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The Arizona Superior Court handles legal decision-making, parenting time, and paternity cases under Title 25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Maricopa County's location at 201 W Jefferson in downtown Phoenix is one of the busiest family court venues in the country. Mothers filing for custody should bring photo ID, the children's birth certificates, and any existing orders. Call 602-506-3204 to confirm filing windows before heading downtown.
602-506-3204 · 201 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Free walk-in help with Arizona's standardized family court packets — petitions for legal decision-making, parenting plan templates, and Order of Protection forms. Staff cannot give legal advice but will check that paperwork is complete before you file with the Clerk. The center sits inside the Central Court Building at 222 N Central Ave in downtown Phoenix. Call 602-506-1821 to confirm walk-in availability; lines move fastest first thing in the morning.
602-506-1821 · 222 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Volunteer attorney clinic at 305 S 2nd Ave in downtown Phoenix where low-income mothers can sit down for a free 30-minute consultation about custody, paternity, or modification questions. Attorneys can review draft pleadings and explain next steps but do not take cases ongoing. Clinics are appointment-based — call 602-258-3434 to be screened. Bring any court paperwork you have already received.
602-258-3434 · 305 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Statewide referral line connecting mothers to vetted Arizona family-law attorneys who offer a reduced-fee initial consultation, typically around $40 for 30 minutes. Useful when you want a real attorney opinion before deciding whether to retain. The State Bar offices are at 4201 N 24th St in Phoenix. Call 602-340-7200 and describe your county and your issue so they can match you to a member who practices locally.
602-340-7200 · 4201 N 24th St Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016