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Kristi Michelle Morley
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Biography
Ms. Morley attended California Western School of Law, where she received the prestigious Kennedy Scholarship and graduated cum laude in 2005. She is admitted to practice law in Arizona and the U.S. District Court of Arizona.
Ms. Morley has been practicing law since 2006 and has developed a business-minded approach to resolving legal issues. She first began her career as a litigation associate at Sacks Tierney P.A., where she gained experience in complex litigation for corporate clients in both State and Federal Court. She has extensive practice in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, and Litigation.
Ms. Morley is a member of the Probate Law Section, Family Law Section, and Young Lawyer's Division of the State Bar of Arizona. She is a member of the American Bar Association and a director of the Family Law Section for the Maricopa County Bar Association. Ms. Morley is also a member of the Scottsdale Bar Association.
She prides herself in being a results oriented and settlement minded attorney, who looks for practical solutions to meet her clients' needs. Ms. Morley is also Lead Counsel Rated in Family Law, a distinction that recognizes her profound legal experience, solid reputation, and her demonstration of ethics.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Arizona for 19 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
Location
The Morley Law Firm, PLC
800 North 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
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Kristi Michelle Morley's Reviews
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Posted by Mandy | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional
Kristi is an exceptional lawyer. Her passion and dedication to fight for what is right is beyond expectations. Kristi is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She is a fireball in the courtroom!
Posted by Jesse | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent attorney!!!
Hiring Kristi was the best decision I made in battling for my children. As anyone knows being a father and trying to get full custody is almost nearly impossible, Kristi fought for it. I didn't get full custody but I got more than any other attorney would have fought for. Kristi traveled out of the c...
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2015
I highly recommend Kristi Morley
I have the pleasure of having Kristi Morley as my attorney. Kristi is so easy to talk to and get along with. I couldn't of asked for a better attorney to represent me. I would highly recommend Kristi Morley as a attorney.
Posted by Blake | May 23, 2014
Excellent Attorney.
Kristi Morley was very professional and handled my case very well. Highly recommend Mrs. Morley as a attorney. Mrs. Morley answered all my emails fast and made this time for me a lot easier.
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2014
Excellent Estate Planning
Ms. Morely provided comprehensive and professional review and recommendations to help me manage my estate and manage my assets. I found her to be concise and effective.
Kristi Michelle Morley's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse attorney Kristi Morley. She is an exceptionally gifted family lawyer. Unlike some who fleece their clients by padding their bills carrying out bizarre and unnecessary exercises in futility under the guise of "legal" work, Kristi puts the needs of her clients front and center and works diligently to steer them through a potential quagmire by providing sound and highly efficient representation aimed at achieving the greatest gain with the least personal sacrifice to her client. Experience, diligence, and a brilliant legal mind all make a big difference in our adversarial court system. In Kristi Morley these qualities present themselves in great abundance. The beneficiaries are those clients fortunate enough to have found her and wise enough to have hired her."
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"Kristi is an excellent attorney that cares deeply for her clients. I endorse her and would recommend her if you need a family law attorney."
"Kristi is an excellent choice for your family law matter, and I have referred her a number of cases. She is smart, experienced, and pays attention to detail. She understands family law and the needs of clients going through litigation. I highly recommend her for both family law cases and estate planning."
"Kristi is a thoughtful and skilled attorney whose number one focus is client service. When we worked together, I would repeatedly here accolades from clients and co-workers alike about Kristi's service and expertise. I strongly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristi is an amazing lawyer. She is brilliant and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend Kristi!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Disbarment issued in AZ, 2017
updated on 09/07/2017Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Interim Suspension issued in AZ, 2017
updated on 05/30/2017Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2014
Lead Counsel, Attorney Rated
2010
Largest online fundraiser, Jerry's Kids
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Who's Who among Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs, Cambridge
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Family Law Attorney, Owens & Perkins, P.C.
2011 - 2014
Managing Partner, The Morley Law Firm, PLC
2007 - 2011
Litigation Associate, Sacks Tierney, PA
2006 - 2007
Litigation Associate, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'meara
Associations
2007 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
2007 - Present
Tohono O'odham Justice Court
American Bar Association
Member
American Subcontractors Association
Scottsdale Bar Association
Guardian of the Ribbon (Pink Heals)
Advisory Board
Education
2005
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Arkansas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
15th Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law
Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law
2012
Southwest Center for AIDS/HIV
Healthcare Planning
2011
Southwest Center for AIDS/HIV
Healthcare Planning
2011
Parkway Community Church
Healthcare Planning
Publications
2014
Owens & Perkins, P.C.
Recognition of Gender Identity by Family Court, A Step Towards Progress
2014
Owens & Perkins, P.C.
A Look at Domestic Violence
2010
Sacks Tierney P.A.
Arizona Prompt Pay Law: Required Notice to Residential Owner-Occupants
2008
The Reeves Journal
Limitation-of-Liability Provisions
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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