Kate Simonds
Attorney at Law
Practice areas
Kate Simonds | Family Law Attorney
Attorney Kate Simonds has extensive experience representing clients in divorce, high-asset division, child custody, and support matters. Kate combines a strong litigation background with a modern, solution-focused approach to help clients resolve cases thoughtfully while avoiding unnecessary conflict when possible.
Kate began her legal career in Racine, Wisconsin, where she successfully represented clients in hundreds of contested bench trials. Kate served as co-counsel in a landmark case establishing the standard for grandparent rights. By vote of the local judges, Kate was appointed by the court as a Guardian ad Litem, representing the best interests of children and vulnerable adults in family, probate, and juvenile courts.
Since relocating to Arizona in 2017, Kate has represented clients across Maricopa, Gila, Pima, and Yavapai counties. She brings substantial courtroom litigation experience and is known for providing clients with practical guidance, honest expectations, and strong advocacy when it matters most.
Kate earned her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, where she also served as President of the Animal Law Society. During law school, she studied international and comparative law in Australia and New Zealand. Kate graduated summa cum laude from Lake Erie College with a degree in Equine Science.
Before practicing law, Kate spent over a decade as a competitive dressage rider and instructor. Outside of her work, Kate enjoys traveling, road and mountain biking, outdoor activities, SCUBA diving, and training her German Shepherd Dog, Betty.
“Family law cases are deeply personal, but they should still be handled with structure and strategy. I help clients resolve issues through thoughtful settlement and mediation whenever possible — and when court becomes necessary, I make sure their case is prepared, focused, and clearly presented.”