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 S. River Parkway, Ste. 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 S. River Parkway, Ste. 122, Tempe, AZ, 85284

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Angela Y Peacock's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

111 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 31 reviews | Compassion

Posted by DS | May 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Quite simply the best attorney you could hire

Angela’s knowledge of family law is second-to-none and we experienced this from the moment we had our introductory meeting, based on her understanding of our situation once explained, through to the day we had our successful final outcome. She asked pointed questions, pointed out the flaws in our cas...e we would have to address and offered possible paths we would take to remedy depending on the respondents actions from the outset. Angela continued to steer us in the right direction all through the case and was effective, clear and concise in her filings and petitions. If you expect to hire a top professional with exhaustive knowledge of the law, Angela provides that in abundance. Once satisfied with her knowledge, it was also very important to us that Angela had a caring character and would act in a way consistent with how we view the world. It’s easy to find an aggressive attorney but much harder to find a compassionate attorney that is assertive and steely to back-up their knowledge when needed. Angela has these qualities in abundance. She handled our cares and concerns directly and clearly and was patient with our long list of ‘what if’ questions, always replying in a timely manner and offering to meet whenever we needed by whatever method suited us. She does expect you to do the work with her, but if you’re interested in a successful outcome and you are smart, then you’ll follow her advice as she knows her business. She also does this in a way that allowed us to save money, as she gave us lots of homework that allowed us to keep our costs down when she could of easily had her office do the work and just billed us for the hours. Angela outlined our case from the very beginning in a very matter-of-fact way and continued that approach throughout our case. I have to emphasize that this was critical as we were quite emotional over this case. We needed somebody with clarity and vision that would not get wrapped up in our emotion. Too many people sympathize vs. strategize. When you hire an attorney for a family law case, you need your attorney to do the latter and strategize and that is what Angela provides. She focuses on the law, the strategy, the process, the requirements and the step-by-step approach needed to walk through the case and this helps ease the emotional stress. This was not a one-time thing. As you move through a case like this, things come up that are emotional and have to be dealt with and Angela was there every step of the way each time a situation came up to help explain and calm us. Angela also gave us input forcing us to think about future issues that may arise that had not previously considered and should provide safeguards against. This was not something that she was going to get paid for or credit for in the future, but it was another example of her diligent and professional attitude in providing us that outlook. We now have some solid plans in place for dealing with situations that may arise because of Angela’s advice. I would recommend Angela to anybody looking to fight a family law case. Her knowledge, approach, belief in what is right and work ethic are excellent and I believe in any case against another attorney Angela would prove the be the most prepared, most knowledgeable and frankly the most caring about what the outcome would be. Angela brings a ‘partnership’ to your case that every client hopes for from an attorney and we could not of asked for a better advocate. Thank you Angela, always. D and S.

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 Jennifer | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you, Angela

Hiring Angela is one of the best things that I have ever done for myself and my children. Angela is very thorough, smart, and she works really hard for her clients. I had a divorce case with custody and spousal maintenance issues, and I had no idea what to do. However, Angela went through everything... with me step by step starting from filling the response paperwork until the final decree. She worked with me for months and she was so patient with my questions. She is very confident and very responsive, she answers all questions and she explains everything. I really appreciate her work and I would highly recommend her and I am so glad she is my lawyer. I wouldn't go to anyone but her.

Posted by Brian | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent lawyer

I recently had the good fortune of working with Angela Peacock during my family law case. Hiring Angela is one of the best things that I have ever done for myself and my child. Angela and her assistant, Lisa, did an amazing job for me on my case. Some of Angela’s most notable qualities are: • ...A very extensive knowledge of the law; • An extremely thorough manner of making sure a clients’ rights are covered; • A kind and caring disposition. She totally understands how trying these situations can be emotionally on her clients; • A very patient, clear way explaining legal matters; • A keen eye for detail, especially in regards to how things are written; and • A very timely and prompt response time to all inquiries. All in all, I felt Angela had my best interests at heart at all times. I would highly recommend her for any family law matter!

Posted by Dan H | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend Angela Peacock

I highly recommend Angela Peacock as a family practice lawyer. She has exceeded every expectation in my divorce proceedings. The divorce was one of the most difficult times of my life because I was ending a marriage of 39 years. Angela was always sensitive to my feelings. When I became emotional or i...rrational, she was patient but yet firm, making sure that I always kept focused on the goal of attaining an equitable and fair settlement. In our meetings, she would always ask probing questions in order to develop a strategy to achieve a settlement as quickly as possible. In my case she was able to negotiate an agreement without going to trial. Her goal is always to minimize the cost of the divorce for all parties involved. Her extensive experience has given her an understanding of how people react during a divorce proceeding. Angela experience of having worked with many different types of opposing counsel allows her to assess and develop court room strategy very quickly. She can be very firm and direct when negotiating with opposing counsel. When I had questions, Angela or her assistant always got back to me with an answer very quickly. When I was confused on a point of law, she would take the time to explain the advantages and disatvanges why it was best to do something a certain way. When I insisted on doing something my way, she would give me time to think about the potential consequences, and then not allow me to make a bad decision. Often Angela reminded me of the time constrants to make sure that I reviewed all documents in a timely manner. Angela and her assistant would call me if I missed an email to insure that I was always was aware of everything that was happening in my case. I have and will always recommend Angela to all of my friends and acquaintances who need a family practice 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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