Kareen O'Brien

Kareen O'Brien

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

17470 N Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 13 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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17470 N Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255

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Kareen O'Brien's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer Out There By Far

We hired Kareen to help with a very nasty Custody battle one where the other side was trying to win at no cost and doing it dirty. Kareen stepped in and saved the day. She help get equal custody and help stop a very unethical lawyer from writing and sending lie filled emails that were merely the othe...r sides way of trying to make the mother in the case look bad and in fact it all backfired thanks to Kareen O'Brien. We owe her more than simple words could ever say, she gave us the strength to hold on and ride it out and in the end the Judge saw right through all the lies and deceit, and the mother was reunited with her daughter and our family is whole again. Thank You Kareen

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best choice for a thorough lawyer.

I am absolutely happy with Kareen O'Brien. She was passionate about my case and she was completely confident in the courtroom. Even though I had quite a tricky case, she was able to help me figure out my best options.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would rate her 10 stars if they gave that option!!!!

I was engaged in a highly contested and volatile custody battle. I was not represented by an attorney at first and I was so scared. When your child and their well being are at stake you don't want to take chances...so I sought out the representation of an attorney. I was referred to Kareen through a ...family friend.....it was the very best choice I ever made!!! From the start she saw clearly my perspective and I really appreciated that she took the time to explain the process to me. She answered my questions with care. I could tell she knew what she was doing. Her confidence gave me comfort which to me was priceless when going through such a stressful and scary experience. Her court room etiquette is to be admired. What I most appreciated above all else is that I could see Kareen genuinely cared about my case and that she sincerely understood how I felt. I am so very thankful to her. The results that I got in my case were better than I had originally hoped for. I am pleased to say that because of Kareens efforts and skill my son has a safe happy healthy future ahead of him. If ever I need to be represented in court again...without question Kareen is the only attorney I would ever trust to handle my affairs.

Posted by Steve | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

PROFESSIONAL, NO NONSENSE, AFFORDABLE ATTORNEY!

After firing a non-ambitious attorney. My wife and I found Kareen on the AVVO site. From our first consultation to the final not guilty verdict, we have been nothing but impressed with her professional conduct and aggressive style. I would recommend Kareen to anyone needing a criminal defense atto...rney. I am convinced that had we kept our previous attorney, my son would be facing many years in prison.

Posted by Matt | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

FREE!!!!!

I was a client of Mrs. O'Brien and was incarerated for an alleged crime that I never did. I was facing 35-99 years. She stepped in and took over my case. We went to trial and won our verdict of Not Guilty. Thank You Kareen.

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Kareen O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Stewart

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kareen is an outstanding lawyer and tenacious trial attorney. Her preparation and skill is truly amazing and I highly recommend her for any divorce or child custody matter."

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Russell Wenk

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kareen was opposing counsel on a divorce case. It was a true pleasure to work with her as she was knowledgeable about the law and the facts of the case. She advocated strongly for her client while always being professional and respectful of all persons involved. I endorse Kareen."

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Ryan Tait

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kareen and I met when she was working in the Prosecutors office and we had a trial as opposing counsel. She was thorough, proficient and professional in her handling of the case. She was extremely knowledgeable on the law and presented a compelling case to the jury. I hold her in high regard."

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Ryan Tait

Criminal defense lawyer

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Oscar Castañeda

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2021

10 Best Family Law Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

10 Best Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best Female Family Law Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2016

Excel 2016 Introduction, ONLC Training Centers

2016

Microsoft Office OneNote 2013, ONLC Training Centers

2002

2nd Place Brief and Semi-Finalist Team, Cardozo Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate Attorney, Stewart Law Group

2013 - 2016

Attorney, Law Offices of Kareen O'Brien, PLLC

2012 - 2013

Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Ofc

2006 - 2012

Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

State Bar Military Legal Assistance Committee

Member

2016 - Present

Mountain Ridge High School Mock Trial Team

Team Advisor

2014 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Criminal Justice Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the matter of K.

Father prevailed

State v. J.

Not Guilty

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Education

2004

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office-Branch CLE Program

Helping Your Witness Experience "Total Recall" On the Stand (Hearsay Exceptions)

2010

Los Angeles County District Attorney Saturday Seminar

The Uniform Act To Secure Witnesses, Business Records, Hearsay, and the Constitution

Publications

2003

Southwestern Journal of Law and Trade in the Americas Giving Rise To A Claim: Is the FTAIA's Section 6A(2) an Antitrust Plaintiff's Key to the Courthouse Door?

Languages

English

Activity

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