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Jacqueline Mendez Soto

Partner

Jacqueline practices in the areas of labor and employment. Within the employment context, she represents workers facing discrimination and wrongful termination due to age, gender, race, ethnicity or disability. In this capacity, she has faced both public and private employers, before the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and state and federal court. In addition, Jacqueline advises employees on their rights to engage in protected concerted activities and represents unions before the National Labor Relations Board in representation proceedings and post-hearing motion practice. Her past experience as a field examiner with the National Labor Relations Board has given her the insight to effectively represent clients before the NLRB.

Prior to co-founding Barton Mendez Soto PLLC, Jacqueline served as in-house counsel of labor affairs for U-Haul International, Inc. and was an associate with the labor and employment section of Snell & Wilmer LLP. After obtaining her law degree, Jacqueline had the honor of serving as judicial law clerk at the Arizona Court of Appeals for the Honorable Ann A. Scott Timmer, who now serves on the Arizona Supreme Court.

In addition to her labor and employment practice, Jacqueline also practices in all aspects of family law, assisting clients through their divorce and custody proceedings. She also represents clients in private adoption proceedings and guardianships. Please visit our Family Law page for information on how Jacqueline Mendez Soto can help you.

Education

  • Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • J.D.
  • Arizona State University
    • B.S.
    • Major: Justice Studies

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona
  • U.S. District Court District of Arizona

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Court Appointed Special Advocate, 2014-2017

Published Works

  • The Section 7 Limits On Workplace Communications Policies, The Practical Lawyer, August, 2005

Past Positions

  • U-Haul International, Inc., In-House Counsel, 2008-2013
  • Torres Law Group, Associate, 2019-2020

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships 

  • American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
  • American Bar Association, Practice and Procedure Under the NLRA Committee
  • Legal Network for Gender Equity

Future-Focused Family Law Counsel

Family relationships are such a personal matter that it can be difficult to imagine a different future than you originally expected. Conflicts and new family needs can change the course of a marriage or parenting. In a complicated situation, being informed is vital to protecting your interests.

Families in Tempe and throughout Arizona trust our attorneys at Barton Mendez Soto PLLC. We offer experienced advocacy, creating unique solutions to help families move forward. Our goal is to find a strategy that will benefit you today as well as a decade from now.

Depending on the type of legal need you have, we will make a customized plan. In divorce, we pay close attention to the value of assets and the long-term effects of gaining or losing certain property. In custody disputes, we help parents find an arrangement that works throughout your day-to-day life. Because every family law matter is personal, we put in the effort to give you personalized answers.

We Tailor Our Services To Match You

Our family law attorney, Jacqueline Mendez Soto, counsels clients for a variety of issues, such as:

  • Divorce and property division
  • Child custody/parenting time plans
  • Child support and alimony
  • Modifications
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship

Barton Mendez Soto PLLC assists families respond to a full spectrum of issues with thoroughness, effectiveness, and the dignity and respect all family law matters deserve.  We provide effective representation in all aspects of a divorce proceeding, including parenting time plans and division of assets.

Jacqueline Mendez Soto has represented clients in private parental severance proceedings and guided clients through the requirements of adopting children to finalizing their adoptions in court. As an adoption parent herself, Jacqueline has the personal understanding of her clients’ wishes and the challenges faced through these legal proceedings.

Empowering You To Make Informed Decisions

While working with families, our team prioritizes maintaining your dignity and respect. Not every case requires a long trial. We are frequently able to help both parties keep control over the process by agreeing to a fair outcome that suits their needs.

However, when going to court is appropriate, our trial lawyers are dedicated to asserting your interests. Jacqueline Mendez Soto has extensive experience in civil court. She can advise you throughout your case so that you can decide how you want to approach a dispute.

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