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MICHAEL P. CLANCY

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Biography

Michael Clancy is a Senior Member, with an exclusive practice in family law matters. Michael has handled nearly every kind of family law matter and has achieved great success in the process. Since his admission to practice law, Mr. Clancy has developed a reputation as a relatable and reasonable advocate. Michael is also involved in community and civic organizations; Michael has taught Continuing Legal Education seminars. Michael was also elected by other family law attorneys to the board of the Family Law Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association. Michael has also been recognized by national publications as a top family lawyer in Arizona.

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
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Education

  • Phoenix School of Law, Phoenix, Arizona
    • J.D. – 2009
    • Honors: Order of the Barristers
    • Honors: CALI Award in Trial Practice
    • Honors: Moot Court Board
    • Honors: Best Defense Award, Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Competition, Las Vegas
    • Honors: Justice of the Honor Court
    • Honors: Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity – Barry Goldwater Chapter
  • Johannes Kepler University, Linz
    • 2008
    • Major: Certificate of International Commercial Arbitration
  • Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
    • B.A. – 2004
    • Major: Law and Justice
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City Law School, Kansas City, Missouri
    • Certificate of Completion, 2024
    • American Bar Association’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona, 2010
  • U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 2010

Honors

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars – Southwest, 2018-2022
  • Avvo Rating 9.9 (Superb)
  • Best of the Valley, Best Divorce Lawyer Runner-up, 2021
  • Best Lawyers – Family Law – 2024-present

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Arizona, Religious Liberties Law Section, Executive Council 2016-2017
  • Lorna Lockwood Inn of Court, Member, 2014-2017
  • Maricopa County Bar Association, Member, 2014-present
  • Xavier Foundation, Inc., Board Member, 2020-2025
  • State Bar of Arizona, Appointments Committee, Member, 2024-present
  • Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section Board, Member, 2025-present

Classes & Seminars

  • Beatie v. Beatie: Transgender Marriage in Arizona, Presenter, 2012
  • Prenups & Postnups: Things to Consider, Maricopa County Bar Association, Presenter, 2024