Atty. Holly Edwards

Atty. Holly Edwards

From her very first legal internship, Holly knew that she wanted to help families affected by divorce. Since receiving her Juris Doctor in 2004, she has practiced extensively in all areas of law affecting families.

Tucson Tucson 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Holly Edwards at a glance

Holly Edwards is an Attorney based in Tucson, Arizona, practicing at McCarthy Law Firm, PLLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, ssd, securities, and government. Admitted to practice in California (2005) and Arizona (2018). Educated at Western State University College of Law, Fullerton J.D. (—) and Loyola Marymount University (—). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Tucson, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • From her very first legal internship, Holly knew that she wanted to help families affected by divorce
  • Since receiving her Juris Doctor in 2004, she has practiced extensively in all areas of law affecting families
  • While Holly prefer to see cases settle, she is fully prepared to litigate if settlement is not possible
  • Holly has successfully completed the National Institute for Trial Advocacy program
  • In addition, she has extensive domestic violence advocacy training
  • In addition to serving in the private sector in California, Holly also had the privilege of addressing the needs of the underserved in Los Angeles and Orange County
  • From 2013-2017, she was Directing Attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Santa Ana Office
  • In that role, she supervised several legal units, and personally represented clients in family law, housing/eviction defense, consumer law, guardianship, government benefits and military veteran disputes
  • Although she enjoyed her time in California, in 2017, she was beyond delighted to be able to return to her hometown of Tucson, Arizona, where she continues to practice family law ever since
  • Holly’s strong suit is putting people at ease by first recognizing the tremendous stresses that divorce and parenting disputes place on the individual and that every individual has unique needs
  • She joins that with thorough case preparation and effective (and timely) communication so that the client can emerge from this process with their dignity intact and energy reinvigorated
  • There are lots of problems, but even more solutions!
  • Holly’s job is to help the client find those solutions
  • Holly, a proud spouse of a military combat veteran who served in the U.S
  • Marine Corps for over twenty-one years, has a keen interest in military service issues facing both service members and their spouses/partners
  • This includes a thorough understanding of military service benefits including division of military retirement, survivor benefits, disability pay, and Tricare/healthcare benefits
  • She is also very familiar with the unique challenges confronting military members with respect to parenting issues arising out of deployment and other required relocations
  • When she’s not busy helping clients, Holly enjoys the outdoors with her husband and two children, as well as traveling and running

Practice Areas Explained

Holly Edwards's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Social Security Disability

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Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Tucson 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 Holly Edwards

Where is Holly Edwards's law office located?
Holly Edwards's law practice is located in Tucson, Arizona. The firm is McCarthy Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Holly Edwards handle?
Holly Edwards focuses on criminal defense, family law, ssd, securities, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Holly Edwards practiced law?
Holly Edwards has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
What languages does Holly Edwards speak?
Holly Edwards provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Holly Edwards go to law school?
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How can I contact Holly Edwards for a consultation?
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Education

Western State University College of Law, Fullerton J.D.
- In Progress
Loyola Marymount University
- In Progress

Languages

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005
Arizona
Admitted: 2018

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