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Joseph M. Udall, PLCPartner
Joseph M. Udall
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Joseph M. Udall

4.7
38 reviews

18 East University Drive, Suite 201, Mesa, AZ 85201

Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estates and 277 more

About Joseph M. Udall

Articles Editor, Arizona State Law Journal, 1991-1992. Law Clerk to Judge Charles E. Wiggins, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1992-1993. Co-Author: Bankruptcy Litigation and Practice: A Practitioner's Guide, Wiley Law Publications, 1994. Member, City of Mesa Planning and Zoning Board, 1997-1999. Director, Industrial Development Authority of Maricopa County, 1996-1998. Member, Maricopa County Charter Committee, 1996. City of Mesa, Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee, Member of Committee, 2002. City of Mesa, Chairman of the Housing Advisory Committee, 2004. Arizona State University Alumni Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2006—).

 

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Joseph M. Udall got this award in 2021

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Business Law
Posted by anonymous
January 30, 2026
Hired Attorney

I hired Joseph M. Udall for legal representation and had a very positive experience throughout my case. He was knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to clearly explain the process and my options. Communication was consistent, and I always felt informed about what was happening. His responsiveness and attention to detail made the experience much smoother. I would confidently recommend Joseph M. Udall to anyone seeking reliable legal counsel.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Anne
January 19, 2026
Hired Attorney

Meeting Joe six years ago at a networking event was the only positive thing that came out of my attendance at that event. He crafted my estate plan while educating me on my options. Five years later he updated everything for me. He is always responsive to emails or phone calls and patiently re-explains things to me when I forget.

Wills and Probate
Posted by Emmalisa
January 22, 2024
Hired Attorney

Jo is efficient and does not waste time, which I find valuable in not wasting money. He get's straight to the point, and helps you know exactly what the best course of action to take is. He can decipher complex cases, and makes sense of confusing documents. He's an expert in the field and great to work with. I really appreciated his sense of humor which made meeting with him enjoyable in what might have otherwise been a drab situation.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Tamara
December 20, 2023
Hired Attorney

Joseph Udall was recommended to us by a friend and truly it is the best recommendation we have ever gotten. We needed to update by parents' trust and wills, which were a little complicated and out of date. My parents are older and were nervous about the process. Joseph was patient, kind, and took pains to explain everything in a way that my parents both understood and felt comfortable with. His office worked quickly and communicated clearly. We wish we could tell everyone looking for a firm how great our experience was.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Joan
March 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr Udall did an outstanding job on preparing our family trust. He is very pleasant and knowledgeable, takes the time to explain everything and made the whole transaction easy for us.

Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
January 08, 2019
Hired Attorney

Mr. Udall is very professional, knowledgeable and handled my issues in a timely manner. He was very responsive to my questions and took care of everything to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Mr. Udall for any of your will/trust issues.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
October 20, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mr. Udall is an honest man who provides exceptional service.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 26, 2011
Hired Attorney

After a close family member passed away, I was informed that I would need to open a probate. Not knowing anything about the process I retained the services of Joe Udall. During the whole process, I was impressed with Joe's professionalism and constant communication. I would recommend Joe Udall's service for anyone in need of any sort of estate planning or probate matter.

 
Taxation
Posted by anonymous
October 28, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mr. Udall was used for estate law (I am executor) but that does not seem to be listed. I really appreciated that I could call and speak to him when I had a question - that he was accessible.

Inheritance
Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2021
Hired Attorney

