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Mr. Nicholas David Boca
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Mr. Nicholas David Boca

5.0
128 reviews

40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2300, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Family Law

About Mr. Nicholas David Boca

About Nicholas Boca:

  • Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona
  • Former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Child Safety
  • Best Lawyers in America since 2021
  • 2020 recipient of the James Waite Mahoney Award for meritorious service to the Arizona Juvenile Law Section
  • 2019-2020, Judge Pro Tempore
  • 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona
  • AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell since 2017
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2019
  • Extensive Trial Experience
  • Interviewed and quoted by the Arizona Republic
  • Interviewed by Inside Edition
  • Quoted by CNN and The Washington Post
  • Chair Elect: Arizona State Bar, Juvenile Law Section
  • Chair of the Arizona State Bar Convention: Arizona State Bar, Juvenile Law Section
  • Maricopa County Bar, Family Law Section: Past Chair
  • Maricopa County Family Law Initiatives Committee Past Member
  • Member of the Maricopa County Bar Association
  • Member of the Arizona State Bar
  • Member of the American Bar Association

Nicholas Boca is here to help you navigate this difficult time in your life. Nicholas confidently provides aggressive and effective representation as a result of his extensive courtroom experience. He thrives under the pressure of contentious family law cases, while lending a patient and empathetic ear to his clients, easing their worries during these difficult cases. Taking pride in reaching agreements, Nicholas’ courtroom experience informs his advice in reaching settlements. His knowledge of how issues are dealt with in a courtroom setting leads to successful negotiation and settlement of family cases.

A Phoenix, AZ native, Nicholas graduated from Arizona State University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He went on to receive his law degree from the University of San Diego. During law school, Nicholas interned at Viacom—believing he wanted to practice entertainment law—writing and reviewing contracts for MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central. Through this experience, he learned that transactional law was not for him, and instead pursued a career as a trial attorney.

Nicholas began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, representing the Department of Child Safety. In this position, he appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, mediations, and trials.

Upon leaving the Attorney General's Office, Nicholas started as an attorney with DM Cantor, where he now is the Managing Family Law Attorney. With Cantor Law Group, Nicholas’ trial experience continues to build, handling extremely contentious custody matters, along with high-net worth, complex, and high-profile cases, including representing athletes and celebrities.

Nicholas’ practice includes, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, high net worth/complex divorces, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, grandparent rights, DCS cases, dependency, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and adoption. He represents people in all walks of life throughout Arizona and Nationwide.

Nicholas is involved in the Arizona legal community, conducting Continuing Legal Education Events for other Arizona family law attorneys, through the State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Association. For example, chairing the Juvenile Law Section Arizona State Bar Convention for 2020, along with moderating Judge panels for the Arizona Family Law Bar.

Additionally, he is involved in his community having sitting on the Board of Director for six years for Skate After School a local non-profit origination partnering with schools to provide skateboard instruction to underserved youth.

Personally, Nicholas spends his free time with his Wife and two Children, and has been playing the drums and guitar in bands for over twenty years.

Cantor Law Group enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the legal community because of our aggressiveness, integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Many attorneys claim to be aggressive, yet they fail to follow through. Cantor Law Group truly is Beyond Aggressive!!!

Contact Nicholas today at the Cantor Law Group by calling to learn more about your case. You can also schedule a free, confidential consultation.

 

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Posted by anonymous
February 19, 2019
Hired Attorney

Nik Boca represented me in a termination of parental rights case. Right from the initial consultation I trusted Nik. He didn’t sugarcoat my chances. He didn’t make any guarantees. What he does is speak honestly and with knowledge. He is extremely professional and kind. As my case moved along my opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed. He did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. I couldn’t have had better. He won my case.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 10, 2019
Hired Attorney

I don’t think there is anyway to put into words how exceptional the commitment to my case was by Nik Boca and his team. I was very impressed with the attention to detail and quick responses I received when I... had panic attacks numerous times during my trial. Nik was very professional and was sure to keep me updated when he would be unavailable in trial for other clients. I was more than appreciative when this level of commitment and concentration was given to me during my trial.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 16, 2018
Hired Attorney

Nik Boca is an OUTSTANDING Attorney. He is extremely passionate about his clients. We hired him for representation on two seperate cases.Throughout our cases Nik has always let us know what’s going on, what our options are, and we have rolled with it because we trust his ability to get things done. Nik through both of our difficult cases has always made the stressful part of what was thrown at us calming. We recently ended one of our cases with adoption! Nik is intelligent & the best around!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 29, 2018
Hired Attorney

My boyfriend and I were recently represented by Nik Boca. From day one Nik was very transparent with us and would take the time to explain everything. He was very professional and really tried to settle our case outside of court, unfortunately the other side did not want to cooperate. The day of trial Nik took care of everything, made sure all our points were heard loud and clear and was very organized. Throughout the whole process, Nik and his team did not miss one deadline. They were always pr

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 28, 2018
Hired Attorney

My girlfriend and her son's biological father were having mounting tensions regarding custody and parenting decisions. The father was absent and heavily using drugs for the first 2 years of the child's life before coming after us to demand 50/50 and joint legal decision making. At that point we hired Nik Boca to represent us. It was an excellent decision. We couldn't have asked for a more considerate and professional attorney. All of our concerns were always thoroughly addressed. He never made p

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 05, 2018
Hired Attorney

Nik and his team did an excellent job handling my case. They are very well organized and professional. I would not hesitate to retain him again. Thank you. Ian

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 02, 2018
Hired Attorney

Nik Boca is the BEST! He made a way for my family when previously we had no way. He is wise, compassionate, tough, patient, and successful. We are so blessed to have had him handle our case. Forever Grateful!!!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 10, 2018
Hired Attorney

Nik Boca brought our family back together again. We had two difficult cases involving several children which created many challenges. He was prompt in getting the right people involved. He is compassionate and persistent and quick to respond to phone calls and emails. He did an outstanding job with our very complicated cases. Nik made our family complete and will always be in our hearts. Thank you Nik! M. Allen

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2018
Hired Attorney

I was referred to Cantor Law Group, specifically Nik Boca, by a co-worker when I decided to file for divorce. Having a minor child, I knew I needed to have a lawyer that would keep my child's best interest at heart during negotiations. Not only did Nik take a vested interest in my daughter, but he was also genuinely concerned about me and my well-being. Having worked with and knowing a number of attorneys, I was impressed with Nik's work ethic and devotion to his clients - we are not just a c

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 28, 2018
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We hired Nik Boca to represent us in a family court case that required us to appear within 3 days. In that short amount of time, Nik reviewed the case and worked with us on a detailed plan to combat all the false allegations and did a SPECTACULAR job in representing and WINNING the case in court. Nik is a top notch lawyer and I would highly recommend him and the Cantor law group for their professionalism and bright folks that work there!

 
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    Fixed hourly rates: $275/hr
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    2013, Arizona
    Memberships
    State Bar of Arizona.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Diego
    Class of 2013
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Arizona State University
    Class of 2009
    B.S.

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128 reviews

Two Renaissance, 40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2300Phoenix, AZ 85004U.S.A.

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    Mr. Nicholas David Boca was admitted in 2013 to the State of Arizona.
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    Mr. Nicholas David Boca attended University of San Diego.
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    DM Cantor was established in 1989.

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