Kaczmarek & Jojola

Kaczmarek & Jojola has been helping Scottsdale property owners fight unfair tax assessments for years. The firm combines legal expertise with deep knowledge of Maricopa County's assessment process, so clients get representation that actually understands how the county values properties. Whether you own a single-family home, a commercial building, or raw land, the team knows how to build a strong case. The attorneys here take a straightforward approach. They review your current assessment, pull comparable sales data, and identify exactly where the county may have overvalued your property. There's no sugarcoating about what's achievable. If your assessment looks fair, they'll tell you. If there's a real case for reduction, they'll pursue it aggressively through the appeals process.

Kaczmarek & Jojola handles the full range of property tax matters for both residential and commercial clients in Scottsdale and throughout Maricopa County. Their core service is property tax appeals, which involves formally challenging a county assessor's valuation when it doesn't reflect market reality. This includes filing notices of appeal, gathering evidence, attending informal hearings with the assessor's office, and representing clients before the Arizona State Board of Equalization if needed. Beyond appeals, the firm offers assessment reviews for property owners who want a professional opinion before the appeal deadline passes. They analyze your property's valuation against recent comparable sales, income potential for investment properties, and any physical or functional factors that might lower value. For commercial property owners, they provide detailed income-approach analyses that are often more persuasive than simple sales comparisons. They also handle tax abatement applications for properties that have been damaged, demolished, or significantly changed during the tax year. For clients dealing with disputes with the Arizona Department of Revenue, the firm can represent you through administrative hearings and state tax court proceedings.

The process starts with a free initial consultation where the team reviews your current assessment notice and pulls basic market data. If they see a reasonable basis for appeal, they'll outline your options and explain what a realistic reduction might look like. You won't get inflated promises about how much you'll save. If you decide to move forward, the firm handles all the paperwork and deadlines. They gather supporting evidence, which can include comparable sales, income statements, appraisals, or condition reports. They'll file your appeal before the county deadline, typically in September for the prior year's valuation. The informal hearing with the assessor's office usually comes first, and many cases settle at that stage. If the county doesn't offer a fair reduction, the case goes to the State Board of Equalization or Superior Court.

Kaczmarek & Jojola primarily serves clients in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the broader Maricopa County area. They handle properties in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert as well. For large commercial portfolios, they can work with clients throughout Arizona. Most work is handled remotely after an initial consultation, so physical distance from the office rarely matters.