Stuart John Peterson

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Stuart John Peterson

also known as Stuart Peterson

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Tempe, AZ
Practice Areas: Family

4700 S. Mill Avenue, STE 2, Tempe, AZ

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About Stuart

Biography

Helping Families Where It Matters Most. Call today for a consultation!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Child Custody, Enforcement, Legal Separation, Divorce, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, Modification

12 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2016 2015
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 13 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Peterson Law Firm

4700 S. Mill Avenue, STE 2, Tempe, AZ, 85282

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Stuart John Peterson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sonali Shah | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great Lawyer and great customer service

When I was going through bankruptcy I was very nervous and the process was scary. Mr. Peterson helped me the whole way including the appearance in court. Whenever I had any questions, I simply emailed him or called him and he promptly answered my questions. Mr. Peterson went above and beyond to help ...me with a SBA loan I had and dealt with their lawyers on my behalf. I would recommend Mr. Stuart Peterson and his law firm to everyone.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Stuart Peterson - Excellent Attorney

I called MacLeod Peterson because I was facing mounting credit card debt and the IRS was seizing my wages. I called Stuart Peterson and we met and he laid out a structured plan that put my mind at ease. He assisted me through a bankruptcy filing that not only took care of my credit card debt, but als...o wiped out my tax debt. I talked with several other people who said that my tax debt would never go away, but Stuart guided me to a path of being debt free and - better yet - free from the IRS. I would recommend Stuart and MacLeod Peterson to everyone who is in need of an attorney.

Posted by Janine | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Choice for your Attorney

I retained Stuart as my bankruptcy attorney and couldn't have been more pleased. Stuart genuinely cares about his clients. He provided professional guidance on a personal level. Stuart returned calls, answered emails and even text messages promptly. I felt like I was not "just another number" whose s...mall insignificant case would be pushed aside in favor of larger, more lucrative cases. I highly recommend Stuart Peterson as an attorney. You will definitely be pleased with his knowledgable, efficient and genuine care for your legal matters.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Thank you! Debt free and IRS no more

Stuart was wonderful. He assisted a loved-one with severe debt problems. Through his experienced, knowledgeable advice my partner can sleep a little easier. Thanks Stuart!

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Don't go to anyone else!

Sadly, this is not the first time I've had to file bankruptcy… each time due to an ex-spouse. The first time the law office we used was not a good experience. So I was very hesitant about using an attorney this time, but because of our complex situation, I felt it was in our best interest not to go i...t alone. I liked that we were able to make payments to pay our bankruptcy. That is one thing I think is pretty ironic, I'm broke how do you want me to pay for a BK? So it was nice to have a couple of years to be able to make payments to get it done. Bad side was, my husband and I filed for divorce before the BK could be done and I was moving out of state, to add even more confusion to the situation. Stuart was very kind and understanding of our unique situation, we have a terminal child and why I needed to move out of state, to seek medical care for her. He spoke with us and was able to come up with a plan for both of us to be able to still file for BK as I thought that was out the realm of possibilities for me given the new situation. Stuart was also able to have me not return to AZ for my hearing, which again was huge as I would've had to travel with so much medical equipment for my daughter as I do not have any family or friends in the new state we are in to have her watched. It also would've been a huge financial burden for me to have to travel back to AZ with her as well for a very short hearing. I appreciate all the communication I've had with their office as well, his assistant Victoria has been very helpful in answering my various questions. I did not feel like I was just a number with Stuart, who was only seeking money from another poor sap who couldn't control their finances. I appreciate all their hard work and getting me through this very difficult transition in my life with my daughter. Thank you Stuart and Victoria both!

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Stuart John Peterson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Giancarlo Sapelli

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Peterson is a wonderful and reasonable attorney. He is easy to work with but still fights for his clients positions."

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Nathan Carr

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stuart gets results for his clients. I definitely would recommend him."

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Kyle Cramer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart is a knowledgeable, hard working attorney that strives to achieve the desired results of his clients."

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K. Bryan Goodman

Unknown lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart is a dedicated and hard working attorney. He fights on behalf of his clients and has great success. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Theodore Stokes

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jason Treguboff

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, The Peterson Law Firm

2015 - 2017

Attorney, MacLeod Peterson

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Pew Law Center

Associations

2018 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

Associate Member

2013 - Present

Member

Bankrtupcy Section - State Bar of Arizona

2012 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2014 - 2017

Member

State Bar Committe on Unauthorized Practice of Law

Sample of Legal Cases

Discharged Taxes

$208k Tax Debt Discharged

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

$2.1 million unsecured debt discharged

Established Installment Agreement

IRS Wage Levy Released

Accepted Offer in Compromise (Federal)

Client paid 10.65% of his total tax debt

Successful Offer in Compromise Appeal

Client paid 2.83% of her total tax debt

Accepted Offer in Compromise (Federal)

Client paid 1.5% of her total tax debt.

Accepted Offer in Compromise (Federal)

Successfull offer for 1.58% of total tax debt

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Education

2012

Arizona State

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Brigham Young University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

The Unauthorized Practice of Law: How the Slippery Slope Can Become Sticky

Unauthorized Practice of Law

2015

2015 Annual Convention

Unauthorized Practice of Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Stuart earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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