$ 400-400 per hour
About Keith
Biography
Keith Berkshire is a certified specialist in Family Law, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, at the Berkshire Law Office, PLLC. Keith practices in all areas of family law, with a focus on complex litigation and appeals. Keith has a significant appellate practice with more published Family Law Opinions than another other attorney in Arizona, including 36 Opinions at the Arizona Court of Appeals and Arizona Supreme Court. Keith is the author of the Family Law section of the Arizona Appellate Handbook, and his Opinions include major cases such as Skoglund v. Barbour, Saba v. Khoury, Volk v. Brame, McLaughlin v. Jones, Woyton v. Ward, Gonzalez-Gunter v. Gunter, and Barron v. Barron. Keith also successfully litigated the case Howell v. Howell, 137 S. Ct. 1400 (2017) at the Supreme Court of the United States.
Keith was a member of the Arizona Supreme Court Task Force on the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, which restyled and rewrote the Family Law Rules in 2018; he previously served on the Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee of the State Bar of Arizona, the Civil Rules Committee, as well as the State Bar of Arizona’s Family Law Section Executive Committee. Keith was also a member of the Court Procedures Workgroup for the Domestic Relations Committee of the State Legislature as part of the 2013 changes to the custody statutes, and has authored numerous other family law rules and statutes.
Keith is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 2012, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been in the Super Lawyers Listing every year since 2012, including a selection as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona in all areas of practice, in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024. Keith was also named Family Law Lawyer of the Year in Phoenix by Best Lawyers for 2022 and 2024. Keith is a frequent lecturer at CLEs on all areas of family law and appellate practice, and has served as an expert witness on variously family law issues.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
Appeals
25%
Child Custody
20%
Marriage and Prenuptials
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 20 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Berkshire Law Office
(480) 550-7017
Fax
1225 W. Washington Street, Suite 307, Tempe, AZ, 85288
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Posted by Erik | July 19, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney for Excellent Results
Keith has been responsive without wasting hours and money. He is knowledgeable and reasonable, and does a great job of explaining what your expectations should be. He designs a good strategy and takes advantage of the opportunities that present themselves throughout this process. I have been very...
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes
IF he would have worked with us...
I have had spent too much time with too many of the Family Law Attorneys, but that gives me a great perspective. There good and bad with every attorney, seeing the reviews that the attorney was just amazing, Nope...dont believe it. Mr. Berkshire gave me a very good angle and answer to my questions...
Keith A Berkshire's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Very smart and entirely competent. I trust him enough that I have referred very dear friends to Keith for representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Keith is an aggressive advocate for his clients!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kieth is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney."
"I have known Mr. Berkshire for many years and have always found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, skilled and professional. Keith works tirelessly to stay current on the law, gives his clients great advice and is an exceptional advocate. Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Keith. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have had a couple of occasions to work with Keith Berkshire in the sense that I handled the criminal allegations stemming from bitter divorces and custody battles he handled in DR court. Mr. Berkshire is incredibly knowledgeable in his field and fights hard to both protect and advocate for his clients. I do not hesitate to both endorse and recommend this attorney."
"Keith Berkshire is committed to excellence in all his practice areas. Having worked with Keith on a family law matter I can attest that he is an outstanding attorney who tirelessly advocates for his clients."
"Keith is not just one of the top family law lawyers in Arizona, he is a great person. He is passionate about his work and he does his absolute best to make his clients happy."
"Keith Berkshire is an outstanding family lawyer. He is articulate, reasonable in the positions he takes and he enjoys a solid reputation with judges and fellow lawyers. I routinely refer cases to Keith because I trust him. Keith Berkshire thus receives my highest recommendation."
"I cannot recommend Keith highly enough. He is as talented and capable an attorney as you are likely to meet. And, having worked shoulder to shoulder with him, I know from personal experience that he is a tireless advocate for his clients. Always on top of the most recent developments in the law, Keith is my first call when a new decision comes out. Anyone facing a family law matter of any complexity will be very well served by retaining Keith."
Experience
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Superlawyer Listing, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of Arizona
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Family Law Specialist, Berkshire Law Office
2011 - 2012
Family Law Department Head, Rose Law Group
2008 - 2011
Attorney, The Cavanagh Law Firm
2006 - 2008
Family Law Department Lead Attorney, Cantor Simon
Associations
2012 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaCivil Practive and Procedures Committee
2012 - Present
Arizona State LegislatureSubstantive Law Workgroup of Domestic Relations Committee
2011 - Present
American Inns of Court
2011 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaFamily Law Practice and Procedure Committee
2006 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2006 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Sample of Legal Cases
Volk v. Brame, 1CA-SA 14-079 (App. 2014) - Published Decision
Successful in a special action appeal
Swain v. Hicks, 1 CA-SA 13-0298 (App. 2014) - Published Decision
Successful
Terrone v. Archer, 1-CA-CV-080543 (2009)
Successful on Appeal
Huser v. Huser 1 CA-CV 07-0731 (2007)
Successful on Appeal
Berkibille v. Boesch, 2 CA-CV 2008-0035 (2008)
Successful on Appeal
Walters v. Bessinger, 1 CA-CV 07-0411 (2007)
Successful on Appeal
Groenewold v. Groenewold, 1-CA-CV-080456(2008)
Successful on Appeal
Keefer v. Keefer, 225 Ariz. 437, 239 P.3d 756 (App. 2010
Successful on Appeal
Education
N/A
U OF HOUSTON
law
Speaking Engagements
2014
Arizona Family Law Institute
Memorandum Decisions
2014
Arizona Family Law Institute
Child Support Deviations
2013
State Bar Convention
Trial Objections
2013
Arizona Family Law Institute
Memorandum Decisions
2012
Walsh v. Walsh Business Evaluations
Business Valuations
2012
Divorce 101 for Lawyers
Basic Divorce
2011
Young Lawyers Division
Patterns of Non-Precedent
2011
Family Law Trial Advocacy
Expert Cross-Examination
2011
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Domestic Violence
2011
Arizona Family Law Institute
Subterranean Law - What Memorandum Decisions Teach Us
Publications
2012
State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section Newsletter
Hiding in Plain Sight III
2011
State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section Newsletter
Hiding in Plain Sight II
2010
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section Newsletter
Hiding in Plain Sight