Hourly Legal Assistance with Upfront Pricing
À Law Carte™ is a unique law firm that offers affordable legal services without costly retainers or full representation. Get the legal help you need when and how you need it on an hourly basis.
Providing virtual and in-person legal assistance for Arizona residents
Our Specialty Areas & Services
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Legal Document Prep
Receive professionally-prepared legal documents in a wide range of areas, while avoiding the higher prices associated with full attorney representation.
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Courtroom Prep
Prepare to represent yourself in court. Our preparation includes trial procedure, making objections, presenting evidence, asking the right questions, presenting arguments, and more.
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Discovery Assistance
We assist with the legal discovery process, such as obtaining subpoenas, requesting documents and information, responding to requests for documents and information, and more.
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Disclosure Assistance
We can train you properly on disclosing documents and information to preserve your right to use them as evidence at trial and in motions.
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Deposition Prep
We help with taking and defending, preparing discovery requests, responding to discovery requests, as well as preparing and advising on required disclosures to preserve rights to use documents at trial.
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Civil Litigation
We can advise on breach of contract, partnership and business disputes, negligence claims, and other civil matters. We can also help with litigation support documents.
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Wills & Trusts
We review and advise on Last Will & Testament, living wills, living trust, power of attorney, and advanced directives.
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Business Law
For new and established businesses, we handle formation, operating agreements, bylaws, employment agreements, buy-out agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-competition agreements, and more.
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Family Law
Including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, parenting plans, modifications, spousal maintenance
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Guardianships
Guardianship/Conservatorship (Adult), Guardianship/ Conservatorship (Minors), Guardianship petitions
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Landlord/Tenant Law
We can help both sides of rental law, including lease review, demand letters, deposit returns, and eviction issues.
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Adoptions
We are experienced with federal adoption law, family trusts, and privacy laws and can assist you with a step-parent adoptions or DCS adoption.
How À Law Carte Works:
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1. Areas of Service
We offer consultations and legal document preparation for a wide variety of areas: Civil, Business, Divorce, Family Law, Guardianships, Adoption, Wills and Trusts, and Landlord / Tenant Law.
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2. Contact Us
You can send us a message via our Contact Us page or call us directly to schedule a consultation call. We will confirm a time for your consultation and take payment before your appointment.
30 minute call: $150
1-hour call: $300
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3. Receive Legal Advice & Next Steps
One of our team will discuss your matter with you. Together, you and the lawyer you speak with will determine the best next steps, including next steps, resources, and further services if you desire them.
Legal Document Preparation
Even relatively simple legal proceedings often require complicated documentation. Inaccurately prepared documents can cost you both time and money, delaying your case and adding more court fees. With our legal document preparation service, you can rest assured knowing your documents accurate when you submit them to the court.
Courtroom & Deposition Prep
Prepare to represent yourself in court with a 1-hour call with our attorneys. We cover court etiquette, presenting evidence, submitting forms, interrogations, depositions, and any other questions you have.
Legal Consultations
Get expert legal advice from our attorneys. Pick a date and time, provide background information for our team, and pay your deposit. One of our team members will call during your reserved time and offer solution-focused advice, resources, and suggested next steps.
Limited Scope Representation
Need an attorney by your side for a single meeting, mediation, or court date? We can provided limited legal appearances on a case by case basis. We’ll start with a phone call to learn more about your situation.
Specialty Areas & Services:
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Legal Document Prep
Receive professionally-prepared legal documents in a wide range of areas, while avoiding the higher prices associated with full attorney representation.
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Courtroom Prep
Prepare to represent yourself in court. We’ll cover how to file court papers, prepare your evidence and line up witnesses, prepare your evidence, and handle depositions and interrogations.
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Business Law
For new and established businesses, we handle formation, operating agreements, bylaws, employment agreements, buy-out agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-competition agreements, and more.
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Family Law
Including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, parenting plans, modifications, spousal maintenance
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Guardianships
Guardianship/Conservatorship (Adult), Guardianship/ Conservatorship (Minors), Guardianship petitions
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Civil Litigation
We can advise on breach of contract, partnership and business disputes, negligence claims, and other civil matters.
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Landlord/Tenant Law
We can help both sides of rental law, including lease review, demand letters, deposit returns, and eviction issues.
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Adoptions
We are experienced with federal adoption law, family trusts, and privacy laws and can assist you with a step-parent adoptions or DCS adoption.
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Wills & Trusts
We review and advise on Last Will & Testament, living wills, living trust, power of attorney, and advanced directives.
The À Law Carte Team
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Victoria Ames
Victoria Ames has dedicated her career to assisting others. Her combined history as a lawyer and a non-profit executive of an international charity blend to offer her clients the best of her personal and professional experience. For nearly 25 years, Victoria has also advocated in and out of the courtroom for the rights of businesses, individuals, and families.
One of her many honors includes being named one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers.
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Stephanie Preciado
Stephanie is a seasoned litigator, having vast experience in jury and non-jury trials. She focuses her attention on juvenile matters including representing parents and children in DCS cases. Stephanie represents families in adoption matters and practices in family court representing clients in dissolution proceedings, custody, and child support matters.
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Pamela Judd
Pamela has defended and prosecuted clients’ claims for breach of contract, breach of guarantee, fraud, violation of duty, and securities fraud. She has also represented clients in and litigated family law cases and assists clients with the formation of business entities. Her diverse experience is valuable in assisting clients in what can often be unpredictable litigation.