Zelma V Letarte

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Zelma V Letarte

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

3333 N. Campbell Avenue, Suite 10B, Tucson, AZ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Zelma

Biography

Effectively representing you and your family throughout the divorce and/or parenting time issues.

Effective representation for your family's needs.

Effective representation for your family's needs.

Effective representation for your family's needs.

Effective representation for your family's needs.

Effective representation for your family's needs.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

21 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

21 years

30%
Family 20%

21 years

20%
Alimony 10%

15 years

10%
Child Support 10%

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 22 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Letarte Law

3333 N. Campbell Avenue, Suite 10B, Tucson, AZ, 85719

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Zelma V Letarte's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An attorney who truly cares

I cannot recommend Zelma enough. She is not only incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, but also kind and understanding. From the start, she really listened to me and made me feel supported during a very stressful time. Unlike so many lawyers who seem to nickel and dime for every little thing, she w...as fair, honest, and transparent. What stood out the most is that she genuinely cares about her clients and works hard to get the best possible outcome. Thanks to her, I was able to get exactly what I was hoping for. If you need someone who will fight for you while treating you with respect and compassion, she is the one to call.

Posted by Jin | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Zelma’s the BEST

Zelma helped me tremendously in resolving my high conflict divorce. She’s honest, tough, professional, knowledgeable and hard working. From our first phone call to our last, she was my rock. I don’t think most people can say this about their attorney - she was worth every penny. She was referred ...to me by a reputable retired divorce attorney. He told me he didn’t like going up against her in trial, because she’s sharp and a bulldog.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant, detail orientated, aggressive-THE BEST!

Zelma has been my lawyer for about 3 years now and I recommend EVERYone to her. I had an awful experience with the first lawyer I ever hired and she really turned everything around for me. She is a bulldog in the courtroom. She is extremely smart and amazing at what she does. I always feel confident ...that my concerns will be addressed and heard. I really can’t say enough great thing about her. My family and I absolutely love her!

Posted by Breanna | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Spectacular!

I was amazed at how fast Zelma handled my case! It was last minute and I was in contact and in a meeting with her mere days before my court hearing for disputed child support modification. She handled my case with such precision and made sure that my concerns were addressed. She was so very informati...ve about expectations of both sides of this legal nightmare. She gave clear explanations of what to expect but fought for what I was deserved. I could not say enough nice things about her! I definitely recommend Zelma to anyone who is overwhelmed and in desperate need of legal help!

Posted by Eva | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding, Results Oriented, Organized, Sincerely Cares

Zelma represented me in a very acrimonious divorce. I honestly don't know how she put up with all of my emotions for 2 years. She was always very calm when I wasn't, and would explain the law or strategy in layman's terms. Zelma was sincerely interested and caring about the outcome of my case. She ex...plained circumstances matter of factly even if I didn't want to hear the outcome. Zelma is extremely knowledgeable in family law. I recommend Zelma Letarte 100% for an affordable and winning attorney. I can honestly state that after my divorce I learned how to move forward and not backward with bitterness because of her caring nature during and at the final decree of the divorce. I am a very strong personality and I learned a lot about empathy and fairness from Zelma.

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Zelma V Letarte's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kymberley Moffett

Child custody lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Ms. LeTarte is knowledgeable, professional, and extraordinarily knowledgeable. She is a credit to our profession."

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Uri Palmer

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Zelma is a strong advocate and brings both integrity and passion to her representation."

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Cheryl Copperstone

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Cares for her clients and the system"

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Erin Fox

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Zelma is a tough and fair advocate for her clients."

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Reagen Kulseth

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Zelma. She's an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Kymberley Moffett

Juvenile law lawyer

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Melissa Solyn

Family lawyer

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Erin Fox

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

10 Best Attorneys--Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2008

Attorney of the Year, Arizona Family Support Council

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner, Letarte Law

2016 - 2024

Partner, DeConcini,McDonald, Yetwin and Lacy P.C.

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Pahl & Associates

2013 - 2014

Associate, Remick West-Watt PLLC

2005 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office

2003 - 2005

Deputy County Attorney, Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

Step Up to Justice

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Pima County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2003 - Present

U.S. District Court of Arizona

Member

2019 - 2020

Habitat for Humanity

Member

Education

2004

Arizona Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Introduction to Prosecution

2003

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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