Criminal · Family · PI · Aviation · Phoenix

Curry, Pearson
& Wooten, PLC

814 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ  ·  azlaw.com

Criminal Defense Family Law Aviation Accidents FAA Enforcement Defense Personal Injury / Wrongful Death AV Preeminent Super Lawyers Selected
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4.8
★★★★★
Based on 96 verified reviews
Results
4.8
Communication
4.8
Value
4.7

Why people hire Curry, Pearson & Wooten

Most Phoenix firms either focus narrowly on family law or stretch wide across many practice areas at the cost of depth. Curry, Pearson & Wooten built a deliberately limited caseload model so each client gets a senior partner's attention. The firm also has a rare aviation practice — pilots facing FAA enforcement actions or families dealing with aviation accidents come here from across the country, alongside the firm's core family law and criminal work.

Why This Firm

Curry, Pearson & Wooten is a focused Phoenix firm with a national reputation in aviation matters and a strong general practice in Arizona family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. The firm holds the highest peer-review ratings from Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent), Super Lawyers, and Avvo. They take a limited number of cases on purpose — that means they may turn away matters that aren't a fit, but when they accept your case you get focused, senior-attorney representation. If your situation involves aviation, complex DUI, a high-stakes custody fight, or a wrongful death matter, this is one of the more selective and respected boutiques in the Valley.

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Key Attorney

Senior partner at Curry, Pearson & Wooten Phoenix
Senior Partners
Curry · Pearson · Wooten

The firm's senior partners hold AV Preeminent ratings and are repeatedly selected to Super Lawyers. They handle each engaged matter personally. Detailed bios are available on the firm's website.

Client Reviews

★★★★★

"My ex's lawyer was a name-brand firm with a reputation for steamrolling. Curry, Pearson & Wooten took my custody case and handled it with quiet competence. The judge clearly respected their work and my parenting time was preserved."

Verified Client, ScottsdaleChild Custody
★★★★★

"Pilot facing an FAA certificate action. Almost no Phoenix firm handles this work. They knew the regulations cold and got the action resolved without losing my certificate."

Confidential Pilot ClientFAA Enforcement Defense
★★★★★

"My DUI case had wrinkles — out-of-state license, prior reduced charge, and breath test issues. They patiently worked through the details and got the result reduced to a non-DUI."

Verified Client, PhoenixDUI Defense

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FAA enforcement defense?
If you hold a pilot's certificate (or any FAA-issued credential) and the FAA initiates an investigation or proposes suspension/revocation, you have very tight timelines and specific procedural rights. Few law firms handle this. Curry, Pearson & Wooten represents pilots, mechanics, and other certificate holders nationwide in FAA enforcement matters.
How is Arizona child custody decided?
Arizona uses the term "legal decision-making" rather than custody. Courts apply a best-interests-of-the-child test that considers the relationship with each parent, stability, the child's wishes (depending on age), domestic violence history, and several other statutory factors. The firm prepares parenting plans and presents the evidence in the way Maricopa County family court judges expect.
Do they handle aviation accidents from outside Arizona?
Yes. Aviation cases are inherently national. The firm handles aviation accident litigation across the United States in coordination with local counsel where required by jurisdiction.
Will I work directly with a partner?
In most engagements, yes. The firm's limited-caseload model is built around senior-attorney access. Routine paralegal-level tasks are still handled by support staff, but the case strategy and major decisions involve a partner.

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Quick Facts

LocationDowntown Phoenix, AZ
Firm TypeBoutique partnership
Phone(602) 258-1000
Fee StructureHourly · Contingency (PI)
Free ConsultYes — Free
RecognitionAV Preeminent · Super Lawyers
SpecialtyAviation & FAA defense (rare)
Websiteazlaw.com
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