DeeAn Gillespie Strub

DeeAn Gillespie Strub

4.8
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Juvenile ... +3 more

7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 40 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Gillespie, Shields & Taylor

7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85020

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DeeAn Gillespie Strub's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
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Posted by Patricia | March 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DeeAn achieved a seemingly impossible positive outcome for my case.

I am taking the time to write a review because DeeAn Gillespie Strub did an amazing job with my family law case. I know it can be stressful and scary to find an attorney that makes us feel they are 100% invested in the best possible outcome for our case, and that is what I found with DeeAn. I will be... forever grateful to the friend that referred me to DeeAn when my family law case had been ongoing for almost 1.5 years at the time. I had initially tried to represent myself but the other party made it impossible to make any progress. Luckily I found DeeAn Gillespie. She was sharp, caring and compassionate since our initial consultation and I hired her on the spot. The extensive experience of DeeAn and her team was evident throughout the process. DeeAn's expertise in family law, combined with her compassion and strategic approach, provided me with confidence and peace of mind. Paralegal Deborah was also instrumental, ensuring all aspects of my case were handled efficiently and professionally. I worked closely with Deb and it was evident that she was committed and invested in quality work to get the best possible outcome for me. I also interacted with Paralegal Perla during the first week, and the day of the scheduled trial. The entire team worked diligently to achieve a favorable result, and I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking knowledgeable and caring legal assistance.

Posted by Nancy | September 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Deean has heart and is 100% professional

Deean represented me in my child custody case in 1991. I was frightened and concerned that child's alcoholic father would be able to share custody. Deean walked me through what was necessary to protect my child and me and her kindness and sincerity kept my confidence high. With her help, I did retain... sole custody and me ex was placed on supervised visitation of our then infant daughter. Currently my son was served with divorce paperwork which has devastated him . I reached out to Deean who quickly contacted me and guided my son through the initial steps. Today is Saturday and yet she took the time to respond quickly and gave my son clear advice and helped him to calm his broken heart. He will be meeting her on Monday. This lady is DEDICATED to her clients and has many years of experience!

Posted by Heather | August 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney and Law Firm

DeeAn and her paralegal Deborah are absolutely amazing. Throughout my issues during and following my divorce I have worked with a total of 5 different attorneys and by far DeeAn is the best! She is fierce, extremely knowledgeable and strives for the best outcome. Deborah, her paralegal was always ...available to me and was wonderful to work with. I highly recommend DeeAn Gillespie Strub.

Posted by DFJ | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DeeAn was able to get my children out of the clutches of DCS / CPS -Arizona Department of Child Safety

I praise GOD for leading me to this woman and her team. I had done everything DCS told me to do to get my kids, and still they didn't give them back. DCS so loved the Foster Family (whom I'm grateful to) DCS wanted to adopt my kids out to these nice strangers-I needed aggressive representation to fi...ght for my children-DeeAn and her team are AMAZING. Although it took a while, it finally turned around and the Judge saw my children's best interest are to be with FAMILY-to be with ME. I still keep in touch with DeeAn and my team-we still have a very close relationship. I will never forget these genuine people that worked so hard to get my kids back where they belong. Thank you - I'm forever grateful

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DeeAn is an excellent attorney

DeeAn helped me immensely post divorce. She responds quickly when you reach out to her. She's so knowledgeable and experienced. I felt comfortable and confident that my issues would get resolved with her as my advocate and they did. I would absolutely hire her again without hesitation.

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joedy Thurston

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wayne Taylor

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Geoff Morris

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey McCombs

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"DeeAn is among the very best attorneys practicing in the valley today. Her tenacious advocacy for her clients’ rights coupled with her extensive legal knowledge and wealth of experience make her unique among her peers."

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Robert Newell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"DeeAn is one of the most accomplished and powerful courtroom lawyers I have ever had the privilege of knowing."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2015

updated on 05/13/2016

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Probation issued in AZ, 2012

updated on 08/19/2014

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

DeeAn’s comment:

“Two minor technicalities occurring within a short period of time gave rise to the probation, which does not reflect my dedication to doing good within the rule of law. I promptly complied with all provisions of the probation, going above and beyond. To ensure the firm's commitment to practicing law within the bounds of Arizona Supreme Court ethical rules, the firm voluntarily of its own accord conducted two separate internal CLEs focusing on the entire scope of the Arizona rules of ethics.”

Honors

2016

Award of Appreciation, Black Board of Directors Project

2014

Distinguished Service Award, J. Reuben Clark Law Society

2010

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of Arizona

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Founder and Owner, Gillespie, Shields & Taylor

1999 - 2024

Founder and Co-Owner, The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art

Associations

2016 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

1994 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

1985 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney

1985 - Present

Arizona Federal District Court

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Waldren

Dusold v. Porta-John Corp.

Johns v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Sec.

Matter of Maricopa County, Juvenile Action No. JS-9104

Ziegelbauer v. Ziegelbauer

Waldren v. Waldren

Kay S. v. Mark S.

Barnett v. Jedynak

Buencamino v. Noftsinger

Carolina H. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Sec.

Huff v. Huff

Wheeler v. Minotto

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Education

1984

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE with co-presenters John Herrick, Bob Jensen and Stacy Click

Principles of Business Valuation in Divorce

2013

Women in the Law

Panel speaker

2013

National Business Institute

Financial Divorce Settlements from Start to Finish

2012

Adjunct Professor

Community Property

1985

Adjunct Professor

Business Law

Publications

2013

Arizona Divorce Handbook Arizona Divorce Handbook

Languages

English

Spanish

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