Atty. Melissa Benson
Melissa Benson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Melissa, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026.
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About Melissa Benson at a glance
Melissa Benson is a family law attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gallagher & Kennedy PA. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (2015) and New York, New York State Bar Association (2016). Educated at Arizona Summit Law School (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Benson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law
- Melissa, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Melissa Benson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Benson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Phoenix 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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