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DeeAn Gillespie is the Founder and Owner of Gillespie, Shields & Taylor, a respected Arizona law firm with offices in Phoenix and Mesa. With decades of experience in family law, DeeAn has built her career—and her firm—around one core principle: people going through difficult legal situations deserve clear guidance, personal attention, and an advocate who will stand firm for their future.
DeeAn is widely known for her compassionate yet determined approach to family law. She understands that divorce, custody disputes, and other family-related matters are not just legal problems—they are deeply personal moments that can shape a client’s life for years to come. Her ability to balance empathy with strategic, assertive advocacy has earned her the trust of clients throughout Arizona.
As a family law attorney, DeeAn focuses on creating thoughtful, customized legal strategies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. She takes the time to understand each client’s goals, concerns, and family dynamics, then works diligently to achieve outcomes that are both practical and sustainable. Whether negotiating a resolution or litigating when necessary, she is known for being prepared, direct, and unwavering in protecting her clients’ interests.
Under DeeAn’s leadership, Gillespie, Shields & Taylor has grown into a firm with more than 35 years of experience serving Arizona families. The firm specializes in family law while also offering experience in appellate, civil, criminal, employment, and probate matters—allowing clients to benefit from a well-rounded legal team when complex issues overlap.
Clients consistently describe DeeAn as approachable, honest, and deeply committed to their cases. She believes in keeping clients informed at every stage of the process, explaining legal options in plain language, and empowering them to make confident decisions during challenging times.
DeeAn Gillespie’s reputation is built not only on legal skill, but on integrity, professionalism, and a genuine dedication to helping individuals and families move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Chat withState: Arizona
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
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Posted by Patricia | March 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Nancy | September 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
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...
Posted by Heather | August 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by DFJ | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2015 | Hired 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.
"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."
"DeeAn is one of the most accomplished and powerful courtroom lawyers I have ever had the privilege of knowing."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Reprimand issued in AZ, 2015
updated on 05/13/2016This 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 08/19/2014Probation 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.
“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.”
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
1985 - Present
Founder and Owner, Gillespie, Shields & Taylor
1999 - 2024
Founder and Co-Owner, The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art
2016 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyMember
1994 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
1985 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaAttorney
1985 - Present
Arizona Federal District CourtAdmitted to Practice
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Principles of Business Valuation in Divorce
2013
Panel speaker
2013
Financial Divorce Settlements from Start to Finish
2012
Community Property
1985
Business Law
2013
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Spanish
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