William D Bishop
Tempe, Arizona · United States
★ 4.0 (37reviews)
About
William D Bishop is a family law attorney in Tempe, AZ with 35 years of experience. William focuses on divorce and child custody cases.
Practice areas
Languages
English
Office location
8747 S. Priest Drive, Ste. 102, Tempe, Arizona 85018
Client reviews · ★ 4.0 (37)
Write a reviewPast results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Reviews reflect individual experiences and are not endorsements.
- ★★★★★Personable Yet Aggressive - She Won Our Case
Michael · litigation ·
Mrs. Skinner was an easy choice for our case. From the start, she was friendly and personable but made it very clear she takes her responsibilities seriously. She was diligent in asking the right questions and her staff was always helpful in submitting documentation for our case. We worked closely wi th her for approximately 6 months as our case led to trial. At trial, she rightfully presented our case in logical succession and with grounds for the court to find in our favor. During cross examination, she was aggressive and thorough in her attempt to strip the opposing party of credibility. In the end, we received a win for the things we had requested and couldnt be happier. We appreciate her services and will gladly recommend both Brittany Skinner and Davis Miles to anyone going forward for their legal needs.
- ★★★★★Not aggressive
anonymous · family law ·
Like the other reviews states, Miss Skinner is a perfectly nice person but in a family court case you need someone that is aggressive. She is anything but. Gets steam rolled by other lawyers & doesn’t fight for her client. In the end it was a waste of $25k to not even have any outcome in almost a yea r. Find someone that will fight for you in every sense of the word.
- ★★★★★Competent but not much more
anonymous · family law ·
A nice, friendly person; but NOT aggressive. Highly ethical and extremely careful and cautious; but do not count on her to go the extra mile, especially if there's any "risk" strategy involved. Missed deadlines, forgets stuff a lot. Not well-organized. Blames the judge and opposing counsel for losses . My case presents her with many difficulties, but she has not risen to the challenge. I have not lost "the war", but I've lost pretty much every "battle" so far. And there were many battles she should have taken the fight to long ago, looking back in hindsight. She is not an incompetent lawyer, but if your case is anything but open-and-shut, do not trust her with your custody rights. Get a fighter.
- ★★★★★Highly Skilled Attorney- highly recommended
anonymous ·
Brittany has helped my clients in both Arizona and Utah. Brittany's legal skills result in strong results for the clients that i have referred over to her, and resulted in happy clients. Thank you Brittany. Keep up the good work.
- ★★★★★A total nightmare
Jade · family law ·
DO NOT HIRE BRAD. It was a nightmare working with him. Does not respond, will forward your calls and send the automated text response saying he’s not available. Never returned my calls. I had to chase him down and leave multiple voicemails and emails just to get a call back and nothing. He was also n ot responsive to the opposing counsel and did not care that we kept missing deadlines that I did not know about but he did. Brad gave me the impression that he folded to the opposing counsel and was on their side trying to convince me to start agreeing and looking at 50/50 schedules which is what my sons father wanted simply to not pay child support. Brad did not care one bit about my case. Sanctions were filed warranting ME to pay my ex’s attorney fees for failing to respond when again I was unaware of. Brad forwarded me the files and emails which also clearly show the other attorney saying that Brad was not responsive. Ridiculous and unbelievable. Fortunately I made the decision to Replace Brad with Blake Holliday who I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We executed the court room and won my case!! I don’t want anyone to go through what I did. Unfortunately I have to write this review to help you make the Informed decision. See evidence of the final outcome so you can see that this is a legitimate review. A review was also completed for Blake Holliday if you want to hire a good law firm.
- ★★★★★Client
anonymous ·
Brad is a really great attorney to work with he will be upfront with you and tell you like it is. He will work his hardest to get you the best result he can for you. But he will not lie to you. A REALLY GREAT ATTORNEY HAPPY TO HAVE HIM ON MY SIDE.
- ★★★★★Awesome Attorney, We Won, and I could afford it.
anonymous ·
Brad helped me with my case. I would rather not into case details but I did not know him, found him on the web, took a chance, and wow, I was impressed. Normally I do not like attorneys but Brad has helped me gain trust in him at least. Thank you again.
- ★★★★★Losing is not in this attorneys repertoire.
Stephanie · criminal defense ·
Me and my husband retained Brads services to represent my husband in a aggravated assault case that resulted in a hung jury after a 7 day trial. His exceptional courtroom presence was beyond exceptional. He never once referenced a law book or had any files piled on his table. His knowledge of the law was impressive and his trial strategy was a pleasure to observe. The prosecutors were blindsided by his ability to reduce their arguments so rapidly they looked like 1st year law students. Needless to say he reduced their 97% conviction rate. If your looking for a competent attorney and a shark in the courtroom he's your man. Thank you Brad glad you were on our side......
