Atty. Todd Franks
Todd Franks is the founder of the law firm of Franks Cool Houser & McVey, P.C. , located in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 41 years experience practicing law, he concentrates on family law matters, domestic relations, domestic torts and family law appeals.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 46+ Years Experience
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About Todd Franks at a Glance
Todd Franks is a family law attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Franks Houser McVey PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1980). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1979) and University of Pennsylvania (—, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd Franks
- Todd Franks is the founder of the law firm of Franks Cool Houser & McVey, P.C., located in Phoenix, Arizona
- With more than 41 years experience practicing law, he concentrates on family law matters, domestic relations, domestic torts and family law appeals
- Mr. Franks offers unique legal services to families and individuals going through challenging and stressful times because of their legal matters
- Providing sophisticated legal representation and personal attention to every case, he is a compassionate attorney who also is an ardent and aggressive advocate for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom
- With a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Mr. Franks has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
- He also pursued a Ph.D. program in regulatory economics, focusing on urban and housing economics and was a Samuel S. Fels fellow
- Mr. Franks has held notable positions in legal associations, including the Maricopa County Domestic Relations Study Committee, the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section, and the Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program
- He is past chair of the Arizona Supreme Court’s Creditors’ Rights Workgroup of Domestic Relations Committee, The Family Law Council of Community Property States, and Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section.Actively involved in giving back to his community, Mr. Franks has served at the Arizona Department of Health, the Hillel Foundation of Arizona State University, the Center for New Directions/Arizona Action for Displaced Homemakers, the City of Phoenix Commission on Housing, the Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona, B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation League (Arizona region) and Young Democrats of Arizona
- Honored for his extensive and impeccable work in the legal field, Mr. Franks is AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale Hubbell and has been included on The Best Lawyers in America list for family law
- He has also been recognized by Arizona Living Magazine as one of Arizona’s leading domestic relations lawyers
- Mr. Franks has lectured and taught at many continuing legal education seminars at various prominent associations and universities
- He also serves as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County and as a court-appointed special master. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies
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- Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary
- Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards
- Best Lawyers® and The Best Lawyers in America© are registered trademarks of BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC. The names, logo, and database are protected under the trademark, copyright, and fair use laws of the United States of America
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Practice Areas Explained
Todd Franks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Franks 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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Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Todd Franks
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 Todd Franks's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Todd Franks brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Todd Franks'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 Todd Franks 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 Todd Franks Handles in Phoenix
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Todd Franks directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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