About Michelle J.
Michelle J. Perkins is the Managing Partner at Owens & Perkins, P.C., a law firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1994 and has been practicing law for over 30 years. The firm, located at 7322 E. Thomas Road, specializes in family law, estate planning, probate. DUI defense. Ms.
Perkins earned her Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 1994, following a Bachelor of Science from the same institution in 1990. After two years as a sole practitioner in Scottsdale, she co-founded Owens & Perkins, P.C. with her grandfather, C.D. Owens, in 1996. Throughout her career, Ms. Perkins has been recognized for her contributions to the legal field. In 2014, she was named one of Arizona's Top Ten Attorneys for Family Law by AZ Business Magazine.
She has also received the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting very high ethical standards and legal ability. Beyond her practice, Ms. Perkins has been actively involved in various professional organizations. She served as the Chair of the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section from 2005 to 2006 and was a Board Member of the Scottsdale Bar Association for six years. Additionally, she has been a member of the Arizona Chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization and the Successful Women Owners Network (SWON), which honors women who embody innovation, growth, community service, and lifetime achievement. Under Ms. Perkins' leadership, Owens & Perkins, P.C.
has celebrated significant milestones, including its 55th anniversary in 2022. The firm continues to serve the Scottsdale community, offering legal services in family law, estate planning, probate, and DUI defense. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Owens & Perkins, P.C. at (480) 994-8824 or visit their website at www.oplaw.com.
