This guide compares 10 family law firms that serve Mesa, Arizona, covering divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and related matters. Firms were evaluated on the depth of their family law practice (dedicated family law firms ahead of general practices that list it as one of many areas), Arizona State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist credentials, years in practice, and regular appearances before the Maricopa County Superior Court, including the Southeast Court at 222 E. Javelina Ave. in Mesa. Mesa sits in Maricopa County, and family cases are heard by the Maricopa County Superior Court, so a firm’s courtroom familiarity there carries real weight.
When comparing options, ask three practical questions. Does the attorney handle contested hearings and trials in Maricopa County Superior Court, or mostly uncontested paperwork? Does the firm offer mediation, arbitration, or limited-scope help when a full trial is not needed? And who will actually work your file day to day, a named attorney, a team, or a licensed legal paraprofessional? The list below is not ranked and not sponsored. Firm details come from each firm’s own website, attorney directories such as Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell and FindLaw, and business listings such as Yelp and Google Business Profiles. Local resources worth bookmarking: the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, and the Arizona Judicial Branch.
1. Ellsworth Family Law, P.C.
Firm Details
- Attorney: Steven M. Ellsworth, Founder and Managing Partner
- Founded: 2003
- Headquarters: 1630 S Stapley Dr #200, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Phone: (480) 635-8700
- Website: ellsworthfamilylaw.com
- Practice Area Page: Mesa Family Lawyer
- Practice Areas: Divorce (high net worth, military, business owner, complex and post-divorce modifications), child custody (visitation, grandparents’ rights, high conflict), child support, spousal maintenance, community property division, prenuptial and separation agreements, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights, legal name change, family law appeals, mediation and arbitration
- Firm Size: Boutique family law firm with four attorneys (Steven M. Ellsworth, Glenn D. Halterman, F. Taylor Larson and Haley Terrell), a licensed legal paraprofessional and a paralegal team
- Google Rating: 4.4 ★★★★⯪ (69 reviews) – View on Google
About the Firm
Steven M. Ellsworth founded Ellsworth Family Law in 2003 as a boutique firm devoted exclusively to family law, after practicing in Arizona since 1989. He has been a State Bar of Arizona Certified Family Law Specialist since 1999, is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and has served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Family Law Division of the Maricopa County Superior Court. Partner Glenn D. Halterman is also a Certified Family Law Specialist (since 2012) and a former county prosecutor, while F. Taylor Larson, admitted in 2016, was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2026.
The firm covers the full range of family disputes under one roof: litigation, mediation and arbitration through its Arizona Divorce Mediation Center, and lower-cost options through a licensed legal paraprofessional and document preparation. Its attorneys appear in the Maricopa County Superior Court in Mesa and Phoenix and in the Pinal County Superior Court in Florence, which makes it a practical fit for families across the East Valley and into Pinal County.
2. Law Office of Karla Berber
Firm Details
- Attorney: Karla Berber-Urrea.
- Founded: 2022
- Headquarters: 1811 S. Alma School Road, Suite 140, Mesa, AZ 85210.
- Phone: (480) 992-4123
- Website: https://www.kberberlaw.com/
- Practice Areas: Family law, divorce, child custody, and related family disputes; confirm the current service list with the firm.
- Firm Size: Small firm
- Google Rating: 4.8 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)
About the Firm
The Law Office of Karla Berber is a Mesa-based option for people seeking help with family-related legal issues. Prospective clients can ask about the firm’s experience with contested custody cases, negotiated settlements, and the specific circumstances of their case.
3. DM Cantor
Firm Details
- Attorney: David M. Cantor, Founding Partner; Nicholas Boca, Managing Partner
- Founded: 2001
- Headquarters: 40 N Central Ave, Suite 2300, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Phone: (602) 307-0808
- Website: dmcantor.com
- Practice Areas: Divorce, child custody, juvenile family law, alimony, high-asset divorce and complex business valuations, same-sex family law, adoption, collaborative family law, mediation, estate planning and probate
- Firm Size: Large; the firm reports five Board-Certified Family Law Specialists on its family law team
- Google Rating: 4.6 ★★★★⯪ (982 reviews)
About the Firm
David M. Cantor founded the practice in 2001, and the family law team is now led day-to-day by Managing Partner Nicholas Boca alongside several Board-Certified Family Law Specialists. The firm holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating and was named Small and Mid-Sized Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 AZ Business Excellence in Law Awards.
