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We provide compassionate counsel for your family.
Family law matters are always unique, and often difficult. Hinderaker & Yrun-Duffy Family Law is here for you, whether you require representation in divorce, paternity, custody or child support matters.
Attorneys Nicci Hinderaker and Kaytlyn Yrun-Duffy pride themselves on their honest, educated legal advice and their ability to advocate through strong and diligent representation. Hinderaker & Yrun-Duffy Family Law provides one-on-one services and strive to treat you like a friend or family member – not just another client.
About Hinderaker & Yrun-Duffy Family Law
Nicole "Nicci" Hinderaker
OwnerNicole “Nicci” Hinderaker is an experienced family law attorney. A Certified Family Law Specialist, Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and current President of the Arizona Chapter of the AAML, Nicci has practiced juvenile and family law for more than 25 years. She represents clients in complex divorce, high-asset property division, spousal maintenance, legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, paternity and termination of parental rights.
Before entering private practice, Nicci served for more than twelve years as an Assistant Attorney General, representing the State of Arizona in child abuse and neglect cases. That experience gave her a deep understanding of child safety, parental fitness, bonding, child development, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and the complex family dynamics that often arise in family law matters.
Over the course of her career, Nicci has tried hundreds of cases to verdict. Her trial experience informs every stage of her practice, from evaluating evidence and working with experts to advising clients about settlement, mediation, and litigation. Her courtroom experience gives her a practical understanding of how family law cases are prepared, negotiated, and, when necessary, tried.
Nicci has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. She is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Clients value her direct, practical, and compassionate approach. Whether a case involves children, substantial assets, or both, Nicci brings strategic judgment, deep experience, and a steady courtroom presence to some of the most important transitions in her clients’ lives.
Kaytlyn Yrun-Duffy
OwnerKayt Yrun-Duffy is a born and raised Tucsonan. Kayt attended the University of Arizona for her undergraduate degree as well as law school. Kayt has been practicing family law since 2013, is a Certified Family Law Specialist with the Arizona State Bar and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Her practice emphasis is in complex financial matters, including business valuations, tracings, commercial property valuation, stock option and restricted stock unit valuations, retirement valuations, and reimbursement calculations. Kayt also enjoys preparing prenuptial agreements. She loves financial puzzles and helping clients handle complicated matters with knowledge and expertise. Her outgoing aspect and warmth are part of her ability to de-escalate conflict and support her clients during difficult times. She has a passion and skill for helping people reach a reasonable resolution with minimal antagonism and maximum results. You can always expect direct communication and commitment to personalized care for each client.
Paige Ricks
Associate AttorneyPaige Ricks is an associate attorney at Hinderaker & Yrun-Duffy Family Law, where she represents clients in divorce, legal decision-making disputes, parenting time and child support modification, property division, paternity, termination of parental rights, premarital and postmarital agreements, and other family law matters.
Paige brings an exceptional combination of academic achievement, legal training, and human-centered experience to her work. She earned her law degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Arizona Law Review. After law school, Paige served as a law clerk to a federal district court judge, gaining vital experience in assessing complex legal issues and understanding how judges approach difficult decisions. Paige also has a background in social work, giving her a particularly valuable perspective on family law. She understands that family law cases are not simply legal disputes; they often involve complex relationships, children, financial stress, grief, conflict, and major life transitions.
At Hinderaker & Yrun-Duffy Family Law, Paige works closely with experienced family law specialists on matters involving complex parenting disputes, high-conflict custody issues, high-asset divorce, property division, and serious children’s issues. Her experience helps her approach clients with empathy and a focus on practical solutions and effective advocacy. She is committed to helping clients understand their options, prepare thoughtfully, reduce unnecessary conflict when possible, and litigate effectively when necessary.
Elizabeth Whitley
ParalegalElizabeth Whitley is a native Tucsonan who has almost twenty years of experience in the legal field. As a graduate with honors from Pima Middle College she continued her education at Pima Community College with an emphasis in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She developed the foundation of her career and knowledge while working as a Deputy Clerk for Pima County Clerk of Superior Court for seven years in both the Civil and Criminal departments. Elizabeth later went to work in the private sector for a personal injury law firm as a Senior Paralegal with primary focus in Mass Tort Litigation before finding her true place in family law litigation. She enjoys helping others and volunteering her time with the community. She has spent time volunteering for sporting events and activities with the Special Olympics organization. Elizabeth is very passionate about her work with families and helping alleviate stress during clients’ hardest times of need. She is patient and helpful with clients to aid in accomplishing the best outcome for their family.