* This listing should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation either by the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix or its Board of Directors. It is merely a collection of individuals/entities/resources that have been deemed helpful or recommended by consumers. Please notify us if any information needs to be updated.
Disability Rights Arizona
Formerly the Arizona Center for Disability Law. Disability Rights Arizona is a not for profit public interest law firm, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
Locations: Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff
Phoenix & Flagstaff Phone: (602) 274-6287
Tucson Phone: (520) 327-9547
Website: www.azdisabilitylaw.org
John H. Barron, IIIDeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C.
Barron & Associates PC, Of CounselServices: Matters involving Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Trusts and Decedent’s Estate Litigation, Cases involving Elder Abuse; Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults; Mental Health Law and advocacy of the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI); Litigation for, and Advocacy, of the Developmentally Disabled
Phone: (602) 252-8100
Address: 7310 North 16th Street, Suite 205, Phoenix, Arizona 85020Website: www.deconcinimcdonald.com
Bivens & Associates, P.L.L.C.
Services: Guardianship, conservatorship, advanced estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, special needs
Locations: Scottsdale and Mesa
Phone: (480) 922-1010
Website: www.bivenslaw.com
Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch, PLLC
Services: Arizona Education Lawyers: provide legal advice and strategy for you to advocate on your own, or can provide legal representation of both you and your child. They can assist you as much or as little as you want or need.
Phone: (480) 585-0600
Address: 8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., Suite 250 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Website: www.azspecialeducationlawyers.com
Amy Langerman, P.C.
Services: Licensed Special Education Attorney in the State of Arizona and a special education consultant in San Diego County, California. She is also a parent of a child with special needs.
Email: info@amylangerman.com
Website: www.amylangerman.com
Maricopa County Public Defenders Office
Services: The Public Defender’s Office is assigned by the Court to represent indigent individuals in Adult Criminal Cases (which includes juveniles transferred to adult court), mental health commitment matters, related Appeals and Post Conviction Relief matters.
Phone: (602) 506-7711
Website: https://www.maricopa.gov/558/Public-Defender
Contact Fredrica Strumpf, Fredrica.Strumpf@Maricopa.Gov
Mazza + Niro
Services: Estate planning, guardianship, conservatorship, probate and trust administration and probate litigation.
Locations in: Scottsdale and Peoria
Phone: (602) 536-7609
Website: www.mazzaniro.com
Meridian Special Needs Planning
Services: Special needs planning and trusts, Guardianship filing, government benefit eligibility, estate planning, retirement planning, insurance and more.
Location: 3420 E Shea Blvd, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone: (480) 561-3904
Email: info@meridiansnp.com
Website: https://meridiansnp.com
Law Office of Richard J. Murphy, PLC
Services offered: Special Education law: Helping students with disabilities and their families throughout Arizona navigate the special education process and make sure schools are complying with Federal and State law. Services also include representation in disputes with schools, including due process complaints. Free consultation.
Phone: 602-296-4962
Email: info@phoenixspedlaw.com
Website: www.phoenixspecialedlawyer.com
Mushkatel, Gobbato & Kile, PLLC
Emily Kile, Scottsdale
Services: Estate planning, special needs planning, probate, trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship, elder law, ALTCS
Phone: (480) 348-1590
Website: www.phoenixlawteam.com
Nicole Panzella
Nicole Panzella is certified as a Legal Document Preparer. She specializes in Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Guardianship.
Phone: (480) 307-9306
Website: https://arizonalegaldocs.com/attorney/nicole-panzella
State Bar of Arizona
Services: The State Bar of Arizona exists to serve and protect the public with respect to the provision of legal services and access to justice. Consistent with these goals, the State Bar of Arizona seeks to improve the administration of justice and the competency, ethics, and professionalism of lawyers practicing in Arizona. Assists in finding an attorney in your budget, area, and skill in the type of help you need
Phone: (602) 252-4804
Address: 4201 N. 24th Street Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016-6266
Website: https://azbar.org
Chloe Renshaw Special Needs Planning
Services: Legal Document Preparation including, guardianship/conservatorships, trusts, special needs trust, wills, POA’s and Supported Decision Maker Agreements. We also help with government benefits, budget and lifestyle care plans.
