The Mccarthy Law Firm
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The McCarthy Law Firm, founded in 1976, is Southern Arizona's most dedicated family law firm, specializing in a wide range of family law issues. Based out of Tucson, their mission is to guide clients through emotionally challenging family transitions with grace, dignity, and respect. The firm's founder, Kathleen A. McCarthy, and her team of experienced attorneys are committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care. They are particularly skilled in complex asset matters, including business valuations and spousal maintenance. The team's dedication and expertise have earned them numerous awards and recognitions, marking them as leaders in their field.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
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The Mccarthy Law Firm
300 N Main Ave Ste 203
Tucson, AZ 85701-8230
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Work Experience
Attorney
The McCarthy Law Firm, PLLC
2009 - Present
Attorney
West, Christoffel & Zickerman, PLLC
2002 - 2009
Attorney
The McCarthy Law Firm
2020 - Present
Attorney
Pima County Legal Defender's Office
2017 - 2019
Attorney
Pima County Public Defender's Office
2012 - 2017
Judicial Law Clerk and Bailiff
Pima County Superior Court
2011 - 2012
Attorney Partner
Kerr Bowron PLLC
2018 - Present
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Keith Singer
2015 - 2018
Law Clerk
Pima County Superior Court
2014 - 2015
Legal Intern
Arizona Legislature
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern
U.S. Department of Education
2012 - 2012
Juvenile Specialist
Arizona Women's Education and Employment
2008 - 2011
Educator
Teach for America
2006 - 2008
Attorney
The McCarthy Law Firm
2020 - Present
Assistant Attorney General
Office Of The Arizona Attorney General
2016 - 2019
Assistant Attorney General
Office Of The Arizona Attorney General
2013 - 2015
Children's Attorney
Pima County Office of Children's Counsel
2012 - 2013
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Catherine Woods
Pima County Juvenile Court
2011 - 2012
Summer Judicial Extern for Federal Judge David Duncan
United States District Court, Arizona
2010 - 2010
Law Intern
United States Attorney's Office
2009 - 2009
Owner
The McCarthy Law Firm
2004 - Present
Legal Paraprofessional
The McCarthy Law Firm, PLLC
2022 - Present
Mediator
Pima County Juvenile Court
2022 - 2022
Law Clerk
Pima County Superior Court
2019 - 2022
Attorney
The McCarthy Law Firm
2021 - Present
Education
University of Arizona College of Law
2002
University of Arizona
1998
University of Arizona
1992
University of Arizona College of Law
2011
American University
2007
U of Arizona
2014
University of Arizona College of Law
2011
University of Arizona
2008
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
2009
University of California, Berkeley
2001
University of Oregon
1994
University of Arizona College of Law
1976
University of Arizona
1974
University of Arizona College of Law
2019
University of Arizona
2009
Western State University College of Law
Loyola Marymount University
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
2009
University of California, Berkeley
2001
U of Arizona
University of Arizona College of Law
Law
2013
University of Arizona
2010
University of Arizona College of Law
Law
2002
University of Arizona
1998
University of Arizona
1992
University of Arizona College of Law
Law
2007
Northern Arizona University
2003
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
Law
University of Arizona College of Law
Law
1976
University of Arizona
1974
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Law
2002
Indiana University Bloomington
1998
Associations & Affiliations
Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Board Member
Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Southern Arizona Chapter)
President
American Inns of Court
Member
YWCA of Southern Arizona
Board Member
Pima County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service and Quilt Committee
Committee Member
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Arizona Chapter)
Member
Pima County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Arizona
Member
Teach for America
Member
McCormick Society
Member
Pima County Court Night
Community Representative for Attorney General's Office
Morris K. Udall American Inn of Court
Associate Member
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section
Executive Council
Arizona Board of Family Law Specialization Commission
Board-Elect
Pima County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Co-chair
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Arizona Chapter
President
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Council
Chairwoman
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
President
Publications
The Desert Leaf
Ending a Marriage ≠ Ending a Family (When Children are Involved).
2017
The Writ (PCBA)
The Positive Possibilities of Collaborative Divorce.
2008
State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section Newsletter
The Positive Possibilities of Collaborative Divorce.
2007
The Writ (PCBA)
Law Practice Management in a Nutshell: Low Tech Ways to Manage the Paper and Cyber Blizzard and Some Ergonomic Tips for Keeping Your Sanity
2018
American Bar Association, The Family Advocate
Arizona Update Editor
1996
Speaking Engagements
Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
The Psychological Price of "Substantial, Frequent, Meaningful and Continuing" Parenting Time
2019
Stress Seminar
When High Conflict, Emotionally Exhausting Cases Become Traumatizing: Recognizing the Signs of Vicarious Trauma and Strategies to stay Safe, Healthy and Happy as you Maintain your Legal Practice without Killing Someone or Committing Malpractice
2018
Pima County Bar Association
Eek! All Those New Family Law Rules
2018
State Bar of Arizona
Moot Court: CLE by the Sea
2018
Pima County Bar Association
Marriage is the Leading Cause of Divorce: What Non-Family Lawyers need to know about Divorce and Community Property
2015
SALA
Divorce
2018
Family Law Institute: For Better or Worse
Top 10 Financial and Property Cases
2018
Family Law Conference
Negotiation is the Quintessential Shell Game but you have to Identify the Pea and Keep Your Eyes Trained on it at all Times: Master the Details that Will Give you the Leverage to Negotiate the Extras
2018
State Bar of Arizona
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Where’s the Energy to Do it All?” – presentation by Kathleen: “Change Your Brain and Reframe Your Game
2018
Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Running a Law Firm
2018
State Bar of Arizona Convention
New Case Law and Legislation
2018
CLE by the Sea
Current Issues, Case Law and Legislative Updates
2017
Services offered
Criminal Defense Attorney
Divorce Lawyer
Family Law Attorney
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers