Paul Ylvisaker

Paul Ylvisaker

5.0
Rating: 1.9

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Military Law
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

27 years | 175 cases

60%
Child Support 30%

9 years | 500 cases

30%
Military Law 10%

32 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 12 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2013

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2000

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in Missouri for 33 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1992

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

Location

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Paul Ylvisaker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Benton and Michelle | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer I could have asked for with my child support case!!

I have not had much experience with lawyers. However, The nightmare stories I have heard over the years from friends and co-workers really made me a skeptic. Paul was there for every step from the time I realized I was over my head. Leagaly I was uneducated on my rights when before the judge at t...he initial hearing. Pail stepped in late in the process and was with my wife and I all the way to the end he was awesome!! Thank you!! Benton and Michelle

Posted by Sloane | January 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer in town...

Due to a conflict of interest with my previous lawyer I was referred to Paul and his team at Pahl and Associates. From the beginning to the final court document, I was really happy and relieved to have them on my side. The communication was great and consistent, and I always knew what was going on wi...th my case. Hopefully I don't need a lawyer again, but if I do I wouldn't hesitate to give them a call.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best loyer

He was positive when I started with him and communicate what happened in my case

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Experience

Rating:  1.9 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in PA, 2025

updated on 06/02/2025

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Pennsylvania.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2024

updated on 12/30/2024

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Languages

English

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