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Craig P. Cherney
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Biography
Clients expect and pay more to receive Mr. Cherney's legal advice. Craig Cherney is a different kind of attorney. He truly listens and solves problems rather than merely identify risks. Craig is also a unique talent for a family law dispute. Craig brings complex real property, business and financial expertise to family law matters enabling him to offer clients a tremendous strategic advantage. He provides a unique perspective to complex issues like asset valuation, asset recovery, disposition and sale of real property, division and valuation of of business partnerships and practices, determining present value of future income streams and locating hidden assets or income often implicated in family law disputes.
Mr. Cherney also serves as a testifying real estate expert witness based on his years of hands on real estate experience both in private equity and residential and commerical transactions. When serving as an expert witness, other lawyers hire and retain Mr. Cherney to testify for their own clients to advance their real estate claims in courts throughout the nation. Mr. Cherney has been appearing and testifying as a real estate expert witness since 2012.
In law school, only the top graduates are offered the privilege of working for a federal judge. Craig was one of the few, to clerk for not just one federal judge after law school, but two active federal judges. Clerking for a sitting federal judge is the toughest training an attorney can get, bar none. Having participated in countless federal court trials, Craig’s writing skills are razor sharp. This exceptional writing ability complements his skills in the family law courtroom where he seeks the highest and best result obtainable by law. Craig was first admitted to practice law 28 years ago and is licensed in three states: Arizona, California and Nevada. He is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the District of Arizona, the Southern District of California and the Northern District of California.
Nationally recognized real estate expert with deep litigation experience in all family law matters.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
25%
15 years | 500 cases
Family
25%
15 years | 350 cases
Real Estate
25%
21 years | 150 cases
Child Custody
10%
15 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2023 2022 2020
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 15 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 20 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
High Desert Family Law Group LLP
(480) 351-6116
Mobile
20715 N. Pima Road, Suite F108, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
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Craig P. Cherney's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 31 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Alyssa | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Works well with people
Craig is ethical and a people person. Craig helped me win sole child custody in a family law matter that included a trial. He also works well with his employees as a team—which definitely helps. He also likes to educate and encourages the why behind the what. He has a method to his madness and anyone...
Posted by Matt McQuarrie | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Craig Cherney
I hired Craig for a custody agreement over 8 years ago and couldn't have been happier with the results he got for myself and my daughter. I had met with multiple attorneys prior to seeing him and none of them had any solution to the situation I was in. After our first meeting Craig was able to solv...
Posted by John | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Combination of Knowledge, Experience and Organization
I’ve had the opportunity to work with numerous attorneys over the years, and I can confidently say that Craig Cherney and Leslie Martinez at High Desert Law Group provide best-in-class legal advice and service. Their professionalism, depth of knowledge, and strategic approach are truly second to none...
Posted by P. J. | March 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable, experienced and reasonable
Craig is the consummate professional--a lawyer's lawyer. He is knowledgeable, experienced, well-prepared and results oriented. He was able to keep my divorce on track and we reached a final resolution in a very short time. He's responsive and his rates are reasonable. I could not recommend him hi...
Posted by Shylah | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Dismissed an order of protection against me
Craig was a great attorney and made everything simple for me as this was my very first time going to court or dealing with anything legal in general. He helped me win my case and he’s very helpful and good at what he does
Craig P. Cherney's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Craig is a dedicated advocate but he seeks at every turn to minimize conflict and reach the same resolution you'll ultimately reach in a courtroom anyhow. I am beyond impressed with his even disposition and I always look forward to collaborative law cases where we oppose each other."
"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Cherney as opposing counsel in a divorce matter. During our litigation, Mr. Cherney always presented himself as extremely knowledgeable in the field of family/divorce law and a seasoned litigator. Mr. Cherney's decades of legal experience is obvious in the way he approaches his case. I look forward to working with Mr. Cherney again."
"I cannot imagine there is another Family Law attorney that is as uniquely qualified as Craig Cherney. His finesse is fun to watch and a powerful tool for his clients. If you need a big brain in your corner, Craig is it."
"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is an unusually bright and resourceful attorney. Craig cares about his client's and has the skill set to go the extra mile for them. I would not hesitate to send my own family members to Craig for representation in any legal matter."
"Craig Cherney is an excellent attorney. We worked on a matter and obtained an outstanding result for our client. I was impressed by Craig's dedication, client-comes-fist attitude and legal skills. If you need a great real estate or family law attorney in Phoenix, Craig is the person to call!"
"I endorse Craig. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"i strongly endorse craig and his firm! Craig has extensive experience in navigating through the some times murky waters of the various court systems. He previously clerked for a federal judge which only the top lawyers get selected for that type of position. He has extensive experience in divorce, real estate, business, personal injury and bankruptcy law. His entire office team is responsive and really understands where their clients are coming from."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
1994
Assistant Editor, San Diego Law Review
1994
Merit Scholarship, University of San Diego School of Law
Work Experience
1998 - 2004
Federal Law, Department Of Justice
Associations
2013 - Present
Forensic Expert Witness AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Almuti v. Amar
Husband prevailed at trial by providing far less alimony than demanded by wife's counsel.
Education
1996
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2022
Arizona State Bar Commission
Arizona State Bar Commission Annual Meeting-Attendee
2021
Arizona State Bar Commission
Arizona State Bar Commission Annual Meeting-Attendee
2019
Forensic Expert Witness Association, Phoenix Chapter
Handling Objections at Trial
2016
Dinner Presentation, Forensic Expert Witness Association Phoenix Chapter
Drafting Expert Witness Contracts
2011
ULI Annual National Conference
Shark Tank Participant: Navigating purchase of Distressed Debt and Foreclosing on a Failed Master Plan Land Project in Colorado
Publications
2019
West Legalworks
Julio C. Pacheco v. Terra Michele Miller - 1 CA-CV 18-0299FC
2014
LexisNexis publication
NOrton Vs. Phonejocky LLC ARI Period Lexis 2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I bought a house three weeks ago, and found undisclosed water damage/leak is it worth legal action.
06 Dec 2025
Q&A
Can my ex-husband get joint custody in Arizona when he is a parched member of a bike club ?
25 May 2025
Q&A
Should I file Contempt in addition to a Request to modify parenting time to become the school parent, and what should I focus on
27 May 2025