- ★★★★★Greg is genius, talented, good listener and a fighter for justice.
Jenny · litigation ·
Greg was an excellent lawyer I ever had. He was very thorough to my case, always listening to your concerns and always updated in every detail. Always prepared and on time to discuss the matter. He understands your concerns and fight for justice to those who put you down. Greg was my voice to fight f or justice. He is a genius. I have more to say but my words are not enough to praise Greg and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GREG as a great Lawyer and HERO.
- ★★★★★Excellent Divorce Mediation Lawyer
Kelly · family law ·
I would like to give a 5-Star recommendation for Cristi McMurdie of McMurdie Law for her compassion, grounding sense of humor, professionalism, and quick response to our needs during my husband's and my divorce. Her guidance through this incredibly difficult time in our lives was a Godsend. Her price s were reasonable, and she was able to complete the divorce process from beginning to end in 3 ½ months. I would recommend Cristi McMurdie to anyone considering a mediated divorce.
- ★★★★★Jessica
Jessica · family law ·
Married 39 years and never having needed legal assistance of any sort, I was very nervous having to seek out a divorce attorney. I could not possibly have found a better lawyer! Cristi made the entire process easier than I ever would have expected. She is extremely knowledgeable and professiona l but made myself and my husband feel very confident and comfortable as she guided us through the very difficult process of divorcing. Her fees were also reasonable and fair which is something we felt grateful for. She is a good and caring person. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing any kind of legal assistance!
- ★★★★★Professional and Collaborative Experience with Cristi McMurdie, Esq.
James F Wees · family law ·
I had the opportunity to work with Cristi on a recent family law matter, and she was excellent to collaborate with. She was professional, communicative, and solution focused throughout the case. Our interactions were consistently courteous and efficient, and she represented her client with skill and integrity. I look forward to working with her again. -James F. Wees, Esq.
- ★★★★★I highly recommend Cristi
Carrie W · family law ·
Cristi is very fair and dedicated to doing what is best for everyone involved. She helped me get my temporary orders in place during a difficult time. She is tactful, she keeps you informed and she gets results. I highly recommend her.
- ★★★★★The day I called Cristi McMurdie I made the best decision of my life.
anonymous · family law ·
She took the time to understand my complicated and embarrassing situation. She was able to stand up against my ex, she was able to see right through the manipulation and keep me strong through the entire process. Not only did she do her part beautifully but she was able to empower me to do things t o better my situation. She never gave me advise that was questionable, I always had 100% faith in her and in her actions. I got out of a horrible situation in one piece and with my sanity because of her. Cristi got me through the worst part of my life and she did it with expertise and amazing professionalism. I will be thanking her for years to come.
- ★★★★★Family Law
Ashley · family law ·
Highly recommend Sean Campbell, he did an incredible job of gathering information, managing to keep in contact, and explaining what was required of me as the client. He fought hard for our family in the courtroom and behind the scenes, and we are forever grateful to have had him behind us in terminat ing the parental rights of an unfit father.
- ★★★★★Very thankful for all you have done.
Tami · litigation ·
We had a situation no one ever wants to go through. It was very traumatic and life altering. Sean was very helpful through it all and guided us through the toughest battles of our life. He was very patient and reassuring. We worked with him for a year and a half through this and with his help we won! Not only that, he guided us through the process afterwards. It was a pleasure working with Sean. It's a bit bittersweet to not have him anymore. He became a friend through all of this. He will forever be in our hearts and we truly appreciate you, Sean, and your firm. Thank you so much for helping us mend the broken pieces and start the process of healing.
- ★★★★★Best law firm in AZ!!
Christy · family law ·
Mr Campbell is an excellent attorney and I cannot thank him enough for helping my family during a difficult situation, our family retained his law firm and we ended with fantastic results!!! I don't believe we would have had this celebratory result with anyone else!
- ★★★★★He's a beast of a lawyer
anonymous · criminal defense ·
Sean Campbell's strategic expertise and unconventional yet highly effective methods were crucial in our dependency case. With years at the Attorney General's office, his unwavering support and strategic approach made all the difference. He puts in the time to understand the inner workings of your cas e, and I am tremendously grateful to Sean Campbell for being the key to a turnaround in my case, which was a highly complex situation. In what initially seemed impossible, these highly effective methods proved to be the turning point. With his lawyering, we successfully resolved most of the issues of our dependency case outside of court, a testament to his ability to handle complex situations. His unwavering dedication has immensely impacted our lives, and I cannot express enough thanks. Don't let his Top Gun photo fool you; Sean Campbell is a highly skilled lawyer who consistently delivers results out of court. His determination, knowledge, strategy, and street-smart approach ensure he doesn't rest until he achieves the best outcome for his clients. He's a beast of a lawyer.
- ★★★★★Great Experience
John ·
Toughest year of my life and Sean made things as streamlines as possible. Always followed up and did a great job in walking me through the process
- ★★★★★Weak Understanding of Child Support
anonymous · family law ·
I consulted with Bonnie about a child support case when I had lost my job and was trying to get an adjustment. She suggested I not pay until the court date that had been set for the adjustment. Following that advice cost me tens of thousands of dollars mostly due to a thrashing of my credit report, b ut also due to fees and interest the DES began charging. Do not trust Bonnie with anything related to child support. She also brought up the fact that she wanted to be paid before I left the office more than three times throughout the one hour consultation. Once would have sufficed. If that's the sort of experience you want, definitely call Bonnie.
- ★★★★★Very Disappointed
anonymous · family law ·
It was clear almost immediately that money was her primary focus. I do not feel she acted as my advocate at an incredibly vulnerable time in my life. She seemed to mediate during mediation rather than advocate for my best interests. I was confused and vulnerable and found her compassion to be lack ing. I was not adequately prepared by her for the very important mediation, and was required to correct many gross errors myself on mediation documents at the last minute under rushed circumstances. Bonnie did not request a much-needed appraisal that cost me a lot of money. The language in the final agreement was not clearly defined and resulted in additional arbitration or attorney effort and fees to clarify the provisions. I was ultimately required to hire another lawyer at much expense to try to fix some of the problems created. Essentially I felt "thrown under the bus" by this attorney.
- ★★★★★Experience, Knowledge & Know How
anonymous · family law ·
Not until years later did I realize the wonderful job that Bonnie did for me. I was one of the first in my circle to go through a horrible, nasty, divorce with a very spiteful spouse. I got 95% of what I wanted. When I later found out how people in similar situations to mine fared much more than j ust much worse than me, I realized how great of a job she did. In a divorce where a man gets 50% of everything from parenting time to visitation and holidays with his daughter, when a spouse accuses them (falsely anyway) of domestic violence and the opposing attorneys get the court to recognize domestic violence along with orders of protection, the attorney would have to be commended on doing a great job.
- ★★★★★Thank you Bonnie!!!
anonymous · family law ·
When you first enter into divorce proceedings the whole process can be intimidating and trust me YOU DO NOT KNOW THE LAWS (even if you think that you do)! We all think about money. I can tell you don't shop for a lawyer based on the cheapest as it will cost you more in the long run if you are not r epresented well. Bonnie is not the cheapest, but she is the BEST! I had been married over 30 years and my children are all adults. Bonnie worked with me for almost a year (yes mine was MESSY!) and in the end we were able to get a binding agreement with my Ex. You may say "So what?" It kept me from a judge deciding my fate which could have been much worse because they look at your last 5 years of annual income (they were very good years). In divorce there are NO winners, however I can say that I wasn't a loser either and I am enjoying my life now! After you get through your divorce Bonnie will tell you one more thing..."Do not get married again without a PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT"! Words of wisdom! I HIGHLY recommend Bonnie Booden!
- ★★★★★This is attorney I believe is Ignorant, incompetent, and useless
anonymous · litigation ·
This attorney is the worst that I have ever dealt with. He is unresponsive and does not follow through with anything. He provdied no results as a mediator, and his office staff is just plain ignorant and incompetent. His secretary did not how to schedule a meeting. David finds ways to require his client to perform certain activities which he would charge them for to run up the bill in excess. David wasted my time and money on his useless rambling and after his mediation, there were no positive results.
- ★★★★★Would not recommend
Carrie · family law ·
My experience with David has been over the past two years of my divorce. David has not been responsive and has not advocated for me and my children. In hindsight, I probably should have been more forceful or consulted with a different attorney. David is extremely nice, but in a divorce environment that is really not a quality that is necessary for an attorney. I have paid over $49,000 over the past two years to David and his firm. They have not been responsive when I have called for information and are extremely disorganized. I was embarassed to see how organized the opposing counsel has been and continues to be . I am happy my situation has come to a resolution but I do not believe David provided good represenatation.
- ★★★★★Disappointed
Mary · family law ·
I would never recommend David Horowitz. I signed a retainer agreement for $15,000 in August, 2012. I paid David $12,500 after two months of unclear communication, mistakes and stress. 1.The Process Server did not having the facts correct when serving my husband with divorce papers. Due to the miscommunication, my children were put in the middle and frightened to say the least. 2. Appointments scheduled with opposing attorney and husband without me being included. After learning of this, I did not agree and told him so. Appointment was not scheduled. There were no financials discussed as of yet. 3. Appointments that I paid for, where follow up appointments were supposed to be scheduled by Paralegal, and were not. No apologies from David. 4. A Consent to Withdraw was recommended. Without knowledge of what this meant, or how long it would take to get signed, numerous emails were sent back and forth due to my lack of understanding. In conclusion, if I still lived in the State of Arizona, I would arbitrate with the Stare Bar. Due to the circumstances of my divorce, I cannot endure the travel cost and stress. I called David in February, 2013 and asked if he would settle on an amount. He refused and said I signed a fee agreement.
