Atty. Craig Peter Cherney
Admitted to practice since 1996, Mr. Cherney graduated from the University of Virginia and earned his JD from the University of San Diego School of Law.
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About Craig Peter Cherney at a glance
Craig Peter Cherney is a Member based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at High Desert Family Law Group LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1996), Nevada (2005), and Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District of (2010). Educated at University of San Diego, School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1993). Provides legal services in Yiddish. Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Admitted to practice since 1996, Mr. Cherney graduated from the University of Virginia and earned his JD from the University of San Diego School of Law
- During law school, Craig served as an assistant editor on the Law Review
- Mr. Cherney has clerked for United States Federal District Court Judge Thomas J. Whelan and also Chief Judge Judith N. Keep in the Southern District of California
- While clerking, Craig participated in more than 100 federal district court jury trials
- Mr. Cherney practiced at the law firm of Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman
- More recently, Craig served as corporate counsel, manager and vice president for a publicly traded Fortune 500 real estate company and a well capitalized private equity real estate fund
- He currently practices at https://highdesertfamilylawgroup.com/ Mr. Cherney is a licensed attorney in the States of Arizona, California and Nevada and a licensed California real estate broker
- Craig is also licensed to practice in the United States District Courts in Arizona and the Southern District of California and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Craig served two terms on the Alumni Board of Directors for USD School of Law, is a full District Council member of the Urban Land Institute, and has spoken at legal and private conferences throughout the United States
- Craig handles matters in real estate, family law and complex litigation
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig Peter Cherney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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