Stephanie McLeester

Stephanie McLeester

also known as Stephanie D McLeester

4.6
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 7 years

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

1300 E. Missouri Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 7 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2018

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McLeester Law

1300 E. Missouri Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85014

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Stephanie McLeester's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Reanna | October 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

More Than an Attorney—My Rock Through It All

There are some people who come into your life because of their profession, and then there are people who leave a lasting impact because of the way they show up for you. Stephanie and her team were the latter. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for this entire team. Stephanie was with me t...hrough every stage of this process, from Temporary Orders and the Order of Protection hearing, through the final trial and everything in between. She stood beside me through the entire journey, and I will always be grateful for that. Stephanie was truly my rock. She never sugar coated anything, never told me what I wanted to hear just to make me feel better, and never gave me false hope. She was honest, direct, realistic, and always made sure I understood what I was facing and what my options were. Even when something was difficult to hear, I trusted her because I knew she was giving me the truth. What meant the most to me was knowing that she genuinely cared. I never felt like just another case or another client. She listened to me, took my concerns seriously, advocated for me, and treated me with compassion and respect throughout the entire process. There were so many moments when I felt overwhelmed, scared, frustrated, or simply exhausted. Stephanie did more than help me navigate the legal side of things. She encouraged me, motivated me, and reminded me to keep going when I felt like I couldn't. Those moments meant more to me than she probably realizes. Even when she was navigating a difficult season in her own life, she continued to show up with the same compassion, strength, and dedication. That meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. I also have to give a special thank you to Vanessa, her amazing paralegal, for putting up with all of my emotional and sometimes very messy calls throughout this process! She was always patient, kind, helpful, and supportive, and I truly appreciated having her there whenever I needed help. The entire team at McLeester Law was incredible. They were professional, responsive, compassionate, and supportive, and I always felt like I was in good hands. I will forever be grateful for the way Stephanie and her team represented me and, just as importantly, for the way they treated me as a person. They helped me navigate one of the hardest chapters of my life, and I genuinely feel blessed that I had them in my corner. If you are looking for an attorney who will be honest with you, fight for you, tell you the truth even when it isn't what you want to hear, and genuinely care about you as a person, I cannot recommend Stephanie and the entire team at McLeester Law highly enough. Thank you, Stephanie, Vanessa, and the entire team at McLeester Law, for standing beside me, believing in me, and helping me through one of the hardest seasons of my life. I will always be grateful for you. ❤️

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Awful

Not impressed with this attorney she kept asking for more money for absolutely nothing and was always rude

Posted by Walter | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Thoughtful, Caring and Efficient - One of the best attorneys in Arizona

I had the pleasure of working with Stephanie McLeester on a complex family law matter, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Stephanie was thoughtful and caring throughout the process, making sure I felt supported and understood at every step. She was also extremely efficient—she didn’t waste tim...e or money and kept everything focused on what truly mattered. What impressed me most was how quickly she was able to pick up on the details of my case. She grasped the complexities right away and provided clear, practical guidance that gave me confidence moving forward. Stephanie’s professionalism, combined with her compassion, made a very difficult process much more manageable. I would strongly recommend Stephanie McLeester to anyone in need of a skilled and caring family law attorney, and I would absolutely work with her again in the future.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Adam

Average. I was more impressed with my ex wife’s attorney, and the judge decisions against me proved it.

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Replied last March 04, 2026

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Posted by Autumn | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Navigating a complicated and extremely contentious divorce

Excellent navigation Of my extremely contentious divorce. Honest and encouraging. High ethical standards!! Always reliable and responsive!!

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Stephanie McLeester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Howard Dworman

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stephanie has the uncanny ability to zealously advocate for her client and show compassion. Stephanie's desire to ensure her client's receive nothing short of the best possible representation is refreshing. Stephanie will not stop fighting for her clients and does so professionally, ethically, and morally. I proudly, and without reservation, endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Owen

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had a case with Stephanie as the opposing counsel. I was greatly impressed by her knowledge of law and her willingness to resolve the issues outside of court."

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Scott Goldman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Stephanie is an excellent litigator with a dedication to her client's goals and case outcome. Stephanie will meticulously set client expectations and vigorously work for a fair settlement and give her client the voice they deserve."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, McLeester Law

2018 - 2018

Law Clerk, Roddy & Urness

2018 - 2024

Attorney, Goldman Law, LLC

2017 - 2018

Law Clerk, Michael Cordova, PC

2016 - 2018

Law Clerk, Koller and Meador

Associations

Arizona State Bar Association

Education

2018

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

Southeast Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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