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 40%

21 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

21 years

40%
Family 10%

21 years

10%
Alimony 5%

15 years

5%
Child Support 5%

21 years

5%

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

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Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2025 | Hired 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 | Divorce & Separation

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 Eva | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Good Experience for a Bad Situation

I would recommend Zelma for anyone in need of Family Law legal assistance; Especially if they are in the military. I was forced to deal with my entire legal custody and parenting time situation while deployed. Zelma and her staff were extremely professional and accommodating to my situation. Because ...I was lacking telephonic capabilities, Zelma and I communicated via email the entire time. Zelma was able to keep me focused and assured me that things would work out for the best. Which they did. Overall, Zelma made a bad situation tolerable and easy to handle. I am very happy and pleased with my decision to have had her experience and knowledge on my side.

Posted by Steph | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Zelma is the ideal lawyer to have on your side

Going through a divorce is one of the hardest events in life. You go in thinking that the amicable path may be possible; whatever brought you and your spouse together in the first place, will somehow help you part as friends. Often that is not the case and this case in particular was a horrific, comp...licated mess of a 30+ year marriage. Zelma turned out to be angel, the one you pray for to save you from this mess. Her legal skills are superior as she was able problem-solve through all the issues. She has the social finesse to fight for you passionately while coming off as likeable to all parties (nobody likes or respects the aggressive, antagonistic bulldog, which was the type representing the other party). Above all, and much more importantly, Zelma cares about you as a human being and she is a good person who wants to help others. That aspect is ultimately what is needed to move on with your life. And this aspect can be the hardest to gauge as you look for an attorney. She helped us see the big picture, get pass the feeling that this entire situation was unjust and unfair. She will make sure justice is served but also doesn’t let you to get caught up (emotionally and financially) in every petty fight that the other party creates to simply antagonize you in hopes you will give up the case. Zelma is direct and compassionate, which is not an easy combination to find. I will spend the rest of my life thinking God I found her and would strongly recommend her to anyone going through divorce or child custody issues.

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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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