Rich J. Peters

Rich J. Peters is a proud native of Phoenix, Arizona. As owner of R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C., his firm operates less than one mile from the hospital he was born at. Rich has limited his legal practice to Family Law since 1992. He was sworn in by the State Bar of Arizona on October 25, 1992, just a few days after his 25th birthday. Rich often brags that he was the youngest lawyer in the state when he was sworn in, but this is truly just a guess. Rich has owned R.J. Peters & Assoc. Since 2005. Prior to that he worked for two very prominent Family Law firms in Glendale and Phoenix. While not every case needs to go to Court, Rich does enjoy being in the Courtroom and considers that one of his greatest skills. Although being born and raised in Phoenix, Rich did move around a bit during his youth, pending time in Spain, Houston, and South Africa. In 1989 he graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Business. In 1992 he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Juris Doctor. He immediately returned home to Phoenix after law school. Four of Rich’s five children have graduated from Arizona Universities, and his youngest graduated in May 2020. He and his Wife Jennifer enjoy their time traveling and boating. Areas of Practice: Divorce Legal Separation Annulment Paternity Custody / Visitation Property and Debt Division Temporary Orders Grandparent’s Rights Domestic Violence Modifications / Enforcement Non-Parent Custody Adoption / Guardianship Premarital Agreements Child Support Bar Admissions:Arizona, 1992U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1992 Education: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, May, 1992 J.D. Honors: Deans List Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, May, 1989 B.S. Major: Business Marketing Honors and Awards: America's Top 50 Lawyers - Family Law - Arizona - 2024 Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys, 2018 Outstanding Contribution, Family Lawyers Assistance Project, 2015 Lead Counsel for Family Law, Lead Counsel Review Board, 2015 Top Contributor, AVVO, 2014 Top Contributor, AVVO, 2013 Top Contributor, AVVO, 2012 For Love of Justice Award, Volunteer Lawyers Program, Outstanding Service in Family Law Community Education, 2005 Certificate of Appreciation, State Bar of Arizona “For Volunteering Time and Service on Free Legal Advice Day”, 2004 Certificate of Appreciation, Family Law Assistance Project, “For Outstanding Service” and Conducting “Litigant Without Lawyers” Seminar for Pro Per Litigants, 2003 Certificate of Appreciation, Volunteers Lawyer Association and Family Law Assistance Project, “For Outstanding Service and FLAP Volunteer since 1996”, 2002 Recognized as one of the Top 50 Attorneys of the Year “For Leadership, Commitment and Generosity in Providing Legal Assistance to Clients in Arizona” by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education, 2003 ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR, Family Law Assistance Project. “For Outstanding Service to Pro Se Clients in Family Law”, 2002 – 2003 Professional Associations and Memberships: State Bar Of Arizona Maricopa County Bar Association WB Putnam American Inn of Court Past Employment Positions: Jon C. Dake & Assoc,. P.C, Phoenix, Arizona, Associate Attorney, 2000 – 2005 Bellah & Harrian, Associate Attorney, 1998 – 2000 John T. Fields, Associate Attorney, 1996 – 1998 Law Office of Rich J. Peters, Phoenix, Arizona, Sole Practitioner, 1992 – 1996 Fraternities/Sororities: Phi Delta Phi Phi Sigma Kappa Contact info:[email protected]:+1-602-256-7575 Click here to visit website