Experienced Arizona Family Law Attorneys

Kelsey M. Nordahl

Family Law Attorney

Kelsey M. Nordahl began her career with Benjamin Legal in 2016. She approaches every case as an advocate for her client and practices law with persistence and compassion. Her experience has been primarily focused in the area of family law.

Kelsey is an Arizona native and was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She completed her undergraduate degrees at Arizona State University, where she majored in both Justice Studies and Sociology. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University. While in law school, Kelsey was a member of the Arizona Women’s Bar Association, and she spent time as a law clerk at a family and criminal defense law firm and the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.

Kelsey was nominated by her peers as a Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2024, a designation given only to 2.5% of attorneys.  She was also awarded the Top 10 Under 40 designation from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2022). 

 

Sophie B. Altman

Family Law Attorney

Sophie Altman is an attorney licensed in both Arizona and Colorado who began her family law career in 2018. Sophie practices family law exclusively. She promotes results that allow families to make a smooth transition during a hectic time in their lives. Sophie wants to help clients navigate this process as amicably as possible. 

Sophie was raised in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and received her undergraduate degree at Arizona State University where she completed a dual major in both Psychology and Justice Studies. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Sturm College of Law, at the University of Denver. While in law school, Sophie was a member of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and spent time interning at the Denver District Attorney’s office, a private family law firm in Phoenix, a prisoner’s rights firm, and the Denver Juvenile Court. 

When she isn’t practicing law, Sophie loves spending time with family and friends and fostering dogs.

 

 

Bri Datelle

Family Law Attorney

Before joining Benjamin Legal, Bri Datelle worked as a legal intern in Atlanta assisting with a variety of matters ranging from criminal defense to personal injury. In addition to her case work, she also assisted with research studies that sought to uncover the contributing factors to mass incarceration and recidivism.

Bri then moved to California where she passed the California bar exam. During her time in California, she worked with the renowned California Innocence Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to exonerating those who have been wrongfully convicted, rigorously training law students, and initiating changes in California’s legislation.

During her time in California, Bri joined Jones Trial Attorneys as a clinical extern and worked in the capacity of an attorney under the California Bar’s Practical Training of Law Students program. Bri participated in trials, preliminary examinations, felony negotiations, and argued complex motions.

Bri continued her work as an associate attorney representing clients facing issues in the criminal and family law fields. As an associate attorney, Bri has represented clients in felony jury trials, successfully argued mental health diversion motions and military diversion motions, and has successfully defended clients against domestic violence restraining orders. In doing so, she also assisted clients with coordinating access to mental health services as needed.

Bri’s research and work experience have equipped her with invaluable insight into the systemic challenges faced by defendants in the American legal system. As an attorney, Bri continues to seek innovative solutions that prioritize healing and rehabilitation over outdated, primarily punitive measures.

Outside of work, Bri volunteers with restorative-justice-based organizations that seek to spread awareness on the profound impacts of early childhood trauma and the need for trauma-informed policies throughout the justice system. In doing so, Bri aims to foster understanding, empathy, and fairness not just for her own clients, but for all individuals in the legal system.

Greg D. Richardson

Legal Assistant

Greg’s unique blend of legal expertise and writing proficiency makes him a valuable addition to the Benjamin Legal team. 

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English at Arizona State University, Greg has served as an Editor at literary magazines for both Phoenix College and Arizona State University. He not only curated content for their publications, but also found methods to improve them during his tenure. 

After joining our team, Greg discovered his passion for Family Law and is concurrently pursuing a Certificate in Paralegal Studies at Phoenix College. His goal is to continue to build on his existing experience and provide clients with the professional, compassionate service that Benjamin Legal devotes to all of their clients.