Joan M. Bundy

Joan Bundy Law is a Chandler, Arizona-based law firm devoted exclusively to helping families in transition. It provides services in all areas of family law, including divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, property division, guardianship, post-decree modifications, protective orders, unmarried and same-sex partner issues, and grandparents’ rights, pet custody disputes, honorary pet trusts, and legal document reviews. The firm's principal, Joan Bundy, is a licensed Arizona attorney and graduate of the University of Arizona law school. She has been admitted to practice in both state and federal courts. Joan Bundy Law serves communities throughout the Phoenix Valley, including Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, Sun Lakes, and all other communities in Maricopa County, AZ. The firm also serves clients worldwide in Arizona-based legal matters. Call Joan Bundy Law today at (480) 463-4600 to have an experienced Chandler divorce attorney review your Arizona matter and recommend the most effective, cost-efficient legal strategies.

University of Arizona

J.D. (2005) | Law

2002 - 2005

Honors: University of Arizona winner in Arizona State Bar Indian Law Section Writing Competition. State Bar of Arizona Public Lawyers Section Scholarship.

Iowa State University

B.A. (1991) | Journalism

1987 - 1991

Principal

Joan Bundy Law

2009 - Current

Divorce and family law firm based in Chandler, Arizona.

Prosecutor I and Prosecutor II

Gila River Indian Community

2008 - 2009

Assisted chief prosecutor in prosecuting criminal offenses on Indian reservation bordering Phoenix metropolitan area with very heavy criminal activity; represented the Community at various court proceedings, including arraignments, bail-bond hearings, pretrial conferences, and various hearings for extradition, identity, probable cause, suppression, probation-revocation, change-of-plea, status, sentencing, restitution and review; communicated with, interviewed and prepared victims and other witnesses for trial; provided defendants and defense counselors with discovery and plea offers; conducted jury and bench trials; researched legal issues and wrote motions, responses and other legal briefs and filings; helped draft legislation regarding court rules, animal control ordinance, appellate court rules and gang-weapon ordinance. Since November 2008, oversaw the work of subordinates, including clerks and junior attorneys; helped manage office operations.

Assistant Prosecutor

Tohono O'odham Nation

2005 - 2008

Assisted chief prosecutor in prosecuting criminal offenses for the second largest American Indian tribe in the United States by land mass; conducted jury and bench trials; represented the Nation at various court proceedings, including initial appearances, arraignments, pretrial, identity, probable cause, suppression, probation-revocation, removal-and-exclusion, change-of-plea and sentencing hearings; researched legal issues, offered oral opinions and wrote motions and briefs; interviewed and prepared victims and witnesses for trial; conducted pretrial conferences and negotiated plea offers with defendants; aided police officers in investigating suspected criminal activity and generally enforcing the laws of the Nation.

Attorney's Fees and Appeals

Record Reporter

2014

Gays struck from juries for sexual orientation

Record Reporter

2013

Parental termination not always a slam dunk

Record Reporter

2013

Steve Nash divorce appeal

Record Reporter

2013

Tribal Sovereignty to Exercise Criminal Jurisdiction over Non-Indians--A Candid Look at the Limitations and Rationales

The Arrow

2004

Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Member

2013 - Current

Chandler Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - Current

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

Chandler Business Alliance

Member

2012 - Current

East Valley Bar Association

Member

2011 - Current

Arizona

Since 2006

U.S. District Court

Since 2009

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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  One-hour initial consultation for reduced rate of $160. No obligation.

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