Confidence is one of the most important qualities a family lawyer can have. Confidence will help you win in negotiations, settlements, and most importantly, the Court. Confidence is just what you will get with Kyle Stephenson. This quality in Kyle will shine through from your initial meeting to the courtroom. Kyle’s confidence comes from his thousands of courtroom appearances, including approximately 250 trials.
Kyle’s confidence is evidenced by his recognition as a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. To earn this status, Kyle met the stringent criteria set by the State Bar of Arizona. These requirements encompass significant experience in complex and specialized family law cases, extensive ongoing legal education, peer reviews endorsing his professionalism and expertise, and passing a thorough examination.
Kyle is an ambitious lawyer with an insatiable thirst for success and client satisfaction. This ambition makes him think constantly about how to protect his clients. Equally, Kyle is a laid-back, peaceful guy who will quickly get along with opposing lawyers and those around him. These qualities will help to ease the tension in your family law case.
Kyle is experienced in family law, civil litigation, wills & estates, and child welfare. All these issues can be a part of family law, so having knowledge in these areas is a massive asset. While Kyle brings fresh, creative experience to the DM Cantor Family Law Practice team, his primary focus is family and juvenile law.
Kyle has also achieved success in the Arizona Court of Appeals, in the case In re Termination of Parental Rights as to C.E., — Ariz. —-, 573 P.3d 101 (App. 2025). In this significant decision, Kyle represented his client in a termination of parental rights case in which the father had failed to have contact with the child for multiple years. Kyle’s skillful legal argumentation and understanding of juvenile law enabled him to convince the appellate court to terminate the father’s parental rights, securing a favorable ruling for his client and setting an important precedent for the court’s legal authority in future cases. This is just one of Kyle’s many victories before the Arizona Court of Appeals in recent years.
Kyle is unafraid of taking on contentious family law cases or the Department of Child Safety. He thrives under pressure and takes on any type of case with enthusiasm. If you are dealing with a bitter case, don’t worry, Kyle will not be afraid to take it on.
Kyle loves resolving and settling cases. While Kyle is experienced in the courtroom, Kyle also takes pride in his successes outside of the courtroom. He strives to negotiate and resolve matters for his clients quickly and non-confrontationally. Often, settling issues for clients without court involvement leaves many of his clients extremely happy with his services.
PERSONAL LIFE
Kyle is tall (6 feet, 9 inches!), friendly, confident, and observant. He is patient and will listen to your concerns. Next, Kyle will provide you with a clear, simple strategy to help you achieve your goals. He will use that strategy to guide you towards a constructive and positive outcome for your case.
In case you are wondering, Kyle grew up in Phoenix and attended Arizona State University. Kyle considers himself close to an Arizona native as you can get without actually being one.
Outside of law, Kyle believes in giving back to the community. Kyle has travelled around the world with his Wife to provide necessary medical care to some of the most impoverished areas through Missions of Hope International. He volunteers as a youth soccer coach. He also volunteered with the Phoenix Police Foundation, which helps fund essential non-lethal equipment and technology for the Phoenix Police Department, provides financial assistance to Phoenix Police Department employees and their families, and recognizes employees and citizens for their service to the city of Phoenix.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Board-Certified Family Law Specialist – Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
Rising Stars, Southwest SuperLawyers – 2025 – Present
Outstanding Advocate, Arizona Attorney General’s Office – 2019
Emerging Leader in Arizona Law – AZ Business Magazine – 2026
NOTABLE APPELLATE RESULTS
In re Termination of Parental Rights as to C.E., — Ariz. —-, 573 P.3d 101 (App. 2025).
Cvetkovich v. Cvetkovich, 1 CA-CV 24-0645 FC (Memorandum Decision)
Maggie T. v. Sally T., et al., 1 CA-JV 22-0140 (Memorandum Decision)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Using Financial Experts Effectively – March 6, 2026
COBI v. TI v. Rule 81 Case Implementation Supervisor – February 18, 2026
Managing Divorce Real Estate Transactions in Arizona – June 12, 2025
Putative or Potential Father: Who’s Your Daddy – Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section Newsletter – Summer 2025
2020 Attorney General’s Officer Annual Winter Conference – December 16-18, 2020
ADDITIONAL MENTIONS
Youth Soccer Coach – 2014 – Present
Former Assistant Arizona Attorney General for the Department of Child Safety
Extensive Trial Experience
