Richard Steven Fregin

Richard Steven Fregin

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Family

725 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 303, Scottsdale, AZ

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

32 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-395 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 20 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1994

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

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725 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 303, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253

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Richard Steven Fregin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | December 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding service

Rich was more than understand, thoughtful and helpful. Rich happened to be the 3rd lawyer I hired and I will continue using him in the future. The communication from Rich and the office people was outstanding. I was always kept informed about where we were at in the process.

Posted by Katie | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

He made the best of my bad situation.

I would like to commend Richard on his work on my behalf. He handled my divorce, and did a great job. Of course it was a sad, draining and emotional situation, but he was an outstanding person to be able to speak with in regards to my issues. He presented not just the perspective I wanted to hear, bu...t a perspective that was bilateral and reasonable. He talked me ‘off my ledge’ when I was working myself up with issues that were not actually worthy of even being issues. Sometimes I had concerns that were in need of a prompt and direct response, and other times I had questions and ‘what if’ scenarios that he helped talk me through. He was very reasonable in cost, exceptional in service and sound in advice and guidance. Along with that is his assistant Mandy Demers. She is a remarkable woman. She has a very good grasp of the ‘ins and outs’ of the law and of filing. She was hands down a saving grace for me when she would accept a short 15min call that would relieve me for hours and hours of internal stress. She has been in the business for a long while, and her experience is invaluable. I think this team is awesome, and not that I would ever wish a divorce or family matter on anyone, but if the time/need comes, you would be foolish to go with anyone but these two.

Posted by Jason | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

There are not enough stars...

I have two ex-wives. Two. They knew of each other and had plenty of time to get friendly and come up with lots of stories about how neglectful, abusive and evil I am. All exes do that, sure, but I had two. Where that get's sticky is that they would talk to court-appointed people and tell these sto...ries they had cooked up; their interview matched each other, but didn't match mine, of course. Those reports to the court would then say something like "their stories match, so it must be true" and the judges would act as if it actually were true, and was upset because he thought I was lying to boot. That's a lot of leverage, substantiated by deadbeat dad stereotypes but unchecked by reality. Imagine how badly that could go. My situation was worse than that. Have you ever gone into a hearing to find out that your expensive attorney isn't prepared? They aren't aware of key details of your case or even where to find them in your file? This was how I was being separately represented in the midst of the exes using and abusing the system. It's at this low point that I hired Rich to represent me in both cases. Rich and his paralegal, Mandy, were fantastic from Day 1. They're professional and very detailed. There was never a point at which I felt that they were forgetting any details or missing the point in any of my pleadings or proceedings. In the end, they turned that horrible situation into a much more fair and balanced one. It didn't happen overnight, but they were extremely effective... both legally and in keeping me focused on the big picture along the way. Rich will be my attorney until I no longer need one. I will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Posted by chad | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

divorice

i recently had to go thru one of the hardest times in my life. being married with 5 children for 8 years and sad to say the marriage was indisputably broken. i didn't want to be taken advantage of because i have been thru similar courts and was left with a very bad outcome due to another lawyer not d...oing his job properly. i was very hesitant to get another but knew i needed one. Richard was very knowledgeable with everything and let me know exactly what to expect as the trial went along. the outcome was satisfactory even though we didn't get everything we went for. we did however get 99% of what we wanted because of the evidence and the way it was presented. i deeply appreciate there willingness to help and give me instruction also with there sympathy knowing that this was not a light subject. from the bottom of my heart i want to thank Richard Fregin and Mandy Deemers for all the support and representing my children and I

Posted by Terressa Tue | January 04, 2012 | Child Custody

Rich was wonderful!

Rich was an attorney assigned to my case by a firm I had hired 3-4 years ago. I had a very nasty battle with my children that spanned 2 counties so it made my case very difficult. I liked Rich very much because he was very nice, he didn't make me feel as if I was beneath him as others in the legal in...dustry have. When Rich left this firm he had the respect to contact me and tell me so that I didn't feel as if he just up and left me. It was this day that I knew that Rich stood above many of the other attorneys out there and also helped to put a positive perspective on such a bad reputation that attorney's have. I didn't just feel like I had an attorney, I felt lie I had a friend too. I liked how knowledgable he was and always willing to help, as well s how patient he was with all of my questions.He was also never above showing his human side. He understood and made me feel a lot bettter about the nasty battle I was going through. He was compassionate, professional and I would recommend his services to anyone just as I have in the past. :0)

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Richard Steven Fregin's Lawyer Endorsements

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David White

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely professional."

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Sundown White

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard was very professional in a highly contested case I had with him."

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Michael Clancy

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Richard Fregin. Richard is a dedicated advocate for his clients but he also routinely seeks to resolve matters in a fair and productive way. I found Richard very easy to work with and an asset to the family law community."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. An excellent and knowledgeable attorney who really cares about clients."

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Gregory Riebesehl

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a knowledgeable attorney, and has always been a pleasure to work with on family law matters."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jonathan Brooks

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rich is an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled family law attorney. He will provide honest, thoughtful, candid advice. I endorse Rich without hesitation."

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Monica Donaldson Stewart

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Rich on a number of occasions and I consider him to be an extremely knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy attorney. I highly recommend his services."

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John McKindles

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer and recommend him without reservation. In previous cases in which we were opposing counsel, I came to respect Richard's talent and abilities as a hard-working advocate for his clients. Should anybody need the legal services he provides, I would strongly suggest consulting with him."

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DeShon Pullen

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is a very experienced family law lawyer who aggressively advocates for his client. His extensive legal experience is hard to beat!"

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David White

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Michael Clancy

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Jill Rogers

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John McKindles

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Associate Attorney, R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

2012 - 2023

Attorney, Donalson Stewart, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Attorney, DeShon Pullen & Associates, PLC

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Richard S. Fregin

2005 - 2009

Attorney, Law Office of Steven M. Ellsworth, PC

1994 - 2005

Attorney, Law Office of Richard S. Fregin

Associations

2006 - Present

Arizona Bar Association

Member

Education

1993

Hamline U

Juris Doctor

1991

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

Bachelor of Science

1985

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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