Danette R. Pahl

Danette R. Pahl is a family law lawyer, the founder and managing partner of Pahl & Associates, who represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and spousal maintenance matters. Her practice includes property division, same-sex relationship matters, and post-decree modifications. She has more than 20 years of family law experience and serves clients throughout southern Arizona. Her work combines negotiation, litigation, and practical guidance for clients facing significant family transitions.

Danette earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her M.A. in Latin American and Iberian Studies from the same university. She earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois. Her academic background provided the foundation for a legal career centered on family law, courtroom advocacy, and issues affecting families during divorce, custody disputes, and related proceedings.

Danette previously served as a Tucson City Prosecutor before focusing her practice on family law. Her experience includes complex divorces involving significant assets, parenting disputes, community property division, and spousal maintenance. She represents clients in matters involving legal decision-making authority, parenting time, child support, and paternity. She further assists with modifications when changing circumstances require adjustments to existing family court orders. She handles contested matters in court and pursues negotiated resolutions based on each client’s circumstances and goals.

Danette R. Pahl has been admitted to practice in Arizona since 1998. Her professional memberships include the State Bar of Arizona and the Pima County Bar Association. She serves clients in Tucson and surrounding communities across southern Arizona. Her practice emphasizes strong advocacy, practical advice, and client communication in family law matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Pahl & Associates
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Pima County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  MA in Latin American & Iberian Studies
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Arts

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