Law & Victim’s Rights
Law & Victim’s Rights




Strength
Sincerity
Our passion for justice is what drives us, and you will see this passion in everything we do. We couple our passion with a genuine commitment to looking out for your best interest.
Integrity
Our lawyers uphold their ethical responsibilities both in the courtroom and the community, in turn ensuring our lawyers are respected and taken seriously.

Sexual Harrasment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is devasting to victims, and it is illegal.

Retaliation
Facing adverse actions at work after voicing a legal concern or complaint is distressing and unfair.

Breach of Contract
If you have an employment contract that defines the terms of your employment including your compensation and ways in which your employment may be terminated…

Unpaid Wages/Overtime
You work hard for your wages and are legally entitled to full and timely payment as promised.

Non-Compete Agreements
You work hard for your wages and are legally entitled to full and timely payment as promised.

Severance Agreement Review
If you have been offered a severance agreement, we can help you negotiate, understand and improve your severance agreement offer to get you the most money.

Victim's Rights
If you have been the victim of a crime, you have rights, including the right to be heard and to restitution.

DUI Defense
If you have been charged with misdemeanor DUI in Arizona, Fernandez Watts Law can defend you.

Misdemeanor Defense
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor offense in Arizona, you need an experienced attorney who knows all the facets of the criminal justice system.

Expungement/Sealing of Criminal Convictions
Criminal convictions have serious consequences that may limit your opportunities and follow you for the rest of your life.

30 Years of Employment Law and Trial Experience
Meet Shayna
Fernandez Watts
Shayna takes pride in being able to counsel her clients to achieve favorable outcomes regarding employment law issues. She represents her clients in lawsuits for wrongful termination, failure to pay wages and overtime, discrimination, harassment, and similar employment law claims. She has extensive experience with claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disability Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Employment Protection Act, the Fair Wages and Healthy Family Act, Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Act, and the Drug Testing in Employment Act.
- Dedicated
- Experienced
- Passionate


Meet Edward Schoeler, J.D.
Edward Schoeler is a partner at the Fernandez Watts Law Firm. Mr. Schoeler practices in the areas of Labor and Employment, Criminal Defense and Victim’s Rights. Mr. Schoeler is a trial attorney and former prosecutor who was previously employed at the City of Scottsdale.
- Accomplished
- Experienced
- Dedicated to Justice
Shayna Fernandez Watts and her team are truly exceptional. Compassionate, Caring and Vigilantly Hardworking are but merely a few descriptive words that come to the forefront of my mind. Shayna was a true gift to have alongside, through my experience and I am so grateful. Give her a call . You'll be glad you did.

Fernandez-Watts Law is the best. Ed and Shayna perform their work at a level to which we should all aspire. I was referred to them in the nick of time, to navigate DES on my behalf. Ed Schoeler proved himself to be a strong advocate from the day he took the lead. His work is concise, his manner professional, and communication exemplary. Due to his tenacity, my case was resolved with a timely positive outcome. In closing, I would add that both Ed and Shayna went the extra mile for me. I highly recommend Fernandez-Watts Law.

Awesome people and awesome lawyers. I highly recommend Shayna Fernandez. She took great care of me. She is an awesome attorney. She really cares about her clients.

FWL are an amazing group of helpful lawyers who excuated my case flawlessly. They communicated to me throughout the whole process and were timely in solving my claim.

Resources
- February 10, 2022
- Worker's Compensation
Family and Medical Leave Act
- February 7, 2022
- Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
- February 6, 2022
- Worker's Compensation
Worker’s Compensation
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5040 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 272 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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