Atty. Mitchell Reichman
A State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mitchell “Mitch” Reichman has the knowledge and experience to manage high conflict divorces with substantial assets. Mitch focuses his practice only in family law and represents clients in high-stake divorce matters.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 44+ Years Experience
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About Mitchell Reichman at a Glance
Mitchell Reichman is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Jaburg Wilk. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in California (1982) and Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Arizona State University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mitchell Reichman
- A State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mitchell “Mitch” Reichman has the knowledge and experience to manage high conflict divorces with substantial assets
- Mitch focuses his practice only in family law and represents clients in high-stake divorce matters
- He is one of only 1,650 family law attorneys in the United States admitted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Academy fellows are considered as preeminent family law attorneys with high level of skill and integrity
- Upon joining Jaburg Wilk in 1995, Mitch devoted his practice exclusively to family law, utilizing his understanding of business, finances, accounting, and commercial litigation to assist high-income and net-worth families divide large and often complex estates
- Mitch blends his business instincts with a pragmatic legal approach to gain a rich understanding of his clients’ (and their spouses’) varied businesses, including law practices, dental and medical practices, retail stores, real estate companies, and investment entities
- Being a supportive listener has been mastered by Mitch
- He builds an alliance with his clients that helps relieve the anxieties attendant to divorce
- Mitch has a particular and personal interest in helping clients deal with issues of co-parenting in a sometimes hostile environment
- He encourages his clients to consider alternative means of resolving their disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and other non-traditional methods of dispute resolution
- Mitch is as adept in the courtroom as he is at the negotiating table, and provides sound legal advice on when to compromise and when to litigate
- Mitch is a board member of the Executive Council of the Arizona State Bar Family Law Section, and has been involved in the Domestic Relations Custody Study Group
- Mitch was appointed by the President of the Arizona State Senate to the Children’s Behavioral Health Council
- Mitch has been selected a Southwest “Super Lawyer” every year since 2009, named a “Best Lawyer in America” by Best Lawyers and “Arizona Top 10 Family Law Lawyer” by Arizona Business Magazine
- Professional Affiliations - Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona - Board Member of the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona - Former Member of Domestic Relations Custody Study Group until the group disbanded - Previously served on the Children’s Behavioral Health Council by appointment from the President of the State Senate - Particularly adept at critically analyzing and persuasively presenting information concerning business valuations and the cross-examination of business valuation experts. - Experienced in high-conflict divorces with substantial assets. - Utilizes understanding of business, finances, accounting, and commercial litigation to assist high-income and high net-worth families divide large and often complex estates. - Clients include business people, attorneys, dentists, doctors, retailers, real estate owners, and investors. - Encourages clients to consider alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and other non-traditional methods
- Awards & Recognition - Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Best Lawyers in America- Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Mediation, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 - Best Lawyers in America-"Lawyer of the Year" Family Law Mediation, 2022 - Southwest Super Lawyer,2009 - 2025 - Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell - Phoenix Magazine, Top Lawyer, Family Law, 2023, 2024 - Recognized as a "Top 10 Family Law Lawyer" by Arizona Business Magazine
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchell Reichman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Family Law in Phoenix
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
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 venue, 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.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Mitchell Reichman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mitchell Reichman's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mitchell Reichman brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Mitchell Reichman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Mitchell Reichman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Mitchell Reichman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mitchell Reichman Handles in Phoenix
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