Atty. Dan R Dodds

Atty. Dan R Dodds

Dr. Dan Dodds is the founder of The Dodds Law Firm, PLC , representing individuals and families in Surprise, Arizona and all cities in the West Valley of Phoenix, and throughout Maricopa County .

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Profile Summary

About Dan R Dodds at a glance

Dan R Dodds is a Senior Partner based in Surprise, Arizona, practicing at The Dodds Law Firm, PLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, chapter 7, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2006), U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (2006), and Oregon (2016). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of Oregon (M.S. Education, 1977). Serands clients in Surprise, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dr. Dan Dodds is the founder of The Dodds Law Firm, PLC, representing individuals and families in Surprise, Arizona and all cities in the West Valley of Phoenix, and throughout Maricopa County
  • With more than three decades of legal experience, Dr. Dodds provides strategic and compassionate representation to clients facing important life decisions involving divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, and estate planning
  • Dr. Dodds earned his Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from the University of Oregon and his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California
  • His academic background, combined with decades of legal practice, allows him to approach complex legal matters with both analytical insight and practical experience

Practice Areas Explained

Dan R Dodds's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan R Dodds handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Dan R Dodds is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Arizona →

Child Custody & Visitation

Dan R Dodds is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Arizona →

Trusts

Dan R Dodds is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Arizona →

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 Surprise 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dan R Dodds

Where is Dan R Dodds's law office located?
Dan R Dodds's law practice is located in Surprise, Arizona. The firm is The Dodds Law Firm, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dan R Dodds handle?
Dan R Dodds focuses on divorce, wills, chapter 7, child custody, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Dan R Dodds practiced law?
Dan R Dodds has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Dan R Dodds go to law school?
Dan R Dodds earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (M.S. Education, 1977).
How can I contact Dan R Dodds for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 2004
M.S. Education
University of Oregon
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 2006
Oregon
Admitted: 2016

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