$ 100-425 per hour
Judy has lived in Arizona since 1972. She was Valedictorian at Mesa High School before heading east to attend Smith College. After graduating with a degree in Psychology she worked as an Adult Probation Officer for Maricopa County Adult Probation Department.
Judy graduated from the University of Notre Dame School of Law in 1986 and returned to Phoenix to join the firm of Gallagher & Kennedy. At the forefront of women's issues in law firms and gender bias affecting women lawyer's Judy forged many new trails as one of the first women partners at G&K.
Judy has three adult children and one grandchild. Now that the nest is empty she spends her time with her two Bouviers, Maya and Moqi (often featured on the firm's Christmas cards). They love to go camping with their human mom, exploring northern Arizona wilderness in her travel trailer.
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Acquired: 1986
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7220 N 16th St Ste D, Phoenix, AZ, 85020-0001
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Leslie | August 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Family Law representation
Judy Morse and her team took over my divorce after my first attorney left me high and dry. She was recommended to me by not one but two (!) separate acquaintances. Her firm was highly responsive, answering all my questions and concerns as they came up throughout the process, and Judy and her associat...
Posted by Patricia | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
Excellent attorney!
We needed help with a child dependency situation in our family. I looked at many lawyer profiles & Ms Morse's stood out. She exceeded all our expectations and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for smart, experienced, pragmatic, personable legal help. She has a talent for clarifying comp...
Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top Notch
I have retained Judy now for over 5 years as my attorney post-divorce to aid my battle with an overzealous ex-spouse with countless frivolous accusations, requests, and shennanigans. Judy was able to not only prevent such actions from being recognized as valid, she was able to convince the court tha...
Posted by John | March 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce & follow up
Ms. Morse represented me in a divorce case and recently in another matter regarding that. The offices are very comfortable and not imposing. The staff was always responsive to my questions. Ms. Morse is soft spoken but was direct in her opinions of the case and what to expect as things move forward....
Posted by Adam | July 30, 2013 | Child Custody
My custody/child support case
Judy Morse has been working on my case for years. My case has generated some very unique and difficult situations and Ms Morse, along with her staff, has guided me through the most difficult parts of my child custody and child support issues. The duration of my ongoing case, and the many issues it ha...
"I usually do not endorse attorneys in my same area of law, but Judy is the exception. She is intelligent, aggressive, caring and has a way with her clients. I believe she is one of the best family law attorneys in the valley, and I enjoy having cases with her. I highly recommend her."
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2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Ten Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2006
Appreciation, Justice for Children
1984
Kiley Fellow, Kiley Foundation
1996 - Present
Attorney, Judith A. Morse, P.C.
1986 - 1995
Attorney, Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of ArizonaBoard Member
2005 - Present
AFCCMember
1986 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
1986 - Present
Smith Club of PhoenixMember
2011 - 2012
Collaborative Divorce Professionals of ArizonaPresident
2007 - 2008
Amigos de las Americas - Phoenix ChapterPresident
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Helping the Elderly Divorce
1986
English
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