Heidi Lukacsik

Heidi Lukacsik

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Glendale, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

17505 N. 79th Ave, Suite 111-G, Glendale, AZ

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Reason: Not Practicing

About Heidi

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

12 years

35%
Child Custody 20%

12 years

20%
Child Support 20%

12 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Lukacsik Law Office P.C.

17505 N. 79th Ave, Suite 111-G, Glendale, AZ, 85308

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Heidi Lukacsik's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Compassionate, Aggressive, Kept me Grounded

Divorce is awful, ugly and brings out the worst in even the best people. Our divorce took over a year, without the guidance and professionalism that Heidi provided I wouldn't have mentally been able to sustain the arduous process. When I met Heidi she reassured me that while the process would be l...ong and challenging that she would help me get through it. From her first meeting until we finalized the paperwork she was by my side. She was always prepared! From our first meeting she began preparing me and walking me through the process, she anticipated things happening that I never would have expected. Being prepared helped alleviate my anxiety and made me feel empowered. Within the first few meetings I knew the options for divorce proceedings and felt confident in Heidi's ability to navigate me through the process. Heidi prides herself on being professional and prepared. When representing me in court or in mediation she had everything prepared and made sure she knew my case thoroughly. I never felt like I made a decision or went into anything without everything explained in detail. Sometimes Heidi had to explain legal issues or the process multiple times, she always had so much patience with me. We were also faced with situations where Heidi needed to be assertive and bold, when these situations came up she knew exactly how aggressive to be while still maintaining peace between all parties. With a case like mine I felt like I needed an experienced attorney who was well respected by her peers. My ex-husband hired several attorneys to represent him, with each new attorney Heidi poised herself in the most professional manner. With each new attorney Heidi knew the opposing counsel, was familiar with his strategy in the court room and was prepared to adjust and interact with the attorney accordingly. Most important was the way in which our Judge interacted with Heidi. It was reassuring to see that he valued her level of professionalism and that his previous experiences with her in his court were positive. In our case we not only had the complicated element of business and property issues, but we also have small children. Heidi understood my role as a mother and listened to my needs and concerns. When I couldn't be rational or logical she helped ground me so I could come up with the most ideal schedule for the kids. Heidi was available when needed. She answered my calls and emails in a timely manner. I also appreciated that she was respectful of my work and mom schedule. She scheduled time to speak with me and we worked together to find times that worked with both of our busy schedules. I know Heidi has many clients, but she always made me feel like a priority and never like a bother. I can't express my gratitude and appreciation to Heidi. I never thought I would get a divorce, but I am thankful that I had Heidi to support me and help me get through it with dignity and grace.

Posted by Kristin | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Heidi Lukacsik Exceeds All Expectations For Her Clients

Ms. Lukacsik has exceptional knowledge and skill with family law, coupled with her compassionate guidance through the process. Her dedication is unrelenting and ethics unparalleled. She was very fair and honest with me when I needed to be reasonable and when we needed to stand firm with the case. S...he was able to have motions dismissed based on her comprehensive knowledge of the law and precedents and is a skilled negotiator. I have, and will, continue to recommend her to friends in their time of need. She is a tiger for her clients.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tough But Empathetic Lawyer

Ms Lukacsik was my lawyer in a child custody case concerning my nephews against their father. It was very unusual so there was no clear path to success. Ms Lukacsik was very honest and up-front with me in explaining that I was the underdog in this case but once I decided to proceed she attacked it wi...th gusto. I appreciated her honesty and willingness to allowe to walk away rather than giving me false hope just to get my money. She definitely does not fit the stereotypical lawyer mold. However, I think that what stands out about Ms Lukacsik is her genuine caring for her clients. It was a very emotional time for me as I'm sure it is for anyone in Family or Juvenile court and she was just ao kind amd caring as we went through the process...I felt like she cared about me and not the income I was providing. In addition, she's different from other lawyers of my experience because she keeps in touch constantly about the case, always returning calls and emails very promptly. I highly recommend Ms Lukacsik to anyone looking for a Family Lawyer.

Posted by Ana | June 29, 2015 | Child Custody

Heidi Lukacsik is the real deal!!!

From the moment we had our first conversion, I just knew Heidi was the one that would help me get through this custody battle, and I just knew just by hearing her voice that she was the one to win my case. by that being said I sincerely appreciate Heidi Lukacsik from the bottom of my heart for pi...cking up the piece of my pervious lawyer, even though my case was a mess... I was amazed how Heidi was able to pick all the pieces and put them all together and win my case. she was always available, listened to what I had to say, she help me to see my situation to a more positive way that I never thought I would only because of the pervious lawyer. walking out of Heidi's office I felt a weight off my shoulders and so positive and I knew we were in great hands. Heidi was and is true blessing to me, my daughter and my family! THANK YOU!

Posted by Cynthia | June 15, 2015 | Child Custody

Heidi is legit!!!

