Judith A Morse

Judith A Morse

4.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Guardianship ... +2 more

7220 N 16th St Ste D, Phoenix, AZ

About Judith

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Collaborative divorce, litigation and mediation in all aspects of family and divorce law, including child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property settlement and modifications

40 years | 5,000 cases

35%
Adoption 20%

21 years | 40 cases

20%
Child Support 15%

40 years | 4,000 cases

15%
Family 15%

40 years | 6,000 cases

15%
Guardianship 15%

Guardianship and conservatorship cases involving minor children or incapacitated adults needing a guardian to make financial, medical or legal decisons regarding their care.

40 years | 200 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 39 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1986

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Location

Morse Law Group

7220 N 16th St Ste D, Phoenix, AZ, 85020-0001

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Judith A Morse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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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...e offered suggestions and strategies at every turn. Judy also drove our mediation, and I was very impressed with her on-the-fly thinking that helped us reach alignment. Judy also is great at politely but firmly removing emotion from the process, which (I came to learn) is essential in divorce proceedings. I HIGHLY recommend this team to anyone facing a high-conflict separation.

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...lex information & legal concepts. She is a rare gem - bold, confident, no nonsense, yet friendly, kind, & able to put you at ease. She is a credit to her profession. Her staff is very nice as well!

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...t I should be reimbursed for the attorneys fees in most cases to penalize my ex-spouse for wasting both my time and money to defend myself. Over the course of the 5 years, and still today, Judy has been a solid sounding board for my concerns, requests, judgement calls, and communication efforts, always in very timely and responsive fashion. Judy's inside team of professionals have played a critical part in small matters that needed immediate attention and should be applauded as well, sometimes it takes a team not just a single person, and Judy has built that within her practice.

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.... She is very well prepared in court and all exhibits were plainly marked. Ms. Morse professionalism shows from beginning to end. I have been very pleased with the representation and would highly recommend her.

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...s dealt with, has been trying but Ms Morse and her staff have kept me well informed of what was happening during the litigation process and they have advised me on the best way to deal with the courts, the numerous professionals assigned to the case, and the other party on a wide range of issues.

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Child custody lawyer | Mar 17

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Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

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"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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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Judith A. Morse, P.C.

1986 - 1995

Attorney, Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

Associations

2006 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2006 - Present

Collaborative Professionals of Arizona

Board Member

2005 - Present

AFCC

Member

1986 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

1986 - Present

Smith Club of Phoenix

Member

2011 - 2012

Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Arizona

President

2007 - 2008

Amigos de las Americas - Phoenix Chapter

President

Education

1986

U OF NOTRE DAME

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Smith College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

State Bar Conference

Helping the Elderly Divorce

Publications

1986

Notre Dame Law Review Rico treble damages

Languages

English

Activity

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