Its distinguishing feature for Mesa families is the companion DM Cantor Criminal Law Practice, which matters when a custody or divorce case overlaps with criminal allegations. High-asset cases with business valuations are a stated focus. The firm’s main office is in downtown Phoenix rather than in Mesa, so East Valley clients should expect the Phoenix location to be the primary meeting point.
4. Arsenal Law (formerly Larson Law Office)
Firm Details
- Attorney: Robert Larson.
- Founded: 1992
- Headquarters: 4140 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85206.
- Phone: (480) 459-6080
- Website: https://arsenallawaz.com/
- Practice Areas: Divorce, family law, estate planning, personal injury, and bankruptcy.
- Firm Size: Solo-led firm.
- Google Rating: 4.6 ★★★★⯪ (112 reviews)
About the Firm
Arsenal Law is a Mesa-based, multi-practice firm that handles divorce and family law alongside other legal services. It may be worth considering for clients who prefer a firm that can address multiple legal needs, although the suitability of its family law services should be assessed individually.
5. The Turner Law Firm PLLC
Firm Details
- Attorney: Joshua B. Turner (Managing Attorney), Emma Montgomery, Kendall Pearce, and Luis Torrero.
- Founded: 2019
- Headquarters: 2509 S. Power Road, Suite 206, Mesa, AZ 85209
- Phone: (480) 657-7505
- Website: https://turnerlawaz.com/
- Practice Areas: Divorce, child custody and legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, termination of parental rights, estate planning, and related family law matters.
- Firm Size: 2–10 employees
- Google Rating: 4.7 ★★★★⯪ (84 reviews)
About the Firm
The Turner Law Firm PLLC may be a suitable option for Mesa residents seeking guidance through divorce, custody disputes, or other family-related legal matters. Its primary Mesa office and broader legal team provide a local point of contact for clients in the East Valley. The firm also offers estate planning services for individuals and families looking to address related long-term legal needs.
6. JacksonWhite Law
Firm Details
- Attorney: Timothy W. Durkin
- Founded: 2002
- Headquarters: 40 N. Center Street, Suite 200, Mesa, AZ 85201.
- Phone: (480) 680-8864
- Website: https://www.jacksonwhitelaw.com/
- Practice Areas: Divorce, child custody, child support, family law, estate planning, probate, elder law, criminal defense, and other legal services.
- Firm Size: 51 to 200 employees
- Google Rating: 4.8 ★★★★⯪ (910 reviews)
About the Firm
JacksonWhite Law offers a broad range of legal services, including family law. Prospective clients should confirm which attorneys currently handle divorce and custody cases and whether the firm’s approach aligns with their legal needs.
7. Buescher Law Group PLLC
Firm Details
- Attorney: Jan M. Buescher, Esq.
- Founded: 1999
- Headquarters: 3514 N Power Rd, Suite 103, Mesa, AZ 85215
- Phone: (480) 344-1802
- Website: buescherlaw.com
- Practice Areas: Divorce, property division, parenting time, child custody, marital agreements, grandparents’ rights
- Firm Size: Solo-led family law practice
- Google Rating: 4.5 ★★★★⯪ (15 reviews)
About the Firm
Jan Buescher founded Buescher Law Group in 1999 and has practiced for roughly three decades. The firm aims first for negotiated settlements but states that its lawyer has years of courtroom experience when a case cannot be resolved without a hearing or trial.
The Power Road office is in North Mesa. As a single-attorney practice, it has the same limitation as other solo firms: a pending trial or vacation can affect scheduling in a way that a larger team would absorb.
8. Moon Law Firm, PLC
Firm Details
- Attorney: Robert J. Moon, Founding Attorney
- Founded: 2018
- Headquarters: 1423 S Higley Rd, Building 5, Suite 112, Mesa, AZ 85206
- Phone: (480) 590-7302
- Website: moonlawaz.com
- Practice Areas: Divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, protection orders, visitation rights, property division, probate
- Firm Size: Solo-led firm
- Google Rating: 5.0 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)
About the Firm
Robert J. Moon completed law school in 1999 and has about 25 years in practice. He also has experience as a commercial litigator, which is useful in the financial side of divorce, such as contested property division.
His practice covers divorce, custody, support, protection orders, and visitation, and also includes probate, which helps families who face an estate matter alongside a family law case. The Higley Road office is in southeast Mesa. Like the other solo practices here, it is not built for cases that need several attorneys at once.
