OUR TALENTED LEGAL STAFF
Christina Muir
Managing Partner
Christina focuses her practice exclusively on family law and has helped hundreds of individuals find clarity and stability during what is often one of the most difficult and emotionally charged times in their lives. With nearly a decade of experience, she brings both depth of knowledge and practical insight to every case.
Christina is known for her candid, straightforward approach, paired with genuine empathy for what her clients are experiencing. She provides clear, direct guidance so her clients understand their options while ensuring they feel supported throughout the process.
Christina is a mother of two and the spouse of a United States Air Force combat rescue officer. She understands the unique challenges that come with both military life and raising young children, allowing her to relate to the day-to-day realities many families face and guide them toward thoughtful, child-focused resolutions.
Christina is an alumna of Arizona State University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, along with minors in Justice Studies and English Literature, and a certificate in Ethics. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where she served as President of the Family and Juvenile Law Association and as an Article Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law. She also authored a thesis on the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and its impact on families navigating custody across the Arizona–Mexico border.
Early on, Christina built a strong foundation in family law by clerking for Judge Bibbens on the Family Law Bench in Pima County Superior Court, working with the Pima County Office of Children’s Counsel, and gaining experience in private practice with Karp & Weiss, P.C. She continues to maintain a results-driven practice focused on effective advocacy and practical solutions.
Christina is also engaged in the legal community and has contributed to continuing legal education. Christina is a member of the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and she co-presented the Safe Haven Counseling CLE with Dr. David Weinstock and Natalie Cafasso, Esq., on May 9, 2025, at the Pima County Bar Association Family Law Section seminar.
Outside of her practice, Christina enjoys spending time with her children, husband, family, and friends, and in her free time she enjoys running, snowboarding/skiing, and traveling whenever possible. She is also a big animal lover, particularly fond of cats.
Natalie R. Cafasso
Attorney
Natalie grew up in a small town in Connecticut. She graduated from Sacred Heart University earning dual degrees; a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Natalie also competed as a Division I athlete on Sacred Heart’s Equestrian Team.
Natalie initially attended law school in New York at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University; she finished out her legal studies at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Her studies emphasized Family and Juvenile law.
Natalie’s clinical and intern experience included focuses on Women’s Justice, Orders of Protection, Child and Family Law Clinic and the Domestic Violence Clinic. She was also the Vice President of the Family and Juvenile Law Association, and as a 3L (third-year) she participated in writing an amici curiae brief for the Arizona Supreme Court case McLaughlin v. McLaughlin, a seminal case in applying paternity statutes in a gender-neutral context. Natalie graduated with a certificate in Family and Juvenile Law, recognition of her concentration in Family Law during her academic career.
Natalie started as a Law Clerk during law school and has practiced exclusively Family Law. Natalie has been with Elkins and Muir since spring of 2021. Natalie’s view is that each family is unique. She has a particular passion for gender-related challenges within the law and high conflict family law cases. Natalie works with her clients to find creative solutions that best work for the family and to resolve the issues that caused the conflict.
Through her life experiences, at a young age, Natalie learned that she wanted to be a voice for change in Family and Juvenile Law, and advocate to support families through difficult times. Natalie’s strengths are listening to her clients, paying attention to detail, and presenting the case in an organized and thoughtful manner. Natalie will stand up for you and your family.
When she is not devoting time to a case, Natalie enjoys riding horses, spending time with her friends, her family, and her dog Lola.
JOY ELKINS
Of Counsel
Joy is the founding attorney of Elkins, Muir & Cafasso and retired at the beginning of 2024.
Joy is a respected family attorney actively involved in the Tucson legal community. She has 34 years of litigation experience and countless hours in the courtroom. She has guided hundreds of clients through difficult family problems, helping them to build new futures for themselves and their families. She has served as a private mediator, and has served the court for many years to facilitate settlement conferences.