- ★★★★★Great Attorney
Sue · family law ·
I went to David after my dissatisfaction with another attorney who was handling my spousal support case. David took over at the last minute, did all the work required and best of all, I felt very taken care of and protected by David. He is very well respected by the judge on our case and because he knew her style, he did not push things even though I wanted him to. He knew if we waited things out, she would see my ex for the liar he was and that happened! Because of David's tactics she eventually found my ex in contempt of court and even imposed sanctions on him, which David said almost never happens. I have two separate actions against my ex that I have to file one at a time, but because David was so proactive and has a positive non aggressive attitude (but assertive), he got my ex to agree to the second matter, which will avoid us from having to go to court again to file for that, saving us money. David is extremely trustworthy and knowledgeable about the issues I was dealing with. When we did have another issue arise (my ex filing for bankruptcy) that he was not expert in, he referred me another attorney in his firm. I would highly recommend David.
- ★★★★★Horrible, horrible experience.
anonymous ·
I rarely write reviews, however I felt the need to warn others. Mr. Horowitz is greedy, unprofessional, and all he cares about is money. Mr. Horowitz did not communicate appropriately, did not do the necessary research, created a complete mess out of my case, and severely damaged my family. Both pa rties involved agreed that his practice was fraudulent, at best. I wish I had found a different person for the job, and I would never return to his firm.
- ★★★★★Highly recommend
Richard ·
Barry is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and someone I can trust.
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Victoria · family law ·
Mr. Brody is a professional and expeditious attorney. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a family law attorney.
- ★★★★★Great Skills
anonymous ·
Excellent representation. Very smart.
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Michale ·
Barry has always been very responsive to any questions that may arise during our case. He has always been straight forward and honest. There would never be a hesitation to recommend him for his services.
- ★★★★★Best Law Firm in Arizona - Highly Recommended!!!!
Adam · family law ·
I've been working with Bishop Law for almost 5 years on a very complex case that expanded across different courts and jurisdictions. I highly recommend Bishop Law Office because Ms. Tawnia Wienke and Mr. Bishop are the best Family Law attorneys in Arizona. You can depend on them to be a good advocate for you in court and equally hold you accountable in the best interest of yourself and family. I've been in front of 4 different Superior Court Judges in the last 5 years and I can tell you that each Judge respects Tawnia, Bill and the Bishop Law Firm brand. I'm grateful to have Tawnia representing me and I highly recommend you hire them ASAP! Great Team to work with. Reach out to Ms. Carolyn to get set up.
- ★★★★★Excellent Service
Sarah · litigation ·
Steve Przeslicke was very understanding, patient, helpful and walked me through the entire process of the legal proceedings. Their staff is top notch. I would recommend their services to anyone one looking for an attorney.
- ★★★★★Top Notch Attorney
RK · family law ·
Bill represented me with the remaining legal dispute with my ex-husband on finalization on enforcing the decree. It consisted of a rental property in California, remodel of the rental property, medical bills of our child, QDRO dispute. He has given me legal advice every step of the way. He returns my emails even on weekends and late nights. He is a very dedicated attorney and passionate about his job. Divorce is not easy emotionally, and financially. I felt I was in good hands with Bill in helping me get through with the process. During this time, I have expressed to him what is important to me and I am happy with the result. I was very involved with the process in drafting the responses to the opposing counsel and every filing that we did. He was very focus and thorough. His attorney's fees in my opinion is reasonable with the quality of representation I was getting. I was very diligent in checking the invoices and by no means didn't over charge me. Communication was smooth considering I live in California and the divorce was filed in Arizona. I would definitely recommend Bill to anybody who needs legal help. I admire Bill's integrity which is hard to find in this day of age.
- ★★★★★The Best
Patrick Bailey · family law ·
Ms. Del Vecchio and her team were hands down the most professional personnel I've ever dealt with. Given the severity of my situation, they could answer any questions I had and kept me up to date through my dissolution process. I recommend them if you need any legal matter done. Ms. Del Vecchio mad e it very easy to communicate with her and was there for me from beginning to end.
- ★★★★★Highly Recommend Bill Bishop and his team
Cassie · family law ·
Bill represented me for a complex spousal support case. He was always readily available to answer my questions and present options so that I could feel comfortable and understand everything as we worked through the case. His whole team was very helpful and responsive. I would recommend Bill Bishop 's office for your legal needs.
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