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Local Ratings & Reviews (47)
Overall Average Rating
Donna did a great job at representing me in court, she did a great job in understanding my situation and was very understanding and made me feel very confident in explaining every step of the process and was always...
2022/01/13
Donna Hougen at Hougen Family Law is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a family law attorney. The staff are passionate and genuinely interested in the needs of their clients.
2018/06/14
This is a very good lawyer for a divorce/ child custody. Ms. Hougen is super-experienced- she knows her job, thats for sure. Her fees are not cheap, but considering the difficulty of my case, (and my wifes' legal...
2016/04/16
I needed assistance the other day and the people here helped me a great deal in resolving my issues. They were all very friendly and professional.
2016/08/19
After consulting with different Arizona attorneys, I chose Donna Hougen over others due to her fast response, the time she took to listen and help me understand what is most important in my particular case. Ms....
2017/05/30
I have worked for Ms. Hougen for a while now and have nothing but the nicest things to say about her. First off, she offers a free initial consultation, which is something many family law firms do not do. Donna...
2017/07/12
I would truly recommend Donna Hougan and her team. They we're wounderful. Donna is a strong and wonderful lawyer and a kind caring woman. My divorce was sad and awful, without Donna I don't know where my daughter...
2017/09/05
I just spoke with this office, I am located in Indiana but my case is in Arizona. The Attorney I spoke with (a woman) I apologise I don't remember the name. Anyway I recommend this office over any other when it...
2018/01/19
Donna Hougen is an excellent attorney who prevailed in my two trials obtaining me a substantial award of spousal maintenance (8 years) and child support (5 years). Her knowledge of the law and trial experience was...
2018/05/06
Donna was probably the 5th attorney that I am so thankful to have had represent me after I had paid over $23,000 for council allowing me to settle for a 4 year alimony payment of $3,500 a month with out going to...
2022/01/13
Donna Hougen is an excellent attorney who prevailed in my two trials obtaining me a substantial award of spousal maintenance (8 years) and child support (5 years). The judge even awarded my attorney’s fees to be...
2018/05/08
I used to live in Arizona but haven't lived there for over 2 years now, I called because my daughters father is in prison there and would like for him to give up custody, so she can be adopted by her stepfather. ...
2018/06/27
This kind lady (Donna Hougen)spoke to me and treated me with a respect at that moment, meant the world. I cannot say enough about our first conversation, straight forward, and honest. Thank you for your wisdom. I...
2018/12/07
Gene and his assistant are amazing! I cannot say enough good things about them. They showed they truly cared about me and my process and worked very hard for me. You cannot go wrong with them.
2018/07/20
Very informative and I learned a lot in our meeting. Very professional, understanding and good listener.
2020/06/25
Donna was very thorough with everything that she did for my case. She made sure that all of my requests were met, and her attitude was always reassuring in the midst of everything. She set out to make sure I was...
2017/07/28
Donna Hougen was very helpful in securing guardianship of our grandchild. She was kind, helpful and made it easier and less expensive to get it accomplished. We are extremely grateful !
2017/07/21
Ms. Hougen offers a free initial consultation, which is something many family law firms do not do. She has been practicing for approximately 20 years and is quite knowledgeable. She is very personable and doesn't...
2017/07/13
Donna and her team are really great. I went to them at a very low time in my life where I had given up hope. They fought for me since Day one. They were flexible and very personable. This is an extremely...
2014/10/27
good value for services provided, would use, and recommend services to others in the future.
2013/08/27
Donna was a tough when needed, compassionate person who took the time to help me understand all the legal stuff. She went the extra mile to help me mentally to prepare. You couldn't ask for more from a lawyer. She...
2013/02/03
Donna is great. She cares about her clients, she has helped me a lot with my custody & child support issues, she has shown up to every court date, never sending someone else. I really appreciate personal service...
2013/01/11
Donna was very thorough and knowledgeable about every aspect of my case. Her persistence with me made me be more productive in my case and less emotional. She was aggressive in the courtroom and got me a more than...
2013/01/10
Donna and her team are great. Have continuously helped me through my family court case.Jackie is the best very straight forward and easy to talk to. Keep up the good team work.
2015/09/01
I hired Ms. Hougen in 2007 to handle my divorce. She was relentless in helping me aquire the family home . When my ex-wife was fighting back Ms. Hougen stood up to her and would not let her have her way. She made...
2014/02/19
Answered my question as detailed as she could and gave advice on what I could do.
2017/02/08
I hired Donna to handle my family law case. She was professional and courteous with me. She respected my opinions and took the time to explain things when something wasn't clear. She is a no nonsense straight to...
2017/03/01
I hired Donna while out of state working in Oklahoma. Immediately without even meeting her, only talking on the phone, I knew she was the lawyer for me. She separated my emotion from legalities right away to put...
2017/03/08
Donna is the 3rd attorney who has worked for me and took over a very messy case full of smoke and mirrors, misdirection from the opposite side. Donna jumped in quickly evaluated my case (which has a long messy...
2017/03/08
Donna and her staff made me feel so welcomed. Donna was very informative and took her time explaining to me the law and my options. I appreciate her time and absolutely would recommend her. Thank you Donna!
2018/04/25
Donna Hougen is an excellent attorney who prevailed in my two trials obtaining me a substantial award of spousal maintenance (8 years) and child support (5 years). Her knowledge of the law and trial experience was...
2018/05/07
When looking for a lawyer I did my research I looked through pages of reviews for every lawyer I considered. I read Donna’s reviews after my consult with her and regardless of any doubt they may have cast I...
2020/07/19
