Overall Rating
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4.4 /5.0
14 Client Reviews
$ 375-375 per hour
About Danette
Biography
As the founder of Pahl & Associates, Danette uses her experience and training as a former Tucson City Prosecutor to represent individuals and families in divorce proceedings. Whether at the negotiating table or inside the courtroom, Danette aggressively advocates for the best interests of her clients and their children. She ensures that the issues of community property division, spousal maintenance, legal decision-making authority, and child support are resolved fairly to enable clients to successfully move on from the dissolution of marriage or other family law dispute.
Danette is fluent in Spanish and accepts cases in Pima, Pinal, Cochise, and Santa Cruz Counties. She attended college and played intercollegiate soccer at the University of Illinois, and she received her M.A. in Latin American and Iberian Studies and her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Danette has practiced exclusively in the area of family law for over ten years.
Danette is married to a veterinarian and has two children. She is a sports enthusiast and dog lover. In her spare time, Danette loves to travel.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
Child Custody
20%
Child Support
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 27 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Pahl & Associates
(520) 628-1110
Fax
6400 East Tanque Verde Road, Suite 150, Tucson, AZ, 85715
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Posted by Mollie | May 18, 2023 | Divorce & Separation
dishonest
Ms. Pahl was my opposing attorney. I initially consulted her on my ex husbands behalf. Eventually I hired my own attorney. She frequently came to court unprepared and requested numerous continuances causing the divorce to run nearly five years. What was most disconcerting is that she lied three t...
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Client
I agree with the Congressman. I hired this woman for my divorce. I was in an ugly divorce. She did not lift a finger to support me on my behalf. I stood in the court and heard the Judge ask her if she filed 4 different documents on my behalf and her reply was no. She was collaborating with the...
Posted by Congressman | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worst lawyer in Tucson
She was nice until we got a $23,000 bill for a $5000 job. Liar and a cheat. Stay away. These other reviews are written by her friends. Most hated lawyer by judges in Tucson.
Danette R Pahl's Lawyer Endorsements
"Danette Pahl is a fierce litigator and a strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse Danette. She is a strong advocate for her clients and generously shares her knowledge and expertise with younger, less experienced, attorneys in the community."
"I endorse Danette. She's an excellent advocate for her clients and keeps the children's best interests as her primary focus."
"I endorse Danette. He is a talented advocate with outstanding work ethic."
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Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Founder, Pahl & Associates
2006 - 2008
Partner, Thrush, Clark & Pahl
Associations
1998 - Present
Pima County Bar Association
1998 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section
Education
1997
University of Wisconsin, Madison
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Wisconsin, Madison
MA - Masters
1993
University of Illinois
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish