients, but always conducts herself with the upmost level of professionalism. Monica is settlement minded and a highly skilled litigator in the courtroom. I would recommend Monica to anyone."

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Christopher Hildebrand

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am a practicing divorce attorney and have had the pleasure of working on cases with Monica throughout the years. She has always been professional, thoroughly prepared, and reasonable. She simply gets the job done. I can confidently endorse Monica!"

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John Gaertner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Monica is an excellent attorney. Very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. She serves all her clients extremely well."

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Mark Shields

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Very professional and very competent. She is a credit to the legal community."

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Gregory Riebesehl

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Monica is knowledgeable and the pleasure to work with."

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Monica is an excellent attorney in family matters. She is very knowledgeable and experienced!"

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Steven Zachary

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Donaldson Stewart is very knowledgeable about the law. I enjoy reading her responses to verify what I know about the law and see different was to approach a family law case."

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John O'Brien

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Brandy Ramsay

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Monica is a well known and well respected family law attorney in the community. She gives quality advice and is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney."

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Thomas Morton

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Monica has mediated my cases, she has been the opposing counsel on my cases, and her associates have been opposing counsel on my cases. She is a great mediator and attorney."

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Alyson Foster

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Moshier

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Louis Lombardo

Family lawyer

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Terry Smith

Family lawyer

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Holly Bartee

Family lawyer

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John Gaertner

Family lawyer

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Clint Smith

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Aaron Blase

Family lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

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Carlie Owsley

Family lawyer

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Anthony Zezima

Family lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Gadow

Family lawyer

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Richard Fregin

Family lawyer

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Zalena Kersting

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2011

Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Attorney, Donanldson Stewart, P.C.

Associations

2018 - Present

Maricopa County Association of Family Mediators

Secretary

2009 - Present

Board of Legal Specialization

Board Member

2009 - Present

East Valley Bar Association

Treasurer

2007 - Present

Maricopa County Superior Court

Judge Pro Tem - Family Court

2008 - 2009

East Valley Bar Association

President

Education

1997

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Multiple Family Law Continuing Legal Education Seminars

Various Family Law Topics

Languages

English

Activity

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