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

thepetersonlawfirm.com

Stuart John Peterson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Noelle | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing 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 shyla | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing family custody lawyer

Stuart made sure justice was served and represented me to the full extent. Stuart is a super hero to me and my family , we are very blessed to have him as our lawyer . after many years of trying to get my children it finally occurred I was granted relocation of my boys with joint custody . I live in... Colorado and was able to communicate effectively . Stuart defended me with passion and all his energy that he can give. I would recommend Stuart Peterson to anyone, he has truly made our family complete and happy now. He is one awesome lawyer!

Posted by Harry | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Law Firm

My ex and I never went to court to establish a parenting plan for our son. We were never married, so we never thought it would be necessary. Unfortunately, there were several instances when my son was at my ex’s house and the cops were called. Luckily nothing happened to my son, but my heart dropped ...at hearing about those encounters. I immediately looked for guidance and called MacLeod Peterson. Scott and Stuart offered me a free consultation to discuss my options. I appreciated their time and the options and decided to spend the money to make sure that my son would be with me more and a court order would support me. They represented me throughout the process and obtained the results we had discussed. My life, since the legal action, has been calmer and most importantly I have peace of mind when my son is not in my care and I get to spend more time with him. MacLeod Peterson is the place to look for legal help in a time of need.

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 anonymous | December 30, 2015

Professional Integrity!

My initial consultation with Attorney Stuart Peterson was very informative and satisfying. He patiently listened to the details of my situation and discussed several options that were available to my case. He helped me through the frustration of hearing some of the "real" facts of my case by expl...aining the risks and financial implications involved, but left the final decision up to me. I respect Attorney Stuart Peterson’s integrity and professionalism and would highly recommend him to others.

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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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