Mr. Keith A Berkshire

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Mr. Keith A Berkshire: Attorney with Berkshire Law Office
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Biography

Keith Berkshire is a certified specialist in Family Law, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, at the Berkshire Law Office, PLLC. Keith practices in all areas of family law, with a focus on complex litigation and appeals. Keith has a significant appellate practice with more published Family Law Opinions than another other attorney in Arizona, including 36 Opinions at the Arizona Court of Appeals and Arizona Supreme Court. Keith is the author of the Family Law section of the Arizona Appellate Handbook, and his Opinions include major cases such as Skoglund v. Barbour, Saba v. Khoury, Volk v. Brame, McLaughlin v. Jones, Woyton v. Ward, Gonzalez-Gunter v. Gunter, and Barron v. Barron. Keith also successfully litigated the case Howell v. Howell, 137 S. Ct. 1400 (2017) at the Supreme Court of the United States.

Keith was a member of the Arizona Supreme Court Task Force on the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, which restyled and rewrote the Family Law Rules in 2018; he previously served on the Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee of the State Bar of Arizona, the Civil Rules Committee, as well as the State Bar of Arizona’s Family Law Section Executive Committee. Keith was also a member of the Court Procedures Workgroup for the Domestic Relations Committee of the State Legislature as part of the 2013 changes to the custody statutes, and has authored numerous other family law rules and statutes.

Keith is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 2012, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been in the Super Lawyers Listing every year since 2012, including a selection as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona in all areas of practice, in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024. Keith was also named Family Law Lawyer of the Year in Phoenix by Best Lawyers for 2022 and 2024. Keith is a frequent lecturer at CLEs on all areas of family law and appellate practice, and has served as an expert witness on variously family law issues.

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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Family Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Family/Domestic Relations
  • Juvenile Law
  • Adoption
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Guardianship
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Marriage & Prenuptials
  • Marriage & Prenuptials

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Arizona, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1998
Law School Attended:
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Arizona; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; US Supreme Court; Federal Court; U.S. District Court; Ninth Circuit
Birth Information:
Mesa, Arizona, September 18, 1975
ISLN:
918666732

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$400/hr
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Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/14/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/19/12 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/19/12 in Family Law

    I cannot recommend Keith highly enough as a family law attorney. He is as talented and capable an attorney as you are likely to meet. And, having worked shoulder to shoulder with him, I know from personal experience that he is a tireless advocate for... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/11/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/08/12 in Family Law

    Keith Berkshire is very bright and highly ethical lawyer. I would have absolutely no hesitation in referring a friend or family member to Mr. Berkshire knowing that they would receive excellent representation. He certainly deserves your highest ratin... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/08/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/06/12 in Divorce

    Keith is a great lawyer and deserves an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/31/12 in Family Law

    Keith is an amazing attorney. He is knowledgeble, professional and a very skilled trial attorney. He is a very strong advocate and a pleasure to work with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/31/12 in Divorce

    I have worked with Mr. Berkshire as an associate lawyer in a law firm that handled Family Law matters. I was able to personally observe Mr. Berkshire's work habits, case management, legal writings and legal abilities. He is the consummate profession... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/31/12 in Family Law

    Over the years I have watched Mr. Berkshire continue to grow professionally into one of the top family law representatives in the state. I would highly recommend him to any potential client.

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4.1/5.0 (15 reviews)

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Contact Information:

623-267-2767  Phone

480-550-7017  Fax

www.berkshirelawoffice.com/About%20Us.html

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