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Family Law Best Practice for International Service of Process: An Overview of the Hague Convention
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This program will walk you through the step-by-step requirements of the Hague Service Convention—ensuring you avoid costly mistakes and delays. Learn how to determine:
- Whether the Convention applies,
- Identify the correct Central Authority,
- Prepare and translate required documents, and
- Submit your request for service.
Faculty will also cover practical considerations, including:
- Timelines,
- Common pitfalls, and
- How to properly obtain and file a Certificate of Service.
Whether you’re handling your first international service request or looking to sharpen your practice, this seminar will give you the tools and confidence to get it right.
Faculty
Luke Brown, Brown and Wohlford PLLC
Gary Kraft, Gary B. Kraft Family Law
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Michele M Mirto
Gary Brent Kraft
Gary grew up in Tucson and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law where he was the Executive Note Editor for the Arizona Law Review and member of the Moot Court Board. For 22 years, Gary worked as a law clerk and staff attorney at the U.S. District Court in Tucson. In 2024, Gary opened his own office and now exclusively practices family law. Gary is a long-time adjunct instructor in the Pima Community College Paralegal Program and a proud volunteer for both Southern Arizona Legal Aid and Step Up To Justice.
Luke Edward Brown
Luke E. Brown is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona and is also a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. He has served as a member of the Hague Convention Attorney Network since 2015 and holds a Tier One credential from the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program. Luke serves as a Judge Pro Tempore of the Pima County Superior Court and volunteers with Southern Arizona Legal Aid and Step Up to Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University and his Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish from the University of Arizona.
