Laura Gillis

Laura Gillis

4.3
Rating: 4.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

3636 N. Central Avenue, Suite 780, Phoenix, AZ

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Practice Areas

3

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 24 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2001

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Office of Laura Gillis

3636 N. Central Avenue, Suite 780, Phoenix, AZ, 85012

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Laura Gillis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Damion | March 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Hire at your own risk!

I want to be clear, that from what I can tell I really just paid her to have meetings and keep my case from moving to another court room. It cost me north of $11,000 dollars and I ended up handling everything by myself. I would get charged for meetings between her and her Paralegal and in one case, I... got charged for a return to sender email. Since both I and my ex-wife wanted to settle, the purpose for her was really just to make sure that I wasn't getting screwed and she just kept draining my deposits with no like, real assistance. The worst part is, it seems that I was charged for services not rendered because once I let her go, papers I gave her to file, were not filed. I had a meeting with her over the phone, and she was eating dinner with her kids which was like, "okay...?" I just honeslty never felt like my case actually mattered to her... My ex took my kids out of state in violation of our court order, when I spoke to attorney Gillis about it, she said the judge wouldn't care. When I asked another attorney, HE said the judge would have cared because a violation of a court order, is a VIOLATION of a court order! So, I don't know... Just consider all options before hiring her because her and the Sampair Group are a risk... I honestly don't know why I was given bad advice or pushed to the side...

Posted by Alicia | May 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Laura is the best attorney

I am incredibly thankful to have Laura on my side in helping my son reverse his 50/50 custody arrangement. Laura is a powerful attorney who fights fiercely for her clients. While it took some time to wear down the other side and ensure the judge saw the complete picture, the result was far better tha...n we ever anticipated. If you seek a dedicated attorney who truly listens and genuinely cares about your needs, look no further than Laura. She is the advocate you can trust to fight for you with unwavering commitment

Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I had a horrible experience hiring Ms . Gillis

Hiring Ms. Gillis to represent me in my divorce case from the very beginning of the process was the biggest mistake I ever made. Her poor representation let to a terrible for me outcomes. And now, 4 years later I am still fighting in court for my children, the oldest of which had been estranged f...rom me for 2 years now. My case was messed up so badly from the very beginning, and I wish Ms. Gillis had told me that she will not be able to represent me rather than get me in the position that I am right now. Ms. Gillis was extremely disorganised, for a period of a year and a half she changed several assistants, but, the worst of all was that she showed no interest in fighting for my better position as her client. As a result, the judge ordered 4 stages custody process with the maximum time that I was able to have with my children was every other weekend, only 10 % parenting time. Considering that I do not have mental illness, no drugs or alcohol use ever , no violence, clean driving record, high education, and I am working for a prestigious company… After this outcome, I hired a several attorneys to review my case, and the conclusion why I have got this terrible for me outcome was a poor attorney’s representation, and that left severe scars in my life, it took years of memories with my children. Yes, I wish, I had never hired Ms. Gillis.

Posted by Brian | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Phenomenal Family Lawyer!!!!

I hired Laura due to being served by both of my kid's moms after getting married to my wife. It was extremely stressful and overwhelming not knowing the outcome because I have always had a lot of time with my kids prior. Laura and Elizabeth were rockstars in both of my cases leading me to very strong... wins! I can't tell her enough how much I appreciate her and her team for leading the way. I highly recommend and will continue to use her services moving forward!

Posted by Amber | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Hiring Laura Gillis!

I hired Laura for assistance with my Divorce and Custody Case. Laura was highly compassionate, caring thorough and helped me so much! She is extremely knowledgeable, prompt and always does the absolute best for her clients. I cannot thank her enough for her assistance, giving me hope for my child ...and I have continued to use her for other consulting matters! Hire Laura today!!

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Laura Gillis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tad Davis

Child custody lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Laura is a great lawyer who represented her client's interests well. She was well prepared for our hearing and was able to assist the court in understanding the core issues in the case. I believe that Laura will be a great resource to anyone looking for help in their child custody matter."

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Nicole Bernabe

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Roeder

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked as opposing counsel on two separate family/divorce law matters with Laura. She is a fantastic attorney and always advocates for the rights of her clients. I have no doubt that any client that hires Laura is in very capable hands."

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Kristi Morley

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sylvina Cotto

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is a professional that knows how to represent her client's best interest."

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Michael Lincoln

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of opposing Laura in a handful of family law matters and she has always been professional and responsive. She is well versed in the law and a strong advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Joan Bundy

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gillis is a very principled and conscientious attorney who practices family law exclusively and therefore knows family law well. What you see is what you get with Laura. She is extremely down to earth and focused on the best possible outcomes for everyone."

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Charles McTheny

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, compassionate and client focused are ways to describe Laura."

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Rich Peters

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alyson Foster

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura's clients always get the added bonus of an advocate who truly cares about their children and their future successes!"

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Experience

Rating:  4.0 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2024

updated on 07/12/2024

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2019

updated on 04/29/2019

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.

Honors

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law office of Laura Gillis

Associations

2012 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Arizona Association of Family Law Attorneys

2001 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney Member

Education

2001

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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