Business Details
Your Trusted Calgary Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Phillips Divorce Law has served Calgary and surrounding areas for over three decades, providing expert legal representation in divorce, family law, criminal defense, and mediation. Our founder, John E. Phillips, brings extensive litigation experience and a commitment to client advocacy, having worked extensively in family and child welfare litigation, criminal trials, and civil matters. We prioritize personalized solutions, combining legal expertise with compassionate guidance to protect clients' rights and interests. Our firm emphasizes transparent communication, ethical practices, and cost-effective strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.With specialized training in collaborative law and conflict resolution, we strive to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining courtroom readiness when necessary. Our community involvement and leadership roles in legal oversight organizations underscore our dedication to justice and client service. We offer free consultations to help clients navigate complex legal processes with confidence and clarity.
Services
Divorce Law
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Mediation & Arbitration
Immigration Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of litigation experience in family and criminal law.
- Our team is trained in collaborative family law and conflict resolution.
- We provide free initial divorce and family law consultations.
- Our founder served as Chair of Alberta's Law Enforcement Review Board.
- We combine courtroom expertise with personalized, client-centered advocacy.
What people say
Fair child support payments
Highly recommend
Protected with John
Best out of unfortunate separation
Highly knowledgeable Calgary lawyer
Services
Divorce Law
Phillips Divorce Law specializes in guiding clients through complex divorce proceedings with expertise and compassion. Our services include asset division, spousal support negotiations, and custody arrangements. We prioritize protecting clients' rights while minimizing emotional and financial strain through strategic legal solutions tailored to individual circumstances.
Family Law
Our family law practice focuses on child custody, support agreements, and protection orders. With deep experience in child welfare litigation, we advocate for clients' parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests. We handle adoptions, domestic violence cases, and post-divorce modifications with sensitivity and legal precision.
Criminal Defense
John E. Phillips provides robust criminal defense representation for charges ranging from DUIs to serious felonies. Drawing on decades of courtroom experience as both defense counsel and Crown Prosecutor, we develop strategic defenses to protect clients' freedoms and futures. Our approach combines thorough evidence analysis with assertive advocacy in Alberta courts.
Mediation & Arbitration
We facilitate cost-effective conflict resolution through mediation and arbitration services. As a trained arbitrator with extensive experience in interest-based conflict resolution, John E. Phillips helps parties reach binding agreements without litigation. This approach preserves relationships while achieving fair outcomes for family, business, and civil disputes.
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice assists clients with deportation defense, refugee claims, and visa applications. We provide comprehensive legal representation for complex immigration cases, leveraging our understanding of Canadian immigration law to secure residency rights and family reunification opportunities for individuals facing deportation or entry denials.
People
John E. Phillips
Lawyer
John E. Phillips has practiced law for over 30 years, specializing in divorce, family law, and criminal defense. He served as Chair of Alberta's Law Enforcement Review Board and has extensive mediation experience. A former Crown Prosecutor, he advocates fiercely for clients while maintaining community leadership roles.
Questions
What areas of law does Phillips Divorce Law specialize in?
We specialize in divorce law, family law, criminal defense, mediation/arbitration, and immigration law cases in Calgary.
Do you offer free legal consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for divorce, family law, and criminal defense matters.
How experienced is John E. Phillips?
John has over 30 years of legal experience, including roles as Crown Prosecutor and Law Enforcement Review Board Chair.
Are your legal fees competitive?
We prioritize transparent pricing and cost-effective solutions without compromising case outcomes.
Do you handle cases outside Calgary?
Our primary focus is Calgary and Alberta, but we consult on cases across Canada through virtual meetings.