9. NYE Family Law, PLLC
Firm Details
- Attorney: Dexton H. Nye, Founder and Principal Attorney
- Founded: 2025
- Headquarters: 1910 S Stapley Dr, #221, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Phone: (480) 576-6162
- Website: nyefamilylaw.com
- Practice Areas: Divorce (contested, uncontested, military, mediation), child custody, child support (including enforcement and modification), spousal support, prenuptial agreements, division of assets, paternity, protective orders, cancellation of removal proceedings
- Firm Size: Solo attorney practice
- Google Rating: 5.0 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)
About the Firm
Dexton H. Nye is the founder and principal attorney of Nye Family Law, and his practice focuses exclusively on family law matters, from divorce and custody to paternity and protective orders. The firm also handles cancellation of removal proceedings, so families facing immigration-related issues can address them with the same attorney.
The firm publishes a full Spanish-language version of its website and regularly posts plain-language Arizona divorce and child support guides on its blog. It serves Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix and San Tan Valley. As a one-attorney practice, it suits clients who want the founder’s direct involvement but not complex multi-attorney litigation.
10. Bastian Law Offices, PLC
Firm Details
- Attorney: C. Cole Bastian, Esq.
- Founded: 2008
- Headquarters: 1423 S. Higley Road, Building 4, Suite 110, Mesa, AZ 85206.
- Phone: (480) 526-4614
- Website: https://www.bastianlaw.com/
- Practice Areas: Divorce, child custody, child support, property division, and related family law disputes.
- Firm Size: Solo-led firm
- Google Rating: 4.9 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)
About the Firm
Bastian Law Offices focuses on family law matters. Its published profile highlights Cole Bastian’s experience in Arizona family law and service as a Judge Pro Tem in Maricopa County family law courts. Prospective clients should discuss how that experience relates to the issues in their case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a divorce take in Arizona?
Arizona law requires a waiting period of at least 60 days from the date your spouse is served before a divorce can be finalized, a point Nye Family Law explains in its published guides. Most uncontested divorces finish not long after that window closes, while contested cases involving custody or property disputes can run much longer. Cases for Mesa residents are filed with the Maricopa County Superior Court.
Which court handles family law cases in Mesa?
Divorce, custody and support cases for Mesa residents are heard by the Maricopa County Superior Court, which operates a Southeast Court at 222 E. Javelina Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210 for East Valley matters. Families living in the Pinal County portion of the East Valley, such as San Tan Valley, file in the Pinal County Superior Court in Florence, where Ellsworth Family Law attorneys also appear. The Arizona Judicial Branch publishes court locations and forms for both counties.
How is child support calculated in Arizona?
Arizona follows the Arizona Child Support Guidelines, which use an income shares model that combines both parents’ incomes and then adjusts the result for parenting time and other factors, as Nye Family Law’s guides describe. Modifying an existing order, enforcing unpaid support and calculating support in complex-income cases are all areas where a family law attorney from firms such as Moon Law Firm or Cotto Law Firm can help.
What does “Certified Family Law Specialist” mean in Arizona?
It is a designation granted by the State Bar of Arizona to attorneys who meet experience, examination and peer-review standards in family law. Ellsworth Family Law’s Steven M. Ellsworth has held it since 1999 and Glenn D. Halterman since 2012, and DM Cantor Family Law Practice reports five certified specialists on its team. You can read more about the program at the State Bar of Arizona.
How much does a family law consultation cost, and are lower-cost options available?
Costs vary by firm and by the level of service. Modern Law charges $250 for an attorney consultation and $150 for a legal paraprofessional consultation, and offers free consultations on its Pro Bono Days. Hougen Family Law offers fee packages at several service levels, and Ellsworth Family Law provides lower-cost representation through a licensed legal paraprofessional plus document preparation. The Arizona Supreme Court maintains a directory of licensed legal paraprofessionals.
Where do I get an order of protection in Mesa?
In Arizona, an order of protection can be requested at a superior court, justice court, or municipal court. In Mesa, that includes the Maricopa County Superior Court’s Southeast Court, the East Mesa Justice Court at 222 E. Javelina Ave., the Maricopa County Justice Courts, and the municipal court operated by the City of Mesa. Cotto Law Firm is one Mesa firm that lists orders of protection among its family law matters.
Disclaimer
This article is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The courts, the State Bar of Arizona, and any government agency do not endorse the firms listed. Do not interpret the order of the firms as an official ranking or a guarantee of legal quality or outcomes.
Firm information, attorney rosters, founding dates, office details, practice areas, firm sizes, and Google ratings may change. Ratings and review counts reflect third-party or local business listing data available at the time of research and should be independently verified before publication. Where details could not be confirmed, they are identified as not independently verified rather than presented as facts.
Readers should independently evaluate their options and consult a qualified Arizona attorney about their particular circumstances. No attorney can guarantee a specific legal outcome.
