Anthem, AZ

Scott David Stewart

Scott Stewart is an experienced and successful lawyer in Phoenix and founder of the Arizona Law Group. Arizona Law Group was started with a single focus on the client and their experience dealing with difficult emotional legal matters. The firm has successfully earned the trust and respect of more than 8,000 clients in cases ranging from family law, domestic relations, criminal defense and DUI representation. Scott has a criminal defense history that began over 20 years ago. He is committed to protecting the rights of those accused of committing criminal offenses and concentrates his practice exclusively on criminal defense. The firm expanded into family law practice in 2007. Mr. Stewart is known as a top-rated divorce attorney in Phoenix. He believes the firm’s success and client testimonials are a direct result of his vision and approach to client-focused representation. He became a certified mediator while in law school and participated in a criminal defense clinic. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he credits his parents for his entrepreneurial spirit and strong emphasis on core values. He loves the State of Arizona, mentoring and assisting with children, and counseling families. In his spare time, he enjoys his local gym, golfing, volunteering at church, or spending time with family and friends. He has over 20 years of litigation experience and is a member of prestigious legal organizations.

Robert C. Howard, Jr.

Robert C. Howard, Jr., also known as “Bob,” is an attorney and stand-up comedian who won the Funniest Person in the Valley contest in 2001 and the John O’Connor Humor Competition in 2013. He was named one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in Arizona in 2008 and inducted into the Scottsdale Historymakers Hall of Fame in 2011. He served as President of the Scottsdale Bar Association from 1985-1986 and received their Award of Excellence for Community Service in 2006. The Maricopa County Bar awarded him Volunteer of the Year in 2000 and the Longevity Award in 2014 for his work with the Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP). He helped establish a monthly legal assistance program at the Paiute Neighborhood Center and started its annual fundraising breakfast. He also started a program with the Scottsdale Charros for Scottsdale School students. He has served as President of the Scottsdale Charros, Partners for Paiute Neighborhood Center, and Scottsdale Education Foundation. He served on the Scottsdale Airport Advisory Commission and was its Chairman. He was a member and President of Scottsdale Leadership. In his spare time, Bob enjoys playing poker, tennis, and slow pitch softball, and spending weekends in Prescott with his wife Kathy. He has a son, two stepsons, and five grandchildren.

Colin Bell

Colin Bell is an outgoing, funny, and helpful criminal law practitioner from western Canada. He graduated from the University of Alberta where he played rugby and was active in the Student’s Union. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western New England University School of Law, where he was a student prosecutor for the Hampden County District Attorney and was selected as the graduating class speaker. After years of hard winters, he moved to Arizona and became the first Tombstone resident to be sworn into the practice of law in Arizona. He was a prosecutor on the U.S.-Mexico border, prosecuting hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases, including drug possession, DUI, and fraud, with the Cochise County Attorney’s Office. He moved to the Valley in 2013 to become a defense lawyer, zealously representing clients and fighting for their rights. He is active with the State Bar of Arizona, a member of the Criminal Justice Section, and volunteers his time with the United Way, providing legal advice to the Valley’s homeless. He also volunteers as a judge for the Arizona High School Mock Trial Competition. In his spare time, Colin enjoys reading history and humor books, hitting the gym, playing with his dog, and binging on Netflix and DVDs. He works out of the Peoria law firm office.

Howard Snader

Howard A. Snader is a leading figure in criminal defense with an extensive legal career spanning over three decades. He earned his BS in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1984 and his Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1987. He was named an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1984. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1988 and the United States District Court, 9th Circuit in 1991, he became a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona in 1995, a certification he has renewed consistently through 2020. He received the Lead Counsel Award from LawInfo.com in 2001, named Attorney of the Month by Attorney at Law Magazine in 2015, and honored as a Top Attorney in North America by the Who’s Who Directory in 2016. His law firm also received the Law Firm of the Month accolade in 2016. He is an engaging speaker and prolific writer, presenting on topics like DUI case management and Criminal Law for the Sole Practitioner, and contributing to Quest Magazine and Attorney at Law Magazine. His books include 'Evidence Discovery in Internet Pornography Cases' and 'Busted: Secrets Cops and Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know.' He has been active with the Arizona State Bar since 1987 and contributed to various organizations such as the Maricopa County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He was an Arizona Interscholastic Association Official for nearly three decades, retiring in 2020. He holds a 6th Dan in Shotokan and Taekwondo, and is a PADI-certified diver. An avid hiker, he has completed the Summit to Summit Challenge and hiked Havasupai Falls twice. He enjoys working out, practicing magic, competitive sports, and spending time with his grandson. He is a film buff and finds time to contribute to rescue and first aid efforts. Colleagues describe him as dedicated and introverted, transforming in the courtroom to achieve the best outcomes for clients, leveraging his humor, resilience, and profound expertise.

Fred Ruotolo

Fred Ruotolo is a Certified Family Law Specialist who has been practicing law in Arizona for decades. He joined the legal team in 2017 and works from the firm’s Phoenix office. He earned his bachelor’s degree from ASU in general business administration (1988) and his juris doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law (1992). He teaches and shares his knowledge and experience of family law as a mentor with the Arizona bar association and other mentor programs, and presents legal education seminars to other lawyers. He is an attorney volunteer for Community Legal Services, Fresh Start, and Paiute Neighborhood Center. As a former member of the Arizona Army National Guard, he earned his Parachutist Badge (Airborne Wings). Many of his family law cases involve spouses who are service members or retired military. He is fascinated by history, a member of the Civil War Round Table, Scottsdale Chapter, and has written many articles. He enjoys touring battlefields and military historic sites. An avid hiker and backpacker, he enjoys Arizona’s natural beauty. Married over 20 years, his wife is State Representative for Italian Greyhound Rescue, and he assists with fostering dogs.

Melissa Kleminski Bower

Melissa Kleminski Bower is a dedicated attorney who worked full time while attending law school, graduating with a 3.6 GPA. She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. Her experience as a judicial clerk for a family court judge solidified her desire to practice family law. She specializes in family law cases including child custody and child support. She believes in complete honesty with clients and communicating with them every step of the way, striving for resolution outside of the courtroom when possible. Outside the office, Melissa and her husband are foodies, enjoy traveling, and she spent a month in Beijing, China for a summer abroad program. She enjoys photography and volunteering for organizations like Ask a Lawyer and Habitat for Humanity. She also loves attending baseball games with her father.

Amy Elizabeth Dohrendorf

Amy Dohrendorf is a successful divorce attorney in Phoenix. She has wanted to be a family law attorney for as long as she can remember, inspired by her parents' amicable divorce. She prides herself on being a divorce attorney near you that will do all she can to provide the best outcome in a case for her clients - from uncontested divorces in Arizona and more complicated divorce proceedings to child custody to negotiating a legal separation in Arizona. She admits to being a bit of a workaholic but enjoys snow skiing and trains with the Boot Camp Babes, participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk. She served as Deputy Public Defender in the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office for three years and spent two years in private family law practice. She has gained numerous awards and been part of many associations. Besides law, she is obsessed with the Phoenix Suns and Starbucks.