Skip to content

4.9 / 5 on Google, 141 reviews

A Phoenix lawyer who tells you the full cost on day one

We write the flat fee down before we start on wills, trusts and uncontested divorces, so nothing changes halfway through. Consultations in English and Spanish, calls returned the same business day.

  • Flat fee written down first
  • Calls back same business day
  • English and Spanish
on Google, 141 reviews
4.9 / 5
years in practice
14
partner attorneys
2
Open since
2011
(602) 555-0165

Since 2011

Two lawyers who left big firms for plain English

A Midtown practice opened in 2011, where families planning an estate or going through a change can get straight answers.

We handle estate planning, uncontested divorce, custody and probate across the Phoenix area.

  • 01

    We say when not to sign

    If a document is not worth signing, we tell you so, in words anyone can follow.

  • 02

    The fee comes first

    You see the flat fee or the hourly rate on the agreement, and you keep a copy of it.

  • 03

    The line stays open

    The case may close, but you can still call with a question that comes up months later.

More about us

Practice areas

What we handle for Phoenix families

Our expertise

  1. 01

    Will package

    A will says who gets what and who raises your children. The package adds a power of attorney and a health care directive, so someone you choose can act for you if you cannot speak for yourself.

    $650

  2. 02

    Living trust package

    A revocable trust keeps your instructions out of probate court. We draft the trust, the pour-over will that backs it up, and the deed transfer for your property, then walk you through each page.

    $1,950

  3. 03

    Uncontested divorce

    When both sides already agree on the terms, the divorce moves faster and costs less than a contested one. We prepare the petition and the agreement, and file them for a flat fee.

    $1,500

  4. 04

    Custody and parenting time

    Custody and parenting time are billed by the hour, because the work depends on the other parent and on the court. After the first call you receive a written estimate before anything is filed.

  5. 05

    Probate

    Probate is the court process that transfers a deceased person’s assets. Its length and cost depend on the size and complexity of the estate, so we quote once we have reviewed the estate with you.

Why Hartwell Reyes

The fee is on paper before we open the file

What Phoenix families ask us first, and how the office answers it.

  1. Flat fee on paper

    You read the number, you agree to it, and it does not move. For a family planning ahead, that is the difference between a decision and a gamble.

  2. Calls returned

    Leave a message and you hear back. That is what the office commits to, and it is the first thing most people test.

  3. English and Spanish

    Consultations run in English or Spanish, whichever lets you explain what is actually going on at home.

  4. One office, Midtown

    A short walk from the Osborn light rail stop, with a garage entrance on Clarendon, so you are not circling the block before a meeting.

How it works

From the first call to the final signature

  1. 01

    Free 30-minute call

    We listen to your situation and tell you which service fits.

  2. 02

    Written agreement

    You receive a flat-fee or hourly agreement before any work begins on the file.

  3. 03

    Documents prepared

    We draft the documents or the filing and review every page with you, line by line.

  4. 04

    Still reachable

    After the case closes, we stay available for questions that come up later.

Clients

What people say after their case closes

  1. Claire walked us through our trust in one meeting and the price never changed. We finally got it done.

    Robert and Jan K.

  2. Daniel handled my custody case with real care and always returned my calls the same day.

    Ana G.

  3. Clear answers, no legal jargon, and a fee I knew from the start.

    Michael B.

The people

Who will handle your file

  • Claire Hartwell

    attorney and partner

  • Daniel Reyes

    attorney and partner

  • Sofia Martinez

    paralegal

Book a free 30-minute call about your case

Tell us what you are dealing with, in English or Spanish. We will listen, explain your options, and put the fee in writing. Nothing starts until you have agreed to the terms.