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Gloria L Cales

4.1
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

16515 S 40th St Ste 141, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 39 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1986

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Law Offices of Gloria L Cales

16515 S 40th St Ste 141, Phoenix, AZ, 85048-0560

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Gloria L Cales's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Bulldog

Gloria helped me through an almost 2.5 year divorce. This was a complicated case with child custody. The now ex and his attