Sara A. Swiren
Sara Swiren is a respected and aggressive litigator, with significant courtroom experience. Sara graduated from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2007, and dedicates her practice to the area of family law. Sara offers vast litigation experience in complex family law matters. Sara volunteered for years on the Board of Directors of the Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, including serving as Editor of the Board’s Newsletter and as Chair of the Board. Sara achieved a perfect AVVO score of 10, named Arizona Super Lawyer Rising Star (2014 - 2019) and Best Family Law Attorney (2019). Sara also serves a Judge Pro Tempore of the Maricopa County Superior Court.
Areas of Practice
- Family (Domestic Relations)
- Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
- Bar Admissions: Arizona, 2008
Education
- Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Tempe, Arizona
- J.D. – 2007
- Honors: Vice President, Sports and Entertainment Law Student Association
- Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business
- B.S., Bachelor of Science summa cum laude – 2004
- Honors: National Honor Society
- Honors: Dean’s Honor List
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – 2002
Classes/Seminars
- Faculty, Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section, Trial Advocacy Seminar, 2010 – 2012“Introduction to Family Law”, Seminar for Legal Assistants of Metropolitan Phoenix, Co-Presenter, 2011
Honors and Awards
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- Southwest Super Lawyer – Rising Star, 2014 – 2019
- Avvo Rating of 10.0 “Superb”
- Best Family Law Attorney 2019
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Arizona
- Maricopa County Bar Association (Chair 2013)/(Immediate Past Chair 2014), (Chair Elect 2012), (Secretary 2011), Board Member (2010 – 2015, 2020)
- Maricopa County Family Law Assistance Program, Participant, 2009 – 2011
- Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program, Participant, 2009 – 2011
- Maricopa County Superior Court, Judge Pro Tem, 2015 – Present
Past Employment Positions
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- DeShon Laraye Pullen PLC, Associate, 2014-2020
- Franks, Houser & Mc Vey, P. C. (Phoenix, Arizona), Associate, 2011 – 2014
- Law Offices of Sara A. Swiren, P.L.C. (Phoenix, Arizona), Sole Practitioner, 2009 – 2011
- The Harrian Law Firm, P.L.C. (Phoenix, Arizona), Of-Counsel Attorney, 2009 – 2011
- Fromm Smith & Gadow, P.C., (Phoenix, Arizona), Associate and Law Clerk, 2006 – 2009
- Maricopa County Superior Court (Phoenix, Arizona), Judicial Extern for the Honorable Steven D. Sheldon (Family Court Division), 2006
Amy Witzleb
Amy Witzleb’s long-time passion for justice, advocacy, and litigation makes her a strong family law attorney. During law school, Amy began clerking in family law where she developed her aspiration to represent clients going through divorces and custody matters. She obtained her J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School, and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for academic and other achievements. Amy’s priority is attaining the best results possible for her clients. Amy donates time and legal expertise to the Fresh Start, Volunteer Lawyers Program, Friends of the Court.
Areas of Practice
- Family (Domestic Relations)
- Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
- Bar Admissions: Arizona, 2016
Education
- Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, Arizona
- J.D.
- University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
- B.A. magna cum laude
Honors and Awards
- CALI award for Wills, Trust and Estates
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Young Lawyers Division
- Arizona Women Lawyers Association
Past Employment Positions
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- DeShon Laraye Pullen PLC, Associate, 2016-2020
- Lasiter & Jackson, PLLC, Law Clerk, 2013 – 2015
Pro Bono Activities
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- Friend of the Court, 2012 – 2015,
- Fresh Start for Arizona Women’s Foundation 2016 – 2019
- Volunteer Lawyers Program