Phone: (907) 764-4841
Email: chloe@crsnp.com
Address: 7416 E Nance Street, Mesa, AZ 85207
Website: https://crsnp.com
Emily R. Taylor, Attorney, PLLC
Services: Special Needs Planning, Guardianship, Long Term Care/Medicaid/ALTCS Planning, Benefits Planning, and Estate Planning
Phone: (480) 699-3145
Address: 1747 East Morten Avenue, Suite #105, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Website: www.emilytaylorlaw.com
Theut, Scaringelli & Kupiszewski, PLC
Services: Guardianship & Conservatorship
Phone: (602) 830-0300
Address: 14001 N. 7th Street Suite B-104, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Website: www.TSKLawAZ.com
These attorneys have experience working with families with disabled children.
Glickstein Law, PLLC: Falynn S. Baum
Phone: (602) 842-0887
Address: 7335 East Acoma Drive, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Website: www.glicksteinlaw.com
Ogborne Law, PLC: Michelle Ogborne
Phone: (480) 525-9877
Address: 21090 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Website: https://ogbornelaw.com
Carissa K. Seidl Family Law
Phone: (602) 848-4594
Address: 4742 N. 24th Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Website: www.carissakseidl.com
Sheldon & Stoutner Family Law: Nicole Siqueiros-Stoutner
Phone: (480) 531-1740
Address: 11111 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 245, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Website: https://sheldonstoutner.com
Decriminalize Developmental Disabilities: We are people, government employees, university researchers and professors, psychologists, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and authors. We stand for the reform of injustices in the criminal justice system with regard to the vulnerable population of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
National Criminal Justice Training Center: Our mission is to provide premier criminal justice training and technical assistance to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Offers some trainings for free.
Public Defender’s Office FAQ by the Autism Society of America & Decriminalize Developmental Disabilities
There are limited number of experts who are willing to testify.
Bridging Our Gaps
Services: Disability & Resource Non-Profit Consulting Service. Helping you navigate your disability journey. Disability advocacy.
Phone: (623) 866-7021
Website: https://bridgingourgaps.org
Courtney Burnett, SLPA + IEP Coach
Services: IEP coaching and review, 504 plans, Communication club, parent support groups
Phone: (623) 745-0330
Email: courtney@courtneyburnett.com
Website: www.courtneyburnett.com
Kneadler Sped Support and Consulting
Services: Consulting and support within school, home, and 1:1 parent support
Phone: (425) 830-6909
Website: https://kneadlerspedsupportandconsulti.godaddysites.com
Parent Support Arizona: David Jefferson
Services: Direct advocacy services to families with special needs children in most major public systems. This includes the public education system; foster care system; State developmental disability system, “DDD”, and the behavioral health system.
Phone: (480) 382-4020
Address: 625 W. Southern Avenue, Suite E – 173, Mesa, AZ 85210
Website: www.parentsupportarizona.com
MassMutual Arizona SpecialCare
Services: Financial professionals with specialized training in helping people with special needs and their life care plan.
Contact: Karen Starbowski
Phone: (480) 538-2950
Email: kstarbowski@financialguide.com
Website: www.specialcareaz.com
Palacios & Associates
Services: Financial professionals with Chartered Special Needs Designation
Phone: (480) 308-2090
Email: PalaciosAndAssociates@ampf.com
Website: www.ameripriseadvisors.com
Prep + Peony: Legal Preparation For the Love of Your Legacy
Services: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship &/or Conservatorship, Wills, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Filling Government Benefits, Miller Trusts, ABLE Act Accounts, SNT Fairness Act Information & Assistance
Contact: Nicole Kuck
Phone: (480) 455-0705
Email: nicolekuck@prepandpeony.com
Website: www.prepandpeony.com
ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families. They are a place to accumulate or gift money to a person who was disabled prior to age 26 without negatively impacting SSI and ALTCS benefits. You are able to establish an ABLE Account in any state that offers it.
Learn more about ABLE Accounts here:
A Special Needs Trust is a trust to hold assets for the benefit of a disabled person without negatively impacting SSI and ALTCS benefits. This can be part of an estate planning document or done separately. This type of trust can be useful in the event that someone intends to write you or your loved one into their will to receive funds.
Contact one of the professionals above to learn more about Special Needs Trusts, including how to set one up!