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 11 - 15 of 44 reviews | Family

Posted by Avi | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Worth the piece of mind

To whom it may concern, I hired Angela to represent me in my divorce matter. Based on my experience with Angela, I feel she has an excellent working knowledge of family law issues as evidenced by our initial consultation. Angela is very responsive, she is clear and concise, and she explains yo...ur options to you. I needed an attorney who could help explain things to me. Angela explained the pros and cons of each decision, and she provided me with her suggestions as to the best course of action. When it came to communicating with my ex, she was stern, but professional. This helped my ex and I resolve things quickly and amicably. I feel Angela and her assistant, Stacey, worked hard on my case, and I would definitely recommend Angela and her firm to others who need the guidance of an excellent family law attorney. Thanking you, Abhirup.

Posted by Anna | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great experience

Once I met with Angela Peacock, I knew she was the attorney for me! The divorce process is stressful, emotionally draining and at times, difficult to understand. However, Angela was able to guide me in the right direction, and she was able to explain the process to me. She was very compassionate a...nd kind, and I always felt she was looking out for my best interests at each stage of the process. Angela was always available to answer my questions, and she still is! Angela truly wants to protect your best interests, and she will fight for you! I highly recommend Angela for family law cases.

Posted by S.C.M. | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Informative and Professional

Angela Peacock helped my son establish paternity orders for my grandchild. Angela was very professional and extremely knowledgeable about navigating the family court. She never let my family down, and she was always prepared. Angela is very smart, and she really took the time to listen to our concern...s. I felt our voice was heard. She helped us understand our options, she guided us throughout the process, and she helped us meet our goals. She is also fair in her billing practices. Thank you Angela! We will definitely recommend you to others! S.C.M.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 anonymous | June 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Caring, and Efficient Family Lawyer

I hired Angela to take over my representation in my divorce case from my first attorney. I found Angela to be caring, knowledgeable and very committed to her services. She was prompt in responding to me, detail oriented and kept me in the loop at all times during the case. Effective and timely commu...nication, along with her knowledge of family law was important to me. Angela met all of my expectations. Her documentation was thorough. She also has a great assistant, Stacey, who was very helpful to me during the case. I would certainly recommend Angela’s services to anyone in need of an excellent family law attorney.

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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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