Amber Mied
Special Counsel
Bold Strategy. Steady Leadership. Real Results.
With more than 20 years of experience and licensure in Arizona, California, and Texas, Amber Mied stands among the most seasoned and strategic family law attorneys practicing today. As Special Counsel at Modern Law, Amber brings a powerful blend of courtroom command, negotiation mastery, and genuine empathy to every case she handles.
Amber is known for her ability to navigate the most complex family law matters, from high-net-worth divorce and property division to high-conflict custody disputes and post-decree modifications. Her clients trust her not only for her skill and strategy, but for her calm, solution-focused approach that helps them regain control in the midst of uncertainty.
A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law’s internationally renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Amber combines her litigation expertise with deep training in mediation and conflict resolution. She’s also served as a Judge Pro Tempore in Maricopa County since 2008, a role that gives her unique insight into judicial reasoning and courtroom dynamics.
Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence. Amber has been recognized as one of Phoenix’s Top 40 Under 40 entrepreneurs, has chaired committees with the Maricopa County Bar Association, and frequently provides legal analysis in national broadcast and print media. She is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, San Diego County Bar Association, and Arizona State Bar Task Force.
Amber leads her clients through their toughest chapters with clarity, courage, and strategy.
Amber Mied
Special Counsel
Bold Strategy. Steady Leadership. Real Results.
With more than 20 years of experience and licensure in Arizona, California, and Texas, Amber Mied stands among the most seasoned and strategic family law attorneys practicing today. As Special Counsel at Modern Law, Amber brings a powerful blend of courtroom command, negotiation mastery, and genuine empathy to every case she handles.
Amber is known for her ability to navigate the most complex family law matters, from high-net-worth divorce and property division to high-conflict custody disputes and post-decree modifications. Her clients trust her not only for her skill and strategy, but for her calm, solution-focused approach that helps them regain control in the midst of uncertainty.
A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law’s internationally renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Amber combines her litigation expertise with deep training in mediation and conflict resolution. She’s also served as a Judge Pro Tempore in Maricopa County since 2008 — a role that gives her unique insight into judicial reasoning and courtroom dynamics.
Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence. Amber has been recognized as one of Phoenix’s Top 40 Under 40 entrepreneurs, has chaired committees with the Maricopa County Bar Association, and frequently provides legal analysis in national broadcast and print media. She is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, San Diego County Bar Association, and Arizona State Bar Task Force.
Amber doesn’t just represent her clients, she leads them through their toughest chapters with clarity, courage, and strategy.
Quick Facts About Amber
Education
Juris Doctor, Pepperdine University School of Law – Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
B.A. (Institution details as provided in record)
Ongoing professional involvement: Maricopa County Bar Association, Arizona State Bar Task Force, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Star Sign & Enneagram Type
♎ Libra
Fun Fact
Amber is a dedicated traveler and lifelong learner who thrives on exploring new ideas and cultures. When she’s not practicing law, she loves spending time with her family, giving back to her community, and finding new ways to challenge herself both mentally and creatively.
What it's like to work with Amber
Working with Amber means having a commanding strategist and trusted confidant in your corner. Clients describe her as a force, calm, composed, and razor-sharp under pressure. She doesn’t just respond to problems; she anticipates them, crafting creative and effective solutions before the opposition sees them coming.
Amber’s decades of experience across multiple states give her an unmatched perspective on complex, multijurisdictional cases. Yet despite her extensive résumé, she’s known for her warmth and accessibility. She connects deeply with her clients, balancing fierce advocacy with genuine care.
When Amber is on your case, you can expect transparency, preparation, and precision. She’s not just fighting for a legal outcome, she’s fighting for your long-term peace, protection, and power.
What it's like to work with Amber
Working with Amber means having a commanding strategist and trusted confidant in your corner. Clients describe her as a force — calm, composed, and razor-sharp under pressure. She doesn’t just respond to problems; she anticipates them, crafting creative and effective solutions before the opposition sees them coming.
Amber’s decades of experience across multiple states give her an unmatched perspective on complex, multijurisdictional cases. Yet despite her extensive résumé, she’s known for her warmth and accessibility. She connects deeply with her clients, balancing fierce advocacy with genuine care.
When Amber is on your case, you can expect transparency, preparation, and precision. She’s not just fighting for a legal outcome — she’s fighting for your long-term peace, protection, and power.
Getting to Know Amber
If you weren't in the legal profession, what would your alternative career be?
Amber would be a professor or professional mediator, continuing her passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping people resolve conflict with clarity and dignity.
Which fictional lawyer or legal character do you resonate with the most? Why?
Olivia Pope (Scandal) — Because, like Olivia, Amber is unflappable under pressure, impossible to intimidate, and driven by an unwavering commitment to justice and truth.
If you could create a new law, what would it be and why?
Amber would enact a law requiring equal access to quality legal representation, ensuring that justice isn’t determined by who can afford it — but by what’s right
If you could have a legal-themed superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to instantly reveal truth in any situation. It would cut through confusion, expose manipulation, and save her clients years of unnecessary conflict.
