Atty. Stephen R. Smith
Member, Whittier Law Review, 1993-1994. Court Approved Guardian Ad Litem in Family Law 1999—.
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About Stephen R. Smith at a glance
Stephen R. Smith is a Partner based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Stillman Smith Gadow. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1994) and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1994). Educated at Whittier College (J.D., 1994) and Arizona State University (B.S. Finance, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maricopa County. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Member, Whittier Law Review, 1993-1994
- Court Approved Guardian Ad Litem in Family Law 1999—
- Co-Chair, Maricopa County Bar Association Seminars: "Orders of Protection in Domestic Relations Cases," (1999)
- "Post-Decree Issues in Family Law," (1999)
- "A View from the Bench," (2000)
- Judge Pro Tem of the Maricopa County Superior Court, 2002—
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen R. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →
Stephen R. Smith is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 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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