History of the Firm


The Law Firm of Steven M. Ellsworth, P.C. was established in 2003 by Mr. Ellsworth as a specialty law firm providing legal representation in all Family Law matters. Since that time, the firm has grown to include an additional family law attorney, Glenn D. Halterman, along with three paralegals and other highly trained support staff. Mr. Ellsworth has been practicing law in Arizona since 1989 and is a Certified Family Law Specialist.

Our office in Mesa, Arizona, is conveniently located near the Mesa and Phoenix branches of the Maricopa County Superior Court. The attorneys for the firm also regularly appear in the Pinal County Superior Court located in Florence, Arizona.

Steven M. Ellsworth

Certified Family Law Specialist
Attorney
Steven M. Ellsworth is a native of Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Ellsworth received a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Brigham Young University in 1986. Mr. Ellsworth was then awarded a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1989. He received First Place Honors at the William B. Spong National Moot Court Tournament at the College of William & Mary in 1989. He was also inducted as a Member of the American Inn of Court and the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi. In addition, Mr. Ellsworth was the recipient of the Callaghan & Company Outstanding Law Student Award in 1989.

Mr. Ellsworth was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1989. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court of the District of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Ellsworth has been certified as a "Family Law Specialist" by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of Arizona. In addition, he has been appointed and serves as a Superior Court Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Family Law Court. Mr. Ellsworth is also a member of the Family Law Sections for the Arizona State Bar and the Maricopa County Bar Association.

Awards:
Southwest Super Lawyers 2008 in Family Law (Arizona)
AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Glenn D. Halterman

Attorney
Glenn D. Halterman is a 2002 graduate of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Halterman earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Southern Utah University in 1999, graduating summa cum laude.

Mr. Halterman was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 2002 and worked in private practice in Cedar City, Utah before accepting a position as a prosecuting attorney for Iron County, Utah. Mr. Halterman joined the Law Firm of Steven M. Ellsworth, P.C. in November 2006 and was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 2007. He now limits his practice area to family law matters.

Hillary A. Ryan

Paralegal

Lori L. Harring

Paralegal

Annette P. Hurst

Paralegal
The information contained herein is intended to give general information on the legal subjects covered and is not a substitute for legal advice. You should contact one of the attorneys at The Law Firm of Steven M. Ellsworth, P.C. for specific advice on your particular situation in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and all areas surrounding Phoenix Arizona AZ.

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