Angela Y Peacock

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Angela Y Peacock

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tempe, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

7855 South River Parkway, Suite 122, Tempe, AZ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Angela

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Child Custody 30%

30%
Family 30%

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2022 2020
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+ 7
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 23 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Peacock & Banfield, PLLC

7855 South River Parkway, Suite 122, Tempe, AZ, 85284

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Angela Y Peacock's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

111 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 24 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by LC | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

An attorney you can trust

Angela is hands down the best attorney you could ask for. This was my first time having to go to court and I didn't know what to expect. Angela took the time to explain exactly what to expect and what we could hope for in my situation. She did exactly what she said she was going to do. If I could ...give her 10 stars, I would. I would recommend her to anyone that is going through a messy custody battle. Angela and her staff went out of their way numerous times to help me prepare for court. They are both extremely helpful and friendly. In court, Angela is firm and does not take any nonsense from the other side, she will fight for you. I will be forever grateful to Angela for helping me protect my children.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I wish I would have found Angela Peacock sooner!

I wish I would have found Angela Peacock sooner! Her knowledge of family law was beyond my expectations as well as her professionalism. She was very adept and punctual at responding to phone calls and emails. She even went out of her way responding on weekends and afterhours to ensure I received t...he answers to my questions and confirmed I understood everything. When meeting on phone calls or in person, she was great on staying on task and keeping track of items that needed to be addressed during the meeting. She provided great feedback regarding items that she had run into in the past with other cases and provided her expert opinion on how she believed things could go, which in some cases was not in our favor. If I was not familiar, or did not understand what was occurring during the case, she made sure that I was well informed of my rights and understood what the consequences were. Before any communication was sent out, she was sure to get my approval prior to it becoming legally binding. I highly recommend Angela Peacock for any child custody or family law issues. Her experience of family law is hard to surpass and her humanity is beyond appreciated during those hard times. Prior to hiring Angela, I was being represented by another who had none of the qualities mentioned above and gravely paid for it. If you decide to hire a different attorney, I strongly suggest you do your homework first.

Posted by Emily | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

SHE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!!!

I had been dealing with a family court custody case for over a year by the time I met Angela Peacock. Before I met Angela, I had used a different attorney, but because I lacked confidence in my first attorney, I switched to Angela. Angela was referred to me by one of her previous clients. From the ...first time I met with Angela, I knew she was exactly what I needed, and I knew she would be in my corner. Angela came into the case, and she immediately turned my case around for the better. When we went to trial, I felt prepared, confident and at ease. Angela helped me obtain custody of my son, and she fought for me every step of the way! She is professional, honest, caring, and timely in her responses. Angela is one of the best attorneys, and her assistant, Stacey, is wonderful. I highly recommend Angela, and have already referred my friends to her.

Posted by SH | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Smart, Savvy and Incredibly Effective attorney who cares about her clients

As a professional working for a Fortune 50 company, I always seek the most competent professionals especially when my hard earned money and my child’s future are at stake. And I am pleased that Angela far exceeded my expectations. I retained Angela for handling my divorce in order to prevent my ex-...spouse from removing my child from Arizona. She wasted no time and had my ex-spouse served the very next day. During court day, she was very well prepared and also met with me in advance to strategize on my case. During the entirety of the divorce process, Angela had always gone above and beyond to ensure my questions were answered, sometimes even taking calls over the weekend. I found her advice to be straightforward, clear and calming. This was especially important at a time in my life where I found decision making difficult. She seemed very professional and ethical in her dealings with the opposing side--she's a shark when needed but puts her settlement hat on when she can. Given her vast experience in family law, she was able to predict which way the court will rule. This helped in bringing the opposing counsel to the negotiation table instead of going to court which is far more time consuming and expensive. She also did her best to expedite the case to a speedy resolution. I really enjoyed working with her. She genuinely cared and showed interest in me and my child as people and focused on what I wanted rather than me just being another case. When dealing with Angela’s office, I felt that I always received personalized attention, which is very comforting during testing times. I know there may be future battles, and it’s nice to know I have someone who is knowledgeable and professional on my side forever. Its my pleasure to recommend Angela to those who can benefit from her commitment to the practice of family law.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exactly what I needed

