Attorney Travis J. Owen is a highly accomplished Senior family law attorney at DM Cantor in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in complex divorce, child custody, and property division cases. He represents clients throughout Arizona, providing expert legal counsel with a focus on achieving the best outcomes in even the most challenging family law matters. Travis earned his undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University before attending law school in Virginia. He was licensed to practice law in 2014 and has since built a reputation for providing exceptional legal counsel with a client-centered approach.

As a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist by the Arizona State Bar, Travis has met the rigorous requirements for this prestigious designation, which include substantial experience in family law, extensive continuing legal education, and successful completion of a comprehensive examination. The certification process also involves a peer review to ensure that only attorneys with proven competence and professionalism are recognized. Travis is one of several Board-Certified Specialists at Dm Cantor, underscoring the firm’s deep expertise in family law and its commitment to providing clients with top-tier legal representation.

In addition to his board certification, Travis is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Fellowship is extended by invitation only and is limited to attorneys who have demonstrated the highest level of skill, ethics, and professionalism in the practice of family law. Admission requires a rigorous vetting process, including extensive trial experience and peer judicial references. Travis is one of fewer than 35 Fellows in the state of Arizona.

Travis has also been recognized as a Rising Star by Southwest Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the region. This honor highlights his growing prominence in Arizona’s legal community and further underscores his reputation as a standout attorney in family law.

Notably, Travis achieved success in the Arizona Court of Appeals, in the case Antonetti v. Westerhausen, 254 Ariz. 364 (App. 2023).In this significant decision, Travis represented his client in a complex family law matter involving a UCCJEA (Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act) issue, where the court had to determine the appropriate jurisdiction for a child custody dispute across multiple states. Travis’ skillful legal argumentation and understanding of the UCCJEA allowed him to successfully navigate the jurisdictional challenges, securing a favorable ruling for his client and setting an important precedent for future cases involving interstate custody issues. This is only one of Travis’ multiple wins in recent years before the Arizona Court of Appeals.

In addition to his legal practice, Travis is an active member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, where he serves on the Family Law Section Board of Directors. He is also a committee member of the Family Law Policies, Practices, and Procedures Committee with the Arizona State Bar, where he contributes to shaping and improving family law practices and procedures across the state. Travis is also a frequent presenter at complex family law CLEs (Continuing Legal Education programs), where he shares his expertise and insights on advanced family law topics, further demonstrating his leadership and commitment to educating other legal professionals.

Outside of his legal career, Travis has a passion for football, having previously served as a high school football official for several years. He is also happily married and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children.

With a focus on compassion and integrity, Travis helps guide clients through the often challenging and emotional process of family legal matters. He is dedicated to finding tailored solutions that not only protect his clients’ interests but also promote long-term stability for families.

Appellate Successes:

• Antonetti v. Weserhausen, 254 Ariz. 364 (Ct. App. 2023): Successfully represented Mother in a significant case involving an international custody dispute with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), setting precedent for interstate custody dispute.
• Washum v. Paskett, 1 CA-CV 23-0759 FC (Ariz. App. Sept. 24, 2024): Successfully represented Mother in an appeal concerning legal decision-making and parenting time. The Court of Appeals vacated the Superior Court’s modification order and award of attorney’s fees, highlighting procedural and evidentiary issues with the lower court’s decision based on lack of analysis and consideration of significant domestic violence.
• Journey v. Bourgeois, 1 CA-CV 24-0556 FC( Ariz. App. Feb 25, 2025): Successfully represented Mother in an appeal involving post-judgment modification of parenting time and legal decision-making. The Court of Appeals affirmed the Superior Court’s order granting Mother sole legal decision-making and supervised time for Father.
• Klise v. Beerfeldt, 1 CA-CV 23-0647 FC (Ariz. Ct. App. June 19, 2025): Successfully represented Father in an appeal involving post-judgment modification of parenting time and legal decision-making. The Court of Appeals affirmed the Superior Court’s order rejecting Mother’s claims of sexual abuse , granting Father final decision-making authority, and also upheld a substantial attorney’s fees award against the mother based on repeated violations of court orders and unreasonable litigation conduct.
• Lauder v. Sandoval, 1 CA-CV 25-0038 FC (Ariz. Ct. App. Aug. 26, 2025): Successfully represented Wife in an appeal involving Husband’s attempt to set aside a default judgment. The Court of Appeals affirmed the Superior Court’s order that Husband defaulted, and that the equitableness of the default judgment rendered was fair and equitable.

Leadership Roles:

• Current Chair: Maricopa County Bar Association’s Family Section Board of Directors
• Current Editor: Maricopa County Bar Association’s Quarterly Family Law Newsletter
• Member: Arizona State Bar’s Family Law Policies, Practices, and Procedures Committee.
• Member: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (national chapter)-Webinar Committee
• Member: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (national chapter)- Membership Committee

Speaking Engagements:

• Host/Presenter: Semiannual Speed-Networking event with Family Law Judges- Maricopa County Bar Association
• Presenter: Family Law Institute featuring For Better or For Worse 2 Day seminar: AAML Arizona Chapter/ AZ State Bar- 2026
• Presenter: Untying the Knot 2025: Advanced Family Law Seminar: AAML Arizona Chapter- 2025
• Presenter: Family Law case updates 2023- Maricopa County Bar Association- 2024
• Presenter: Discovery 101- Mastering Procedural Basics in Arizona Family Court- Maricopa County Bar Association- 2025
• Presenter: Temporary Absences, Permanent Relocation, and the UCCJEA Implications (East Valley Bar Association)- 2024

Continuing Legal Education:

• Frequently Attended: Family Law Institute featuring For Better or For Worse 2 day seminar: Arizona State Bar-Yearly
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers National Family Law Conference: Dallas- 2025
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers National Family Law Conference: Nashville- 2024
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers National Divorce Conference: Las Vegas- 2023