Law Office of Thurman W. Arnold

Palm Springs, United States

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+1 760-507-4630
Website:
www.thurmanarnold.com
Address:
225 S Civic Dr Ste 1-3, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.4 miPalm Cyn at Escoba
1.4 miE Palm Cyn at Barona
1.5 miE Palm Cyn at Araby
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Today

Today 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Palm Springs) 16:12 Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

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Thurman Arnold is the only family law attorney practicing in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, or Indian Wells to be named a California divorce Superlawyer by Thomson Reuters in 2015 and 2016! He is AV rated, and is «Superb» according to Avvo. He has been ranked as a top Coachella attorney for 6 years in a row by Palm Springs Life Magazine.

The Palm Springs and Palm Desert divorce attorneys at the Law Offices of Thurman Arnold assist those with any type of complex family law issue including support, division of property, marital agreements, parental rights, visitation, and many others. Our firm provides expert legal advice that you can trust, having dealt with thousands of cases over 33 years of practice located in the desert cities. Both Thurman and his partner Michael C. Peterson are California Certified Family Law Specialists, which is the lawyer equivalent of being board certified surgeons. We take a holistic approach to our clients’ divorce and family law problems, which helps our clients manage their feelings and get results!

Please also see the many «non-​recommended» 5 star reviews which are also on this page!

History

Established in 1982.

Thurman’s father (TA, Jr.) came to Palm Springs as a lawyer in 1954. Thurman III took his father’s law practice over in 1982.

In addition, Thurman III operates Desert Family Mediation Services (DFMS), which was launched in 2009 in collaboration with Comm. Gretchen W. Taylor, Judge Retired. DFMS specializes in mediating amicable and high-​conflict divorces.

Meet the Business Owner

Thurman A.

Business Owner

A native of Palm Springs, Attorney Thurman W. Arnold III has been providing family law services to the residents of his home city for 34 years. He began his post-​secondary education at Reed College of Portland, OR, back in 1974, earning a Certificate of Excellence for his achievements there. He went on to attend UC Santa Barbara, where he earned his B.A. with honors. After receiving his J.D. from Lewis and Clark School, while serving as a member of its nationally recognized Environmental Law Review, he was admitted to the California bar in 1982. Please visit our website to read more about Thurman’s qualifications, honors, and achievements.

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9 reviews of Law Office of Thurman W. Arnold

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Place rating: 5
Palm Desert, CA
Phenomenal advice. I’ve had two attorneys in the last year and I place more value in the 30 minute phone call I had with Mr. Peterson than I do the 20 hours combined between other lawyers. You want a wolf not a sheep in the courtroom for you, don’t make the mistake of not recognizing which is which!
Place rating: 5
Indio, CA
I was thoroughly impressed and happy with having Michael C. Peterson represent me in my family law case. Michael’s writing in the court declarations included thorough case-​law references, and had the case won before we even showed up for court.
At previous hearings, using other attorneys, I have always felt the expected nervousness of court. With Michael Peterson representing me, it was more like being at a concert. Whether the opposing party agreed to a negotiation or not, I was in a winning position either way, a vastly different experience from what I was accustomed.
Michael really cared about my case, and was genuine in wanting to handle it correctly, which he did with confidence. I feel that he employs a healthy competitive attitude toward winning his cases, which benefits his clients a great deal. I consider him a «Jedi Master» in his profession, and I believe he is raising the bar in an area that has been fraught with mediocrity for far too long. Great job, Michael.
Place rating: 5
Glendale, CA
When my husband and I decided to divorce, we knew we would prefer mediation over hiring individual attorneys. We chose Mr. Arnold and it was the best choice we could have made. He took the time to listen to each of our concerns and address them equally. He explained what we needed to know while efficiently using the time we spent in his office. Because my (now ex) husband and I felt we were heard and treated fairly, we have no anger or hard feelings and are able to move forward parenting our children without animosity.
I’m grateful to Mr Arnold for navigating us through our divorce. I do not have even one complaint and would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to use divorce mediation.
Place rating: 5
Folsom, CA
I live in Northern California and I recently hired Thurman Arnold III as a «Second Opinion Lawyer» for my long drawn out divorce case, and particularly for my upcoming hearing on modification of spousal support. While I have previously had three other attorneys, I could not find competent legal help from anyone for my latest legal issue in my Family Law matter. That is, until I conferred with Mr. Arnold. Mr. Arnold is not only an expert in the field of Family Law, but also courteous and compassionate. I received answers that I had never received before from my other attorneys.
I found Mr. Arnold’s website while searching the internet for legal help and had one of those gut feelings that he was the «real deal.» I was correct! Mr. Arnold’s website has a wealth of information regarding Family Law which is very helpful for those that have not had luck with former attorneys or those people that are representing themselves, particularly for complex situations.
In addition, Mr. Arnold performed extra work for me, at NO charge showing his dedication to his profession. It is obvious that he is experienced and wants to help people. He is an honor to the legal profession! I urge anyone that is looking for a competent, knowledgeable and experienced attorney to consider hiring Mr. Arnold!
I am so very glad I found Mr. Arnold and I now feel I can move forward with my case with the legalese and expertise Mr. Arnold gave to me. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this great attorney! I only wish I had found him a few years ago, but am so very glad that I found him now to help me with my case. Thank you Thurman Arnold!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I worked with Michael Peterson at this firm and received excellent guidance and support with my legal needs. Very straight-​forward and thorough — he provides a break down of available options and is sensitive to the costs incurred. He’s realistic in his analysis and doesn’t mislead on expectations. Definitely recommend.
Place rating: 5
Long Beach, CA
Excellent, helpful website!
Place rating: 5
Cathedral City, CA
Meeting with Attorney Michael C. Peterson at The Law Firm of Thurman W. Arnold III has enlightened us tremendously. It is clear that he is a Certified Family Law Specialist. We are happy to retain his services based on the high level of expertise, sophistication and experience he brings to the unique needs of our case. We actively believe in and apply the approach Mr. Peterson recommends while the details of the processes evolve. He is highly skilled at focusing in on our specific concerns and directly resolving each one with a plan of action. It is reassuring to have an attorney with serious stats, who also truly cares about our interests, on our side. Without any hesitation, we wholeheartedly are confident that Mr. Peterson will meet and exceed your expectations for legal representation. We are forever grateful.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Mr. Arnold is a man who has genuine passion for family law and sincere compassion for anyone who is going through the painful process of divorce. I have been an avid reader of his blog for over three years. When I ran out of money and had to begin to represent myself, I found his blog to be life-​saving. One amazing thing about his website is how comprehensive it is. So many times I would google a question about family law or even the title of a specific case and his site would appear in the search response. Now, I usually just visit his site first! Recently, I have interacted with him via email. He is every bit the kind and generous man he appears to be on his blog. Simply put: his blog has been a tremendous blessing!
Place rating: 5
Lafayette, CA
Mr. Arnold is a cut above the majority of family law attorneys I’ve encountered. He offered sage advice and struck me as a genuinely nice person. I recommend him to anyone who wants thoughtful solutions rather than a divorce war, and to anyone who is interested in reading about law from his unique perspective on his Enlightened Divorce Blog.