I have been calling the law office for three days straight to get a simple update on my late grandmothers probate case. I haven't had an update in over six months. Every time I call I am given a run around about why I haven't received a response. It takes 5 minutes to make a phone call to give an update.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 5
    • Estate Planning
    • Asset Protection
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
    • Estate Litigation
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Business Law 12
    • Business Enterprises
    • Business Planning
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Small Business Law
    • Business Formation
    • Closely Held Business Law
    • Family Business Law
    • Professional Practices
    • Business Litigation
    • Joint Ventures
    • Strategic Alliances
  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Real Estate 1
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Civil Practice
  • Debtor and Creditor 2
    • Collections
    • Creditors Rights
  • Commercial Law
  • Consumer Law 1
    • Consumer Fraud
  • Corporate Law 4
    • Corporate Commercial Law
    • Corporate Finance
    • Corporate Governance
    • Corporate Litigation
  • General Practice
  • Internet Law
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Misdemeanors
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Inheritance
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Agency and Distributorships
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Banking Law 2
    • Commercial Banking
    • Consumer Banking
  • Credit Fraud
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Foreclosures
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Technology and Science 2
    • Computers and Software
    • Information Technology
  • Construction Law 3
    • Construction Defects
    • Construction Litigation
    • Mechanics Liens
  • Elder Law
  • Other 221
    • Wills
    • Probate
    • Guardianship
    • Corporate
    • Franchise Law
    • Partnerships
    • Business Start-Ups
    • Loans
    • Business Dissolutions
    • Business Mediation
    • Business Transactions
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Closely Held Business Estate Planning
    • Sole Proprietorships
    • Garnishments
    • Commercial Transactions
    • Commercial Contracts
    • Closely Held Corporations
    • Corporate Contracts
    • Corporate Dissolutions
    • Corporate Formation
    • Family Corporations
    • S Corporations
    • Professional Corporations
    • Asset Sales
    • Conservatorship
    • Content Licensing
    • E-Commerce
    • Criminal Defense
    • Business Acquisitions
    • Limited Partnerships
    • Partnership Dissolution
    • Partnership Formation
    • Accidents
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Bodily Injury
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Probate Litigation
    • Contested Trusts and Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Living Trusts
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Trust Administration
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Litigation
    • Dealer and Distributor Termination
    • Distribution
    • Distribution Agreements
    • Commercial Credit
    • Commercial Loans
    • Consumer Loans
    • Credit Card Law
    • Credit Finance
    • Credit Insurance
    • Credit Law
    • Escrow Agent Liability
    • Escrow Law
    • Lender Law
    • Lender Liability
    • Lender Regulation
    • Lenders Rights
    • Letters of Credit
    • Loan Restructuring
    • Loan Syndication
    • Loan Workouts
    • Merchant Banking
    • Secured Lending
    • Fraudulent Conveyance
    • Liquidations
    • Out of Court Debt Restructuring
    • Personal Bankruptcy
    • Business Arbitration
    • Business Associations Law
    • Business Cooperatives
    • Business Development
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Fraud
    • Business Organization
    • Business Regulation
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Business Successions
    • Business Syndication
    • Business Taxation
    • Business Torts
    • Business Transfers
    • Business Trusts
    • Business Valuation
    • Closely Held Business Taxation
    • Complex Business Litigation
    • Emerging Business Law
    • Emerging Growth Companies
    • Entrepreneurial Business Law
    • Family Business Mediation
    • Family Business Successions
    • International Business Law
    • International Joint Ventures
    • Minority Business Law
    • Pass-Through Entities
    • Private Business Law
    • Privatization
    • Trade and Professional Associations
    • Trade Association Law
    • Commercial Collections
    • International Collections
    • Post Judgment Collections
    • Professional Collections
    • Retail Collections
    • Secured Collections
    • Unsecured Collections
    • Commercial Arbitration
    • Commercial Bad Faith
    • Commercial Crimes
    • Commercial Fraud
    • Commercial Liability
    • Commercial Torts
    • Commercial Transfers
    • Commercial Trusts
    • Negotiable Instruments
    • Retail Liability
    • Sale of Goods
    • Secured Transactions
    • Uniform Commercial Code
    • Warehousing
    • Commercial Conveyancing
    • Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions
    • Commercial Real Estate Contracts
    • Commercial Real Estate Development
    • Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure
    • Commercial Real Estate Litigation
    • Commercial Real Estate Sales
    • Commercial Real Estate Syndication
    • Commercial Real Estate Workouts
    • Industrial Real Estate Law
    • Retail Development
    • Shopping Center Acquisitions
    • Shopping Center Development
    • Shopping Center Law
    • Computer Contracts
    • Computer Crime
    • Computer Fraud
    • Computer Law
    • Computer Software Law
    • Computer Security
    • Computer Technology
    • Data Protection
    • Information Technology Contracts
    • Information Technology Licensing
    • International Computer Law
    • Software Copyright
    • Software Licensing
    • Software Protection
    • Software Publishing Technology
    • Construction Arbitration
    • Construction Claims
    • Construction Contracts
    • Construction Equipment Liability
    • Construction Labor Law
    • Construction Liability
    • Construction Liens
    • Construction Mediation
    • Construction Products Liability
    • Construction Workouts
    • Contractors Liability
    • Materialmens Liens
    • Public Works
    • Consumer Arbitration
    • Consumer Class Actions
    • Consumer Collections
    • Consumer Credit
    • Consumer Credit Compliance
    • Consumer Finance
    • Consumer Litigation
    • Consumer Protection
    • Consumer Rights
    • Fair Credit Reporting Act
    • Contract Litigation
    • Contract Fraud
    • International Commercial Contracts
    • International Contracts
    • Corporate Control Contests
    • Corporate Criminal Law
    • Corporate Ethics
    • Corporate Fiduciary Law
    • Corporate Insurance
    • Corporate Insurance Defense
    • Corporate Investigations
    • Corporate Organization
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Corporate Planning
    • Corporate Real Estate
    • Corporate Reorganization
    • Corporate Successions
    • Corporate Trusts
    • Corporate Workouts
    • Foreign Sales Corporations
    • Hostile Takeovers
    • Incorporation
    • Nonprofit Corporations
    • Offshore Corporations
    • Proxy Contests
    • Public Corporations
    • Small Business Corporations
    • Takeovers
    • Debtor and Creditor Collections
    • Debtor and Creditor Remedies
    • Debtor and Creditor Reorganization
    • Debtor and Creditor Rights
    • Debtor and Creditor Workouts
    • Debtors Rights
    • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
    • Secured Creditors Rights
    • Unsecured Creditors Rights
    • Age Discrimination
    • Elder Abuse
    • Elder Care
    • Elder Rights

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Google Hangouts
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Joseph M. Udall, PLC
  • Additional Links
    https://www.udallattorneys.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Arizona
    1993, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
    Memberships
    State Bar of Arizona (Member, Sections on: Business Law
    Probate and Trust Law Section).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Arizona State University
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    summa cum laude
    Other Education
    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1989
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

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Partner at Joseph M. Udall, PLC
4.7
38 reviews

18 East University Drive, Suite 201Mesa, AZ 85201U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
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    Joseph M. Udall was admitted in 1992 to the State of Arizona.
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    Joseph M. Udall is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
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    Joseph M. Udall attended Arizona State University.

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