Valarie Matthews

Competent but communication could be more consistent

Valarie Matthews at McCarthy Hansen & Company handled my complex child custody modification. Her background from Harvard and recognition in Family Law by Best Lawyers was evident in her thorough understanding of Arizona statutes and her strategic approach in court. She is clearly knowledgeable. However, my experience was mixed. While the legal outcome was satisfactory, there were periods where responses to emails took several days, leaving me anxious. Some explanations of procedural steps felt rushed during our meetings. For a straightforward legal matter, her competence is undeniable, but the client communication aspect didn't fully match the level of her legal expertise. She secured the parenting time adjustment we sought, though the process felt more transactional than I had hoped given her recognized standing in the field.