About Max
Max N. Hanson is a attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with over 28 years of experience in criminal and family law. He earned his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University in 1997, where he was published in and served as an editor on the Arizona State Law Journal. During law school, he directed the Homeless Legal Assistance Project, a multiple-site, low-income legal clinic, and received the Dean’s Award for service to the law school. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1997, Mr. Hanson has built a diverse practice encompassing criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.
He has appeared in thousands of cases across the state, including administrative agency proceedings, arbitrations, bench trials, and multi-day jury trials. His experience has also led him to handle numerous appeals in both civil and family law cases, some resulting in published opinions that have shaped Arizona law. Mr. Hanson is a member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Arizona’s Family Law, Trial Practice. Criminal Practice sections, the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. He has also served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court Family Law and Criminal Divisions, contributing his expertise to the community.
In his current role at Owens & Perkins, P.C., located at 7322 East Thomas Road in Scottsdale, Mr. Hanson focuses on complex, high net worth divorce cases. His practice areas include divorce, family law, and criminal law, with a particular emphasis on child custody, child support, and criminal defense. He offers free initial consultations and accepts various payment methods, including credit cards. Throughout his career, Mr. Hanson has been recognized for his legal expertise and commitment to client service.
He has received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award in 2013 and 2014. The AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Hanson is fluent in English and offers video consultations via Zoom. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services to his clients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of representation in their legal matters.