I first found Heidi when i was faced with a decision to try and relocate out of the state of Arizona due to military orders and getting married. It was the end of 2009 and I had a rough relationship with my sons father. Seems we were back and forth, I lacked the confidence as a mother to stand up for... myself and my role as a mother. I was a young mom and just kind of lost. I knew in 2009 I needed to do what was right for my son. Relocating was part of what I wanted and knew it would be difficult, at first his father agreed and then a few weeks prior to moving he decided to get a lawyer and fight. I met with Heidi and basically was able to poor my heart out to her, it was a huge relief just expressing my fears and concerns for my son and what I feared could happen if I was unable to relocate. Heidi listened with an attentive ear and not once made me feel rushed or pathetic. I was able to finally relocate and life seemed to be doing well. Fast forward to 2013 and I started to get an uneasy feeling about my ex and if he was living a sober life. He seemed to come and go and just not sound altogether. I was deployed to Afghanistan at the time and sought out Heidi, because she is real, raw and all about business I KNEW i HAD to have her back in my corner. She was able to help me when I felt weakest and most vulnerable. Heidi in a sense gave me the back bone I didn't have in 2009/10. So I found her at her Bishop and contacted her via phone call to discuss a modification to parenting time as well as trying to force drug testing. If my ex didn't give us a run for our money! He absolutely failed to cooperate and made Heidi work more than she really should have. Heidi never made me feel like my case was a burden. She was upfront, and didn't sugar coat anything. She let me know the good, the bad and the ugly truth. Heidi was also very mindful the cost of lawyer fees and always wanted to make sure that the way ahead was something i wanted to do and she always discussed the cost involved and didn’t just do "whatever she wanted". I feel like I am a part of her team, she is extremely thorough and takes the time to make sure she explains everything in detail so that you understand. You can always expect Heidi to have a game plan and be five steps ahead, she is always thinking ahead of what can happen, and what our options are. I highly recommend Heidi to anyone needing or wanting a no BS approach to their case. If you want to know everything that is going on, you're not afraid of honesty and aggressiveness then she is by far the one to have on your side. I can't say enough good things about the lawyer she is but not just that the person she is as well. She truly does care about the people she defends. I am so glad to have her as my lawyer and also humbled and motivated by her work ethic and drive. I will never want any other attorney.

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Heidi Lukacsik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristen DeWitt-Lopez

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Other

"I worked with Heidi when she was appointed as BIA in one of my cases--a difficult matter with a long, contentious history. Heidi gave both parents and their children great respect, patiently sitting down with each of them to make sure they were heard. Heidi did not hesitate to spend the time needed to learn the case background, discuss the case with the other attorneys, and submit comprehensive, detailed reports to the Court. She did not get distracted by trivial issues, but always kept her focus on the best interests of the children. It was a pleasure working with Heidi and I endorse her with enthusiasm!"

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Christopher Post

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of practicing with Heidi as opposing counsel for almost three years. Always the consummate professional, I have enjoyed working with her even under the most stressful of circumstances, and with difficult clients. Heidi is a diligent attorney, is passionate about her work, and strives to ensure that her clients get the best result possible while maintaining the highest of ethical standards. She also does not take "no" for an answer. As I no longer practice domestic relations law, I now send Heidi all of my family and juvenile case referrals. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a competent and compassionate advocate in any family or juvenile court proceeding."

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Stasy Click

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Heidi for years, and refer cases her way on numerous occasions. Heidi is an excellent advocate for her clients, she provides them with the care and compassion they need during difficult times. The clients I have referred over to her have all been happy with their representation."

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Melissa Bower

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Ms. Lukacsik on several matters and have found her to be a very knowledgeable, compassionate and a great advocate for her clients. I am grateful when I learn that she will be my opposing counsel as I know she has the best interests of her clients at heart and will be a reasonable adversary."

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James Schmillen

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Heidi on a complex, highly contested family law matter. Heidi's professionalism and attention to detail is remarkable. She truly has a grasp of the bigger picture and is incredibly effective in her advocacy for clients. I have observed her work tirelessly for all of her clients and she has genuine concern for what is in their best interest."

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Daniel Zanon

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Heidi as an accomplished family law lawyer. Heidi and I had an exceedingly challenging case against each other - a case in which the parties were extremely polarized, with client tensions running high. Heidi was very well prepared, knowledgeable regarding the law, very effective in Court and she and I were ultimately able to effectuate a fair and reasonable settlement in a cost-effective manner which benefitted both parties, and their child. The case was so effectively resolved that the parties never litigated again, and their child, who unquestionably benefitted from the manner in which the case was resolved, is now an adult, who enjoys wonderful and healthy relationships with both parents. Heidi is a terrific family law lawyer."

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Michelle Carson

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is an honor to endorse Ms. Lukacsik. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and works selflessly to achieve positive outcomes for them. Ms. Lukacsik is a formidable litigator and understands how to highlight her clients in the most positive light in the courtroom. Her legal knowledge matches her litigation skills and it shows in the excellent outcomes her clients receive. Ms. Lukacsik truly cares for her clients and I would retain her services for any family law matter and routinely recommend her to family and friends. You cannot go wrong with Ms. Lukacsik."

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Aubrey Srednicki

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heidi is an intelligent and articulate family law attorney. She truly cares about achieving the best outcome for her clients and I do not hesitate to refer cases to her!"

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Rebecca Marquis

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Hershel Ber

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Steven Cole

Family lawyer

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Christopher Post

Family lawyer

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James Schmillen

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Enterainment and Sports Law Society

Member

Arizona Thurgood Marshall American Inn of Court

Member

Arizona Woman Lawyer Assciation

Member

Education

2005

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

North Central College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

French

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