Kristina Sitton Matthews

Kristina Sitton Matthews

4.3
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

About Kristina

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

22 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 21 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2004

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Kristina Sitton Matthews's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Wendy | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Better off representing yourself

Poor communication skills Lack of providing deadlines and timelines Emails she sends do not make it to your in box, but she has record of sending them.... Mailed items do not make it to your address Does not provide detailed accounting of how your retainer is used Look elsewhere for an attorney,... this is like self service, but you pay to service yourself

Posted by Paul | February 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awsome to work with!

Kristina was extremely knowledgeable. She anticipated questions throughout my case and was very straightforward and honest with me. She and her staff were extremely kind and understanding and took the time to explain options to me and work towards a much better resolution than I thought possible. I w...ould not hesitate to refer her to anyone I know in need of assistance.

Posted by Rhiannon | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing family court lawyer !

I was recommended Kristina by a close friend. My husband was divorced in 2012 and pretty much got screwed over by his ex wife. He was only seeing his daughter every other weekend, had no major holidays or even her birthday to spend with her, and was paying over $400 a month to support his child. He o...f course would barely see his daughter if he also didn’t pay for his ex wife’s gas to bring her or meet halfway when she lived 5 minutes away. I was tired of her using my husband and his daughter being withheld from him. My husband of course won in court thanks to Kristina! He got his child support lowered $300 , seee his daughter every other weekend gets her from school on Friday and drops her off Monday morning at school or keeps her until Tuesday if there’s a holiday weekend, now gets major holidays with his daughter on even/odd years, and week on week off in the summer! Kristina played NO games in the court room and fought for a dad to have the right to see his daughter. Kristina is also very thorough and to the point of things and will lay out your options in the most realistic matter of fact way. She will tell you the truth if you should fight or settle, but if you want her to fight she will do it. She always out weighed the pros and cons with my husband which was nice. I recommend Kristina to all of my family and friends in Arizona who need a criminal or family court matter in the courts. She is always quick to respond and well she is a sweetheart... at least to me!

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Kristina Sitton Matthews's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryn DeFusco

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I’ve known Kristina for the entirety of her legal career and highly recommend her. As a fellow member of the State Bar, I have no reservations referring clients to her. She is a talented attorney who navigates complex criminal and family law cases passionately and effectively. Many attorneys with brilliant legal minds struggle with efficiency and efficacy. Not Kristina. She is a wicked smart straight shooter who gets the job done - and well. Clients are notoriously pleased with her work and find her relatable, honest and compassionate."

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Annette Cox Sandoval

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristina is a knowledgeable, reasonable attorney who effectively advocates for her clients. She is a capable of reaching fair agreements with her clients' interests in mind or litigating if necessary. Kristina has years of criminal courtroom experience behind her as well."

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Denise Aguilar

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristina is a great lawyer who isn’t afraid to litigate on behalf of her clients. She has a great deal of trial experience in criminal and family court. Highly recommend!"

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Ted Crews

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I get phone calls asking for a referral to a family law lawyer I recommend Kristina Matthews. I've known her for over a decade and know her to be an accomplished litigator and strong advocate for her clients. The ultimate compliment I can pay her is she is one of the very few people that I would NOT want to go up against in court. I've sent several clients to her and they have all thanked me. That says a lot."

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Shannon Peters

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristina is well know in our community for her skill. She is highly skilled, direct and aggressive."

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Shannon Peters

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark DuBiel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Annette Cox Sandoval

Child custody lawyer

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Donna Jewett

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Matthews Law Firm

2008 - 2013

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Public Defender Of Arizona

2006 - 2008

Trial Attorney, Beauchamp Law Office

2004 - 2006

Deputy Public Defender, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

Sample of Legal Cases

Elton Simpson

Not guilty on highest terrorism charge.

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Education

2004

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts Psychology

2001

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts Political Science

Languages

Spanish

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