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also known as Stephanie D McLeester
Stephanie graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. After a former judge turned professor convinced her to pursue law school over law enforcement, Stephanie moved to Phoenix to establish herself in the Grand Canyon State. Stephanie went on to graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with a Sports Law and Business emphasis.
Following her passion, directly out of law school Stephanie began working in family law. There is a unique skill required of family law attorneys in that they must blend the sympathy and emotion of family law with the practice of the law, which is centered in logic. After developing and growing another family law firm in Phoenix, she finally opened her in own firm in 2024.
Stephanie’s focus is providing dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality representation for clients facing one of the most difficult endeavors in their lives. Stephanie’s go to line is: “it’s probably not the best day if you are contacting me” but she strives to secure the best possible outcome and ease the stress of a family law matter.
She has ample experience in high net worth divorces, high conflict child custody cases, facilitating settlements, litigating and fighting in trial, and finding creative solutions to difficult problems.
In her free time, Stephanie enjoys coaching adult men’s baseball, weightlifting, and traveling the world.
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Chat withState: Arizona
Acquired: 2018
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1300 E. Missouri Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This attorney has a very questionable personality and was focused on getting more money. I found her conduct to be questionable. I wouldn’t recommend her.
Posted by Jerrod | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
If you want an attorney to get you raked over the coals, McLeester is for you. She's more interested in filing frivolous motions then actually looking out for you and your children's best interest. My wife got everything and more! You get what you pay for!
Posted by Walter | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Average. I was more impressed with my ex wife’s attorney, and the judge decisions against me proved it.
Posted by Autumn | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Excellent navigation Of my extremely contentious divorce. Honest and encouraging. High ethical standards!! Always reliable and responsive!!
"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."
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
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
2018
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BS - Bachelor of Science
English