New Immigration Regulations Taking Effect | Aspey Watkins & Diesel pllc

Article written by AWD LAW Attorney Kate Mahady

NOTE: On February 17 a federal judge blocked implementation of the following regulations. Additionally, Congress has threatened not to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees implementation of immigration policy. At the time of printing, neither of these issues has been resolved. The following addresses the new immigration regulations that are set to be implemented once these issues are resolved.

On Feb. 18, 2015 new immigration regulations were set to take effect that would expand the previous Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and make many people who are not United States citizens eligible to apply for work authorization in the U.S. for the first time. Under these new regulations, many people in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona will have the opportunity to legally enter the work force.

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Working with AWD law over the last 3 years has been such a pleasure. I worked with both Zach Markham and Zach Hope through the process of a very difficult and challenging divorce. Both of these gentlemen got right down to the meat and potatoes of what was best for myself and my child to make sure that we walked away with the best possible outcome of our situation. Both of them made sure that every little detail that I provided was meticulously and thoroughly incorporated into my case and by the end it really showed. Without their help, I would not be in the position that I am today. To anyone seeking legal assistance, this firm is the right choice. In the future if I ever need legal assistance, I will absolutely be returning to AWD. Your team is incredible.

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00:46 07 Sep 24

Given the number of law firms to choose from in Northern Arizona, I think it was pure luck I connected with Aspey, Watkins & Diesel. I first worked with David Johns. I was amazed with his knowledge, response time and attention to detail with my project. His flexibility in working with my deadlines was unexpected, but greatly appreciated. The next time I needed legal representation, I contacted David first. He connected me with one of his colleagues, Michael Wozniak. Again, I was amazed and impressed with not only the level of service, but also his knowledge of the law as it pertained to my situation. I truly felt as though it couldn't have gone any better! Throughout my experiences with the firm, Madison kept me informed along the way and patiently answered the many questions I had! If you are like I was and think choosing the right attorney seems like an impossible task, give Aspey, Watkins and Diesel a call. It certainly was the right decision for me!

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01:30 21 Aug 24

If you are like us and need legal advice to solve an unwanted problem, you should always want the best representation possible. And, that is what you get with AWD. Our unfortunate circumstances required us to identify and retain a lawyer quickly. Responding to our situation was Whitney Cunningham, Managing Partner of AWD, and a host of other qualified professionals, including Monica Pertea, Partner, Not only were our multiple situations resolved favorably for us, we had the comfort and satisfaction of knowing we were receiving up-to-the minute professional and ethical advice as well as much-needed guidance through litigation and the judicial process. While Aspey Watkins may seem like a smaller, regional Flagstaff, AZ law firm, they are widely respected and have unlimited scope and breadth. Don't underestimate their potential to assist you!Bill & Susan Cammock

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14:06 13 Aug 24

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21:32 09 Aug 24

Jason was absolutely the best choice for us. He is knowledgeable, professional and bottom line, he got the job done! We would not have had such successful results without him. Thank you Jason, you and your team were wonderful to work with.Dana

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15:14 22 Jul 24

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18:50 18 Jul 24

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17:32 18 Jul 24

I have used Trevor Kortsen on numerous occasions and for many different reasons. I have to say that I’m always impressed by the follow up and attention to retail that he provides. Even if it’s a small issue and or questions he’s always available and gives great advice. I would recommend Trevor to anyone needing legal representation.

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17:10 13 Jul 24

AWD handled our estate plan and did a wonderful job. Trevor kortsen was the attorney that handled the plan and made it very easy for us. He was very diligent about explaining all the important decisions and walked us through some very personal details that were covered in our plan. He was very responsive and made us seem like we were a priority every time we spoke with him. I would highly recommend using AWD and Trevor kortsen for any legal needs.

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21:56 11 Jul 24

Law enforcement officers attempted to give me a DUI charge, and because my BAC was 0.049 that wasn’t an option. I was slapped with a reckless driving charge instead. They prosecuted me without leniency or mercy. Mike Wozniak and Madison Gansch of Aspey Watkins and Diesel represented me from beginning to the end. The result was “not guilty” and all charges were dropped! They are worth every dollar and a reasonable flat fee didn’t stress me out like not knowing how much my next bill would be. Many thanks and prayers answered from me!

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18:37 17 May 24

Jenny Staskey and her staff were so helpful and responsive as I navigated the waters of divorce. Jenny was terrific at helping me get all discovery done and to present a fair and reasonable settlement.

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17:55 12 Apr 24

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17:14 04 Apr 24

AWD is the best law firm in Flagstaff and has represented our business and family interests for 30+ years. Most recently, they probated our parents' estate. Kathryn Mahady represented us and did a remarkable job. She was always available to assist and answer questions, but proactively worked to keep us from incurring unnecessary costs. Even though they are the best firm, AWD's prices are reasonable and they work hard to make sure their clients know the costs upfront - no surprise. We can't thank them enough for helping us through this difficult time.

B J

23:18 08 Mar 24

I cannot say enough good about my experience with Jennifer Staskey representing me in a divorce . Her knowledge, skills and overwhelming ability to help me feel confident made such a difference in this difficult time. She is very personable, confident, and efficient. The entire staff there have also been excellent to deal with. She comes with my highest respect. I would recommend her to anyone with highest remarks.

Wendy Bourne

21:04 18 Feb 24

Zach Markham at AWD law was amazing. He and Ann helped me through a very challenging divorce. They were available, kept me focused on what I needed to do to be successful, highly competent, had my best interests in mind, treated me with kindness and respect, had my back, and helped me keep costs down as much as possible. They helped keep me out of a costly courtroom and settle amicably. I feel very grateful to have been represented by Zach and feel the positive outcome is owed greatly due to his hard work. Thank you Zach and thank you Ann… I appreciate you so much.

Ben Hatfield

17:50 12 Feb 24

Divorce is heart-wrenching, time consuming, emotional and scary. In my case, a lawyer was essential. I am so glad I made the right choice with Zach Markham at Aspey, Watkins and DIesel in Flagstaff. I am a real person, resident of Flagstaff for nearly 8 years, married for four years. Arizona’s community property laws are confusing and frankly put those who provide the majority of the household income at a serious disadvantage. I was right there on the wrong end of the situation.Zach genuinely understood what i was going through and the financial pressure I was under. Being a local attorney, Zach knows the court system here because he is local and has been practicing in this area for many years. I believe that local experience made a big difference in this case. Although my divorce was fairly simple, there was a real risk I could lose my Flagstaff home and my ex was making serious demands.AWD Law has the same resources as an expensive Phoenix law firm. This includes CPA and legal Paraprofessional Jenny Staskey, who was able to provide forensic accounting service to deliver the defensible evidence regarding marital assets so I could make a fair offer. In the end the case didn’t wind up going to court as we settled after a few hours of tough negotiation. I am very grateful to Zach and his team for bringing this matter to a close quickly, and efficiently. The cost was fair, and could have been much worse if we weren’t so well prepared for the settlement conference. Zach’s advice was consistently right. I highly recommend AWD Law.

brian rackham

21:08 08 Feb 24

The representation I received from Mike and Cait did not meet my expectations. It’s been a few months since I’ve accepted a plea deal that I feel like I was pressured into.My case was said to be very strong and straight forward in my favor. I spoke to an attorney and was made to feel very confident in hiring said firm and paid my retainer fee up front of 3,000$.My attorney gathered up all of the information that was available and I thought I was in good hands.Time passes and my hearing is getting closer, my attorney gives me a call and says I’ve been offered a plea deal and it was presented to me so grandly like it was super rare and practically Scott free. I was initially excited until I did my own research and reached out and expressed I wasn’t fully comfortable accepting it after all. The tone immediately changed and it felt as though my attorney was immediately frustrated with me not wanting to accept, and after multiple calls it was apparent I was a head ache but I out right apologized for not being familiar with legal terms and what a plea deal entices. But in the end I was very poorly explained what accepting a plea deal meant.The hearing comes , but the night before my attorney calls and says that she won’t be there because she is busy and will substitute another attorney in. She had mentioned he would be there early because I still had uncertainty and we could discuss it. But the day of Mike arrives late, bushy hair and wrinkly clothes and very unorganized. He skims the report and also brings a copy of the plea and once again makes it out to be the better option. I express once again I’m not comfortable with the plea and he asks the judge to postpone which we did.Once again I say I would prefer a trial and I was told okay a trial it is Mike and Cait both said they were confident in a trial. A short time passes and they call me into their office in person to reconsider the plea deal. Once again they say it’s practically a guarantee and it’ll save me so much money and how a trial should be avoided and they kept saying how not just anyone gets my plea deal and I only had received it because I have no criminal record and no history of causing any trouble and because the accusations against me held little to no weight. Every time I expressed I’d prefer a trial they’d promote the plea and finish each sentence with “but it’s up to you”. I later found out the person I had accusations against with solid evidence and testimonies had received the exact same plea deal and that individual indeed does have a brief criminal record and a history of similar incidents.I eventually accepted the plea deal, and that was the key for them to stop reaching out to me. I did not hear from them anymore till the hearing and after that I was sent on my way.Reflecting on it now I still would have preferred a trial, I’m still very confident in my truth and my case. I paid 3,000$ but definitely did not receive 3,000$ worth of representation. My case was treated with little to no urgency. Since then I still had to pay court fees because obviously accepting a plea isn’t free, cheaper than a trial but not free. And I had to do a drug and alcohol screening which was uncomfortable because I don’t associate with neither at all. And now I got to complete counseling twice a week with multiple months still remaining to fulfill for my plea deal. Counseling isn’t cheap, it costs money for each session and I’ve had to miss work to attend the screenings. I have a full time job , 2 children and am in school so adding counseling to my schedule was nearly impossible but I have to make it work. It’s upsetting because I could have just accepted a plea deal myself for free.I do not belong in jail or counseling, nor do I deserve to be on probation for 9 months all while paying for my “treatment” out of pocket. But nearly 4,000$ later apparently Aspey Watkins says otherwise. In the long run accepting a trial may have costed less and would have saved so much of my time.That is my experience with the Aspey Watkins firm. I do not recommend at all.

Tarron Nez

03:06 19 Jan 24

I was required to hire'An Attorney'.. thru a mutual acquaintance, I found "Aspey, Watkins & Diesel". My Attorney, Dr. Zachary Markham, handled my matter with utmost professionalism, integrity and diligence. I easily defeated my opponent. I would hire this firm again, should any legal matter arise. You can TRUST Aspey, Watkins, Diesel AND Markam.,

Douglas SHERWOOD

20:28 03 Jan 24

Markham was more than a professional he became a friend. Always made me feel listened to and cared for my issues in my custody case. I appreciate all the efforts made! If you are ever in a situation would hands down recommend awd law!

Mitch McKinnon

19:29 05 Dec 23

I cannot say enough good about my experience with Jennifer Starski, representing me in a divorce . Her knowledge, skills and overwhelming ability to help me feel confident made such a difference in this difficult time. She is very personable, confident, and efficient. The entire staff there have also been excellent to deal with. She comes with my highest respect. I would recommend her to anyone with highest remarks.

Wendy Bourne

00:38 15 Nov 23

Jenny Staskey was very organized and extremely patient in helping me understand the divorce process. Her decades of experience as a CPA facilitated the extensive gathering of financial information, and later, the visualization of the division of assets into a clear equalization spreadsheet. She and her efficient supportive staff really helped me navigate these challenging times. To top it off, Jenny is caring and compassionate, which made me feel even more grateful for her counsel and better equipped to face this new chapter in my life. Thank you Jenny and the whole AWD team!Most sincerely,Michele

Michele Favron

16:33 17 Oct 23

We have had an amazing experience using Aspey, Watkins & Diesel. Zack Markham and his staff has been patient, kind and wonderful throughout the difficult guardianship process we undertook. We are grateful for the successful guidance and representation!!

Jennie Holloway

21:42 14 Oct 23

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to meet and work on my immigration case with Kathryn Mahady from the AWD office. She is kind, knowledgeable, excellent professional. Emma was very attentive with us too. Highly recommended this law firm!

Daiane Luise

17:22 20 Sep 23

Mike Wozniak helped me out of a toxic marriage. I am so grateful to him! I feel like he understood and empathized with my situation. He did not allow my ex husband to take advantage of me and did not back down. He always replied to me quickly and answered my questions. I also have to complement his staff who were so professional and caring.Thank you Mike for such a great outcome to my case and for my new happy life!

Marian T Guest

00:14 19 Sep 23

I had a great experience working with Michael and his team. Very responsive and professional. They kept me up to date on all matters, without me having to contact them for updates. I would recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.

Owen Singer

16:09 05 Sep 23

I want to leave this review for Jason Bliss. He is a great listener and advisor. Jason is honest and he is great about getting back with you in a timely manner. I cannot say good enough things about this attorney. Thank you.Sincerely Carrie

carrie Orloff

16:51 24 Aug 23

I think Whitney Cunningham is the absolute best lawyer in Flagstaff! He was kind, knowledgeable, kept me apprised of my case as it progressed and answered all of my questions. His high level of professionalism and responsiveness made the legal process easy to understand. I am grateful that Whitney was able to resolve my case. I highly recommend AWD Law for all of your legal needs!

Jen

04:07 07 Aug 23

Superb experience. AWD was professional and completely on top of it. Jenny Staskey was understanding, kind and prompt to respond to questions and requests. Personally think they are the best in town and highly recommend for any family court issues.

Katie Lee

18:51 20 Jul 23

The firm helped with transfer of our corporate domicile to AZ. The process was clear and handled well, and all attorneys and staff members were professional and responsive.

EnviroManagement Inc.

22:08 19 Jul 23

I am very grateful for the help I always receive from Howard Brown. Over the past 12+ years, I have needed his services for various circumstances, and as always, the service exceeds my expectations. Whenever I need advice and guidance, he is always available to help quickly and performs at a high level of professionalism.

Jennifer Skersick

23:37 12 Jul 23

If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable legal representation AWD Law is the contact for you. I have first hand experience with the team and feel they have done an exemplary job assisting in federal, tribal and state related advisement and follow through.

Sharr Yazzie

21:44 12 Jul 23

AWD Law is the best in town! When I was looking for someone to help with family law, they were able to help with everything (finances, custody, division, etc.). The team who helped me through my case was absolutely amazing and never left me wondering what was happening next. Jenny Staskey was so helpful the entire time and provided exactly the advice I needed. There were so many finances that needed to be sorted through for the divorce and Jenny was able to walk me through the entire thing. She is an absolute genius with numbers as well as family law! She was my saving grace during all the proceedings. Everyone was very responsive and prompt with anything that was needed or questions that I had. They are very personable and care about you and your case.This team allowed for peace in a stressful time! I would recommend AWD Law firm, specifically, Jenny Staskey, Zach Markham, and Zach Hope 100% of the time! Thank you!

Breana Orr

15:49 11 Jul 23

Above and beyond this firm went, attorney Markam and attorney Staskey weathered my naitivity, and produced a favorable outcome, their tireless campaign and due diligence was out of world-like, I would highly recommend this firm above all to handle your legal troubles and adversities!

David Ortega

20:14 30 Jun 23

To AWD Law,This is in reference to my attorney Michael Victor. Mr. Victor presented me with my options and consequences, both good and bad, in a very professional manner.Due to my inexperience in court matters and my deluge of questions he exhibited patience and he made sure I understood the situation(s) I would encounter.I would recommend him to represent any of my friends/acquaintances and wish him future success in his practice.Sincerely,Frank Alvarado

amedawas

14:38 04 Mar 23

Michael Wozniak has been amazing! Not only did he get me 50/50 custody, but he also got me final decision, which is extremely hard to do for a father! On top of that he is also getting me a partial reward for legal fees and child support. He has been a godsend for my family and I. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jesse George

03:54 23 Dec 22

Michael Victor is one great lawyer! He helped me out and guided me though my legal situation. He is aggressive, communicates well, and knows the law like nobody else. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. He is definitely the guy you want in your corner.

J. K.

18:26 30 Sep 22

Mike Wozniak (and the rest of those that helped at AWD),I wanted to let it be known how appreciative my wife, my girls, my family, and I are of you and your office. You have given us faith in humanity. You did everything you could and then some.People always refer to lawyers as “greedy” and about the money, but, because of you I will always beg to differ. Thank you so much for giving us a fighting chance and allowing us to gain some much needed ground. AWD and Mike Wozniak worked tirelessly to get the best outcome possible with my best interest and my goals ALWAYS in mind.You and your office will always have a special place in my heart.-The Storey’s

tres storey

19:03 30 Aug 22

I had hired Michael Victor to help me in my case. He is an excellent lawyer who knows his stuff and give the best legal advice possible. He looks at every single option and really listens to his clients and what they want. Also, he is very affordable and is easy to schedule with and is great at emails and phone communications. Ten out of ten recommend hiring him as an attorney. I know as long as I am in Flagstaff he will be my attorney if I ever need one.

Hunter Tuepker

18:36 29 Jun 22

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