Child Custody · Phoenix
Top Child Custody Lawyers in Phoenix
Child custody lawyers focus on parenting time, decision-making responsibility and relocation disputes. This list compares 4 child custody lawyers practising in Phoenix on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 14 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 4
- 0 verified licences
- 0%
- average years in practice
- 12
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Nadia Ortega
Out of dateOf Counsel
Vance & Calder LLP28 yrs in practice3.8(2)DivorceChild CustodyCriminal Defense+2 more - 2
Rafael Sorensen
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Vance Law Group18 yrs in practice4.7(15)FamilyChild Custody - 3
- 4
Diego R. Duarte
PendingFounding Attorney
17 yrs in practice4.3(3)DivorceChild CustodyCriminal Defense+1 moreSpeaks English, Tagalog
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Choosing a child custody lawyer
Ask how often the lawyer handles contested custody hearings and whether they work with custody evaluators or guardians ad litem.
Frequently asked questions
What does "best interests of the child" mean?
It is the legal standard courts use to decide custody, weighing factors such as stability, each parent’s involvement and the child’s needs.