DeeAn Gillespie Strub

DeeAn Gillespie Strub

4.8
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Juvenile ... +3 more

7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 40 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

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Gillespie, Shields & Taylor

7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85020

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DeeAn Gillespie Strub's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patricia | March 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

DeeAn achieved a seemingly impossible positive outcome for my case.

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... forever grateful to the friend that referred me to DeeAn when my family law case had been ongoing for almost 1.5 years at the time. I had initially tried to represent myself but the other party made it impossible to make any progress. Luckily I found DeeAn Gillespie. She was sharp, caring and compassionate since our initial consultation and I hired her on the spot. The extensive experience of DeeAn and her team was evident throughout the process. DeeAn's expertise in family law, combined with her compassion and strategic approach, provided me with confidence and peace of mind. Paralegal Deborah was also instrumental, ensuring all aspects of my case were handled efficiently and professionally. I worked closely with Deb and it was evident that she was committed and invested in quality work to get the best possible outcome for me. I also interacted with Paralegal Perla during the first week, and the day of the scheduled trial. The entire team worked diligently to achieve a favorable result, and I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking knowledgeable and caring legal assistance.

Posted by James | July 13, 2013 | Litigation

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle

DeeAn is an excellent lawyer. Her integrity, work ethic, compassion and dedication to her clients is extraordinary. Aristotle was right. DeeAn has made client satisfaction her top priority. In my case DeeAn handled a very acrimonious family law matter. The case took over two years and was finally ...resolved in my favor. Not only that, the judge, thanks to the excellent work by DeeAn and her team, was able to so clearly see the facts of the case I was awarded my court costs!!! Costs which ran into 6 figures!!! DeeAn's trial preparation was beyond anything I could have hoped for and her opening remarks using a multimedia approach set the tone for an overwhelming ruling in my favor. I cannot say enough about DeeAn and her firm. Perhaps the fact that I have referred 4 of my friends to her and they were all satisfied reflects positively on her skills. I could go on. Suffice it to say during one of the worst periods in my life; when I was so completely overwhelmed by what I was facing DeeAn came through for me on an incredibly personal and profoundly professional manner. DeeAn has my complete vote of confidence, is continuing to work on my behalf and if you are looking for a lawyer who will put your interests first, who will communicate openly, honestly and with integrity then please visit her and have a conversation. I did and as a result I have my life back.

Posted by Gerry | July 11, 2013 | Litigation

Very Knowledgeable and a Great Advocate, She is a Fighter for What’s Right and Fair

I hired Deean after I felt I was getting nowhere with my first attorney. I had spent a lot of money with my first attorney and felt the only people getting any satisfaction was the attorneys and my soon to be ex-husband. When I hired Deean she understood my situation and I felt she truly cared. S...he got things headed in the right direction and got me a very generous ruling from the court. I am so thankful for all her hard work. Even though I know I was not the most easy client to work with at times she always seemed to get me back in focus and did a great job. Her staff is very friendly and knowledgeable also and they always let me know what was happening as thing can be overwhelming at times in the court system. I would highly recommend her and her law firm to all.

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wayne Taylor

Family lawyer | Oct 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Geoff Morris

Family lawyer | Oct 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey McCombs

Family lawyer | Oct 09

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"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."

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Robert Newell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"DeeAn is one of the most accomplished and powerful courtroom lawyers I have ever had the privilege of knowing."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2015

updated on 05/13/2016

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.

Probation issued in AZ, 2012

updated on 08/19/2014

Probation 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.

DeeAn’s comment:

“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.”

Honors

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

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Founder and Owner, Gillespie, Shields & Taylor

1999 - 2024

Founder and Co-Owner, The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art

Associations

2016 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

1994 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

1985 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney

1985 - Present

Arizona Federal District Court

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Waldren

Dusold v. Porta-John Corp.

Johns v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Sec.

Matter of Maricopa County, Juvenile Action No. JS-9104

Ziegelbauer v. Ziegelbauer

Waldren v. Waldren

Kay S. v. Mark S.

Barnett v. Jedynak

Buencamino v. Noftsinger

Carolina H. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Sec.

Huff v. Huff

Wheeler v. Minotto

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Education

1984

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE with co-presenters John Herrick, Bob Jensen and Stacy Click

Principles of Business Valuation in Divorce

2013

Women in the Law

Panel speaker

2013

National Business Institute

Financial Divorce Settlements from Start to Finish

2012

Adjunct Professor

Community Property

1985

Adjunct Professor

Business Law

Publications

2013

Arizona Divorce Handbook Arizona Divorce Handbook

Languages

English

Spanish

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