Daniel Seth Riley

Daniel Seth Riley

Riley Law Firm • Phoenix, AZ
Family Appeals

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Contact

Email
Phone
(844) 628-7312
Address
112 N. Central Ave. Ste. M07, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, US

Professional

About

Daniel specializes in the preparation of domestic relations orders (QDROs) and complex litigation involving retirement assets. He is recognized as a Certified QDRO Professional by the American Association of Certified QDRO Professionals. This is a rare designation granted to those who have completed a 120-hour certification program and passed a rigorous series of exams. Daniel is experienced in preparing domestic relations orders involving all manner of retirement accounts, including: Daniel graduated from Arizona State University in 2008 and has practiced family law exclusively since 2011, when he began managing a family law clinic partnered with Arizona State University. Daniel is an experienced trial attorney who has taught Continuing Legal Education seminars on trial advocacy. He is also an accomplished appellate attorney and has argued several important cases that have influenced the development of family law in Arizona, especially with respect to the division of retirement accounts. In his free time, Daniel enjoys hiking, reading, and writing.

About Family Law

Family law attorneys handle legal matters involving family relationships including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support. They help families navigate emotional and complex legal situations. Common matters include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption.

Credentials

Education
2008 Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003 University of Washington -Seattle Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 2020 Annual Arts Competition Honoree (Nonfiction), Arizona State Bar Assocation 2008 Pro Bono Distinction Award, Arizona State University 2003 Charlotte Paul Reese Award, University of Washington
Publications
2019 Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section Newsletter What is ‘Significant’ Domestic Violence: An Argument for a More Expansive Interpretation of the Domestic Violence Statute 2015 Ashgate Publishing Co. Foundations of Aviation Law
Associations
2021 - Present American Association of Certified QDRO Professionals Certified QDRO Professional
Speaking
2016 Continuing Legal Education Seminar The Department of Child Safety Process 2014 Continuing Legal Education Seminar Trial Strategy in Domestic Violence Matters
Updated: Mar 08, 2026