When my child's mother and I decided to separate, we had to deal with the stress of establishing a custody and child support agreements. Getting these agreements right was particularly important because we had never been married, so I additionally had to be established as the legal father. When it be...came clear that we would need to go through the legal system to settle our differences of opinion on what was best for our daughter, I was lucky enough to hire Angela Peacock. The first time I met with Angela I was thoroughly impressed at her immediate understanding of my situations and what I needed, which was something I did not have a clear understanding of. I also admired that she always told me what I needed to know, even when it might not be what I wanted to hear. I had the wonderful experience of not being just another case file lost in the shuffle of a larger general practice firm, and more importantly I had the benefit of working with someone that was a specialist in family law with an understanding of the numerous special rules and regulations that apply to it. Angela and her paralegal Lisa were always quick to answer my questions and handled communications with the court and Opposing Counsel in a professional manner, even when OC would delay responses and documents. She always presented me with my options, and gave good advice based on her previous experience. At the same time, and equally important in my opinion, she never dismissed me when I asked questions or challenged her advice. Her attention to detail was excellent, and was particularly valuable in preparing documents and in making sure all issues were covered in settlement negotiations. I would definitely encourage someone going through this difficult process to consider Angela Peacock, and am certainly glad that I did.

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Angela Y Peacock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fred Ruotolo

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Angela on many cases. I would be very confident and comfortable referring my family and closest friends to her for their family law and divorce matters. Angela is unique among family lawyers in that she is both very detailed oriented, she will not miss a small detail, but yet at the same time, like all great lawyers, she can see the big picture and long term needs of her clients. Her mastery of these conflicting skills enables her to provide exceptional advice to her clients. I have witnessed her under pressure and she does not crack under pressure. She is calm under fire, keeps a clear and rational head. She cannot be intimidated. She is very understanding to her client's needs and will work hard to make sure her clients are protected. She is a skilled litigator, and a successful negotiator. She will encourage settlement when settlement is the right thing to do. She is compassionate, reasonable and cares greatly about her clients. She is highly respected."

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Nicole Bernabe

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Wees

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Angela is knowledgeable, experienced, assertive without being the sort of lawyers that judges don't like, and cares for her clients. I have referred clients to her when I could not take them on, which is perhaps the highest compliment one can pay to a lawyer. I highly recommend her."

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Gregory Riebesehl

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Angela is a pleasure to work with."

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Angela is an excellent lawyer and an asset to the legal community. She is my go-to person when I have a question about family law. Angela is very knowledgeable in her practice areas and is devoted to the highest level of representation for her clients. I never hesitate to refer potential clients to Angela when their needs fall outside of my practice area or I have a conflict of interest that prevents me from taking the case. I know that Angela will provide the same high level of service that I would want if I were hiring an attorney, and I am confident that any potential client will be in good hands with Angela."

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Kristy Blackwell

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Angela is extremely professional, knowledgable and has excellent negotiating skills. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Barry Brody

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very skilled and informed. She serves her clients well."

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Steven Cole

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Angela is extremely thorough, aggressive, and knowledgeable. She knows what she's doing, and she's very professional."

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Sherynn Perry

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I find Ms. Peacock to be very professional; ethical, polite, and efficient. I have no doubt that she is a very qualified attorney, and in my cases against Ms. Peacock, she has always been organized, thorough and courteous."

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Kevin Bumstead

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was oppposing counsel with Ms. Peacock approximately two years ago. During our case I was impressed with her tough negotiating skills but also her fairness knowledge of the law and dedication to her client. Since my case with Ms. Peacock I have referred matters to her and will continue to so in the future."

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Fred Ruotolo

Family lawyer

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James Wees

Family lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

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Kristy Blackwell

Family lawyer

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Kevin Bumstead

Personal injury lawyer

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Sherynn Perry

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of Arizona

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2002

Advanced Legal Research American Jurisprudence Award, Creighton University School of Law

2002

Outstanding Tournament Director Int'l Moot Court Board, Creighton University School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Peacock & Banfield, PLLC

2008 - 2014

Attorney, Bishop Law Office, P.C.

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Fromm Smith & Gadow, P.C.

2002 - 2006

Attorney, Quindry & Koniuszy, LLP

Associations

2007 - 2013

Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2002 - 2014

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2002 - 2014

Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2002

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Hawaii, Manoa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

NBI Program

Child Custody and Visitation, Phoenix, AZ

2012

NBI Program

Road Map to Divorce Proceedings, Phoenix, AZ

2010

NBI Program

Financial Settlements and Support Issues, Phoenix, AZ

Languages

English

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