Business Details
Your Trusted Phoenix Legal Team for Personal Injury & Rights Protection
Montoya, Lucero & Pastor, P.A has served Phoenix residents for over six decades with unwavering dedication to legal excellence. Our firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, sexual abuse litigation, family law, civil rights, and employment law, combining over 60 years of collective experience with a client-first philosophy. We prioritize personalized representation, treating each client with respect while aggressively pursuing justice through courtroom advocacy or negotiated settlements.Our contingency fee model ensures accessibility to legal services, and our weekend availability accommodates clients' diverse needs. As former prosecutors and seasoned litigators, we bring unique expertise to complex cases involving institutional accountability, catastrophic injuries, and workplace discrimination. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and community service has established us as trusted advocates for victims seeking compensation and systemic change.
Services
Personal Injury
Sexual Abuse Litigation
Car Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Family Law
Civil Rights
Employment Law
Construction Accidents
Highlights and features
- We offer contingency fee-based legal services with no upfront costs
- Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience in complex litigation
- We provide weekend appointments to accommodate client schedules
- Our team includes former prosecutors with institutional accountability expertise
- We speak Spanish to better serve diverse communities
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice handles cases arising from negligence-related accidents, including car crashes, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents. We represent clients seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. With decades of litigation experience, we negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to maximize client recovery.
Sexual Abuse Litigation
We specialize in representing sexual abuse survivors against perpetrators and enabling institutions. Our attorneys, including former prosecutors, build strong cases against religious organizations, educational institutions, and care facilities. We help clients navigate complex legal processes while connecting them with support resources during recovery.
Car Accidents
Our car accident attorneys handle claims involving distracted driving, DUI, and commercial truck collisions. We investigate crash scenes, analyze police reports, and calculate damages for medical treatment and property damage. We advocate for clients against insurance companies to secure fair compensation for current and future losses.
Catastrophic Injuries
We represent clients with life-altering injuries like spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and amputations. Our team works with medical experts to document long-term care needs and calculates lifetime treatment costs. We pursue comprehensive settlements covering rehabilitation, home modifications, and lost earning capacity.
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice practice addresses surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries. We collaborate with healthcare professionals to establish standard-of-care violations and prove causation. We handle complex cases involving anesthesia mistakes, medication errors, and hospital negligence under Arizona's comparative fault system.
People
Stephen Montoya
Attorney
Stephen Montoya brings decades of litigation experience to complex personal injury cases, focusing on catastrophic injuries and institutional accountability. He advocates for clients through trials and negotiations while mentoring junior attorneys in legal strategy.
Robert E. Pastor
Attorney
Robert E. Pastor specializes in sexual abuse litigation and civil rights cases, leveraging former prosecutorial experience to hold institutions accountable. He focuses on creating safe environments for children through legal action against negligent organizations.
Tiffani E. Lucero
Attorney
Tiffani E. Lucero handles family law matters and employment discrimination cases, emphasizing compassionate representation during sensitive legal proceedings. She advocates for fair child custody arrangements and workplace equality under Arizona law.
Questions
What types of cases do Phoenix personal injury lawyers handle?
Our Phoenix attorneys handle car accidents, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, catastrophic injuries, and workplace accidents. We also specialize in family law and civil rights cases.
How much does hiring a Phoenix injury lawyer cost?
We work on contingency fees - you pay nothing unless we win your case. This ensures access to quality legal representation regardless of financial situation.
What compensation can accident victims recover?
Victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and future care costs through negotiated settlements or court awards.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Arizona?
Arizona generally allows two years from the injury date, but exceptions apply for minors and specific case types like sexual abuse claims.
Do Phoenix injury cases always go to trial?
Most cases settle through negotiations, but we prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement potential and ensure courtroom readiness if needed.
