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Stuart is the principal attorney at The Peterson Law Firm and will personally handle every aspect of your case within the firm. His first position out of law school focused on consumer bankruptcy filings wherein he spearheaded hundreds of bankruptcy cases within his first year of practice. This hands-on experience led him to handle complex issues involving heightened emotions and a need for optimal resolution for his clients. His current practice focuses both on consumer bankruptcy and in family law. His initial practice of bankruptcy has allowed him to be able to assist family law clients in complex financial issues faced in divorce matters and financials of many custody cases.
Stuart’s goal in founding The Peterson Law Firm is to create an attorney-client relationship wherein the client is not intimidated to ask questions nor feel bullied into a certain position. Each client to come to The Peterson Law Firm will meet directly with Stuart to discuss their case and goals. His goal in the practice of law is to help regular people faced with complex issues achieve a better and brighter future.
Stuart is not a robot and solely focused on the practice of law. His interests range from the latest trade rumors in the NFL to reading the latest science fiction novel that he found on the internet. He firmly believes that Superman is the greatest superhero and during the “off hours” you can likely find him spending time with his wife and their three children.
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12 years
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$ 250-250 per hour
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
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Posted by Marjorie | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was entering into a very difficult process that I was not sure about. However, I knew I needed legal counsel. After my initial contact with Stuart, I knew I was in good hands for this divorce. He was very kind and professional and explained the entire process in detail. He made himself availab...
Posted by Noelle | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Stuart was amazing throughout my divorce proceedings. He answer any question I had and help to keep me from losing hope because my ex was dragging things out. He fougt for me to get what was fair. I would hire him again or recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Beverley | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Stuart Peterson deserves the highest praise!!! He is the right man who would shield you from nasty attacks in divorce and protect your rights. Stuart is sharp and highly efficient!! He deals with nonsense from the opposing lawyer's client professionally. I always enjoy his punchy replies to the oth...
Posted by Steven | December 20, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Some people get hung up on a retaining a "name firm" with loads of attorneys (and support staff). I'm quite the opposite. I prefer to be dealt with like an important client that is not subject to go between support staff and that is exactly what you get with Stuart. When you need his help...he answer...
Posted by Diana | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
can’t thank Stuart enough for the amazing job he did with my case. I was going thru a custody battle with my difficult ex husband, but he was on top of everything and made sure he was always available to answer my questions. He was very thorough with his work and always went above and beyond. He was...
"Mr. Peterson is a wonderful and reasonable attorney. He is easy to work with but still fights for his clients positions."
"Stuart is a knowledgeable, hard working attorney that strives to achieve the desired results of his clients."
"Stuart is a dedicated and hard working attorney. He fights on behalf of his clients and has great success. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"Stuart is a stalwart in the Arizona legal community. He is extremely knowledgeable in the fields of debt relief and taxes. My first experience with Stuart was observing him in court with his clients. Stuart's clients always seemed to be the calmest clients in a courtroom filled with other debtor clients. This was for good reason, Stuart's expertise and highly client-informative approach spurs continues stellar outcomes for the people he serves. I would recommend Stuart to anyone seeking a knowledgeable yet approachable attorney in the area of debt relief."
"Stuart has a very in depth knowledge of bankruptcy, tax and domestic relation matters and he understands the interplay between all three areas. I have worked in the same field as Stuart for several years and I know first hand how his ability to problem solve and think on his feet allows him to achieve successful outcomes for his clients. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Stuart."
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2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
10th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
10 Best Attorneys in Arizona, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2017
10 Best Attorneys in Arizona, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
5th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell
2017 - Present
Attorney, The Peterson Law Firm
2015 - 2017
Attorney, MacLeod Peterson
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Pew Law Center
2018 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of CourtAssociate Member
2013 - Present
MemberBankrtupcy Section - State Bar of Arizona
2012 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2014 - 2017
MemberState Bar Committe on Unauthorized Practice of Law
$208k Tax Debt Discharged
$2.1 million unsecured debt discharged
IRS Wage Levy Released
Client paid 10.65% of his total tax debt
Client paid 2.83% of her total tax debt
Client paid 1.5% of her total tax debt.
Successfull offer for 1.58% of total tax debt
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Unauthorized Practice of Law
2015
Unauthorized Practice of Law
2024
2024
Spanish
English
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Top Contributor
Stuart earned significant contribution points in 2016.
How can my husband get custody of his 2 children ?
05 Feb 2018
Can i regain custody or joint custody of my two children after father was awarded full ?
18 Jan 2018
What are my chances of me getting 50/50 custody of my 3 year old daughter (Phoenix, AZ)?
04 Jan 2018