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Law Office of Scott David Stewart

I am an experienced attorney in Phoenix Arizona and I focus my law firm on 3 areas of the law; Divorce and Family Law, Criminal Law and Bankruptcy.

Family Law
Whether you're facing a divorce, custody battle, or spousal support hearing, facts and information are crucial to supporting your case and protecting your rights. If your spouse has hidden money in bank accounts you never knew existed or suffers from an addiction that could put your children at risk, you need a divorce lawyer who can expose and collect facts important to your case. The Family law attorney's at the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart have experience working with experts in financial and investigative matters. Our attorney's have seen just about every kind of scheme and book keeping shell game used to hide information adn we know where to look, how to investigate, and how to identify suspicious behavior. The Law Offices of Scott David Stewart uses the following kinds of resources in domestic relations cases where additional financial, criminal, or personal information is needed:

Private investigators
Forensic accountants
Data retrieval experts
Hand writing analysts
Background information experts
Exposing Relevant Information

Child custody and visitation can be restricted or denied if a parent has a criminal record, addiction or personal history of mental illness. Likewise, if a parent is involved in a dangerous lifestyle, the court may transfer custody or refuse to grant it. The divorce attorney's with the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart work with private investigators who uncover unsavory facts about your ex-spouse which pose a danger to your children.
We aggressively protect our clients and refuse to let them be taken advantage of. For more information, contact a family law attorney with the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart today. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, our office represents clients throughout Maricopa County, including Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, and El Mirage.


Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer

Firm lawyer Amy Dohrendorf and our entire attorney team are highly qualified to handle your bankruptcy proceedings and to represent you against creditors. Ms. Dohrendorf has handled numerous bankruptcies at other firms, and attorney Scott Stewart has been involved in law office management for several years and has extensive knowledge and in business and finance.

We understand the difficulty of struggling to balance payments and debt with income, and the stress that comes with the possibility of losing your home, business, car and other property. We can provide advice on your bankruptcy options, and handle all bankruptcy proceedings for you.

For a no-charge consultation with a lawyer at Law Offices of Scott David Stewart about Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, contact our firm.

If you have questions regarding bankruptcy, debt negotiations and foreclosure actions, contact our firm. We offer free initial consultations and charge reasonable and competitive rates. Our Phoenix office is conveniently located downtown, and our Chandler office is located near the 202 and 101 interchange. Contact us online or call us at 480-813-1050.

Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal defense work requires access to investigative and forensic resources, as well as legal research tools. At the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart, we are constantly evaluating the latest technology and developments in forensics in order to remain on the cutting edge of investigative science. Our DUI and criminal defense attorneys consult with experts across a wide variety of fields, bringing a high level of knowledge and expertise to questions of evidence important in defending our clients. Regardless of how incriminating evidence may look at first sight, expert witness testimony coupled with methodical, skilled case presentation can make all the difference in the minds of jurors.

Our DUI and criminal defense attorneys work with the following kinds of experts in building cases in defense of our clients:

Lab technicians
Ballistic experts
Weapons experts
Skid mark analysts
Blood spatter experts
Breathalyzer technicians
Chemical analysis experts
Accident reconstruction specialists

Whether youâve been arrested for DUI or are facing any criminal charge, criminal court proceedings create stress and uncertainty in people's lives. As criminal defense attorneys, we recognize the importance of being there when our clients have pressing questions, need legal counsel, or are uncertain what to do.
-For after-hours help, we provide a 24-hour answering service

-We accept all major credit cards and payment plans may be available

To discuss questions or concerns you might have regarding DUI or criminal charges filed against you, contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart today.

Mark was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. At the age of 19 Mark moved to Tempe, Arizona to attend college. Mark graduated from Arizona State University in 1993 with a degree in political science. Mark married his wife during the summer of 1993. After scoring in the top 3% in the country on LSAT, Mark was offered academic scholarships from several prestigious law schools. But Mark put his family first, as his wife had just started her career as an educator, so he entered law school at the Sandra day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State. Mark graduated from law school in three years.
Mark’s first child was due the day Mark was scheduled to take the bar exam. However, his first of three sons came one week early so the bar exam was a breeze for Mark. After being admitted to practice law, Mark worked for a local criminal defense attorney by the name of David B. Smith before he decided to join the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. While at the public defender’s office Mark got immeasurable experience. Within two years Mark was lead counsel for several homicide cases. During Mark’s three years at the office Mark won over 20 felony trials and got many more felonies dismissed.
In 1999 Mark started his own criminal defense firm. However within a year or two Mark joined up with Chad Shell to start one of the best and most successful criminal defense firms in Arizona. Mark and Chad are partners to this day and have successfully represented thousands of clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors all across the state of Arizona. They have represented clients in Kingman, Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, Prescott Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Tucson, Casa Grande, Florence, Globe, Show Low, Pinetop, Verde Valley, Yuma, Avondale, Litchfield, Tolleson, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Apache Junction, Payson, Wickenburg, Gila Bend, Winslow, Cave Creek, Queen Creek, and others.

I have been a licensed attorney since 2002, and have handled thousands of cases involving criminal and civil litigation. The focus of my practice is personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic related offenses to include photo radar and DUI. Prior to becoming an attorney, I held various positions within the legal field to include process server, law clerk, and private investigator. I am licensed to practice in all Arizona State Courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

James L. Cork II is admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of Arizona and the United States District Court, District of Arizona. Mr. Cork holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2007) where he graduated Cum Laude and on the National Dean's List. Mr. Cork also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State University (2003).

Mr. Cork has worked at the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Services where he assisted in the development of evidence files to be used in court, analyzed case files in a variety of different criminal cases, conducted research and helped prepare documents and discovery. In addition, Mr. Cork worked at the Law Office of Brian Burkett in San Diego, California. His work there was focused on Family Law, Probate, and Personal Injury cases.

In January 2008, Mr. Cork opened his own law practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Cork has recently opened a second office location in Glendale, AZ to better assist his West Valley clients. Mr. Cork practices in the areas of Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense including DUI/DWI.

Admissions: State Bar of Arizona, United States District Court, District of Arizona and United States Bankruptcy Court.

Education: Arizona State University (B.S., Justice Studies, 2003); Thomas Jefferson School of Law graduated Cum Laude and on the National Dean's List (J.D., 2007).

Memberships: The State Bar of Arizona, the American Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Scottsdale Bar Association