Nicholas David Boca - Phoenix, AZ

Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

• 

  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Nicholas David Boca included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Managing Partner / Family Law Practice

Classes and Seminars

• June 2026, Presenter, “Digital Diligence: Ethical Obligations in AI-Assisted Research and Writing,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• April 2026, Presenter, “Navigating Orders of Protection in Family Law Cases,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• February 2026, Presenter, “COBIs, TIs, and Rule 81 Post-Judgment Supervision,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• January 2026, Presenter, “Client Intake, Professionalism, and Ethics,” Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Family Law Litigation with Judges Blaney, Mandell, and Wein.
  
• May 2025, Presenter, “Domestic Violence, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Child Pornography Allegations in Family Law Cases,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• March 2025, Presenter, “Effective Settlement Strategies,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• February 2025, Presenter, “Family Law Trial College for Paraprofessionals,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• January 2025, Presenter, “Client Intake, Professionalism, and Ethics,” Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Family Law Litigation with Judges Blaney, Mandell, and Wein.
  
• May 2024, Presenter, “Ethical Issues for the 21st Century Lawyer, Responding to Online Reviews,” State Bar of Arizona.
  
• April 2024, Presenter, “The New Family Law Rules,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• January 2024, Presenter, “Client Intake, Professionalism, and Ethics,” Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Family Law Litigation with Judges Blaney, Mandell, and Wein.
  
• November 2023, Presenter, “Family Law Game Night,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• October 2023, Presenter, “Domestic Violence, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Child Pornography Allegations in Family Law Cases,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• June 2023, Presenter, “Family Law Series Session 3: Direct and Cross-Examination of Experts,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• May 2023, Presenter, “Orders of Protection: What you need to know,” East Valley Bar Association.
  
• April 2023, Presenter/Moderator, “Location, Location, Location,” with Judges, Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• March 2023, Presenter, “The Intersection of Dependencies and Family Court,” with the Maricopa County Presiding Court Judges for Juvenile (Judge Lori Bustamante) and Family Court (Judge Bruce Cohen), State Bar of Arizona.
  
• February 2023, Presenter, “Orders of Protection: What you need to know,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• January 2022 and 2023, Presenter, “Client Intake, Professionalism, and Ethics,” Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Family Law Litigation with Judges Blaney, Mandell, and Wein.
  
• June 2022, Co-Chair, State Bar of Arizona Juvenile Law Section, State Bar Convention.
  
• December 2021, Presenter/Moderator, “Juvenile Law Bench/Bar,” State Bar of Arizona.
  
• September 2021, Presenter, “How to Navigate Third Party Issues in Family and Juvenile Court,” Maricopa County Bar Association.
  
• May 2021, Presenter/Moderator, “Juvenile Law Bench/Bar,” State Bar of Arizona.
  
• Presenter, “What Family Court Judges Want You To Know,” Maricopa County Bar Association, May 2021
  
• June 2020, Presenter, “DCS Registry Appeals Process,” State Bar of Arizona Annual Convention.
  
• June 2019, Presenter, “Representing a Parent in a Dependency or Severance Proceeding that is being Criminal Investigated or has Been Criminally Charged,” State Bar of Arizona Annual Convention.
  
• 2018, Presenter, “Visitation and Suspending Visitation in Dependency Cases,” State Bar of Arizona.
  
• 2018, Presenter, “Speed Coaching for Students,” Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
  
• 2015, Presenter, “DCS Testimony Training,” Attorney General’s Office.

Pro Bono Activities

• Skate After School, Board Member, 2015 - 2022
• JJ's Scholarship Fund, Board Member, 2015 - 2021
• Court Appointed Special Advocate, 2008 - 2011
• Arizona Country Club, Membership Committee, 2024 - 2025

Published Works

Articles

• Achieving Excellence Together: Why the MCBA 100% Club is a Smart Investment for Your Firm, Maricopa Lawyer, October 2025
  
• Legal Networking Tips, Maricopa Lawyer, September 2025.
  
• Elevate Your Etiquette: Mastering Cell Phone Usage at Work and in Court, Maricopa Lawyer, May 2025.
  
• Elevate Your Etiquette: Business Cards and Handwritten Notes, Maricopa Lawyer, March 2025.
  
• Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses in Family Court, Family Law Section Newsletter, Maricopa County Bar Association, Fall 2023.
  
• Ultimate Divorce Guide, since 2019, DM Cantor Website.

Bar Admissions

• Arizona, 2013

Specialties and Certifications

• Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, 2022

Other Affiliations

• State Bar of Arizona, Advancement and Improvement Committee, Committee Member, 2024 - 2026
• State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee, Committee Member, 2023 - 2024
• State Bar of Arizona, Communications Advisory Committee, Member, 2016 - 2019
• State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law Section, Executive Council Chair, 2021 - 2022
• State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law Section, Executive Council Member, 2017-2021, 2023-Present
• State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section, Member, 2017 - Present
• State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law Section, Member, 2017 - Present
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair, 2026 - Present
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Board of Directors Member, 2024 - 2025
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair, 2023-2024
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair-Elect, 2023
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Section Co-Chair, 2021 - 2022
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member at Large, 2017 - 2021
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2017 - Present
• Maricopa County, Judge Pro Tempore, 2019 - 2020
• Maricopa County, Family Court Initiatives Committee, 2019 - 2020
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2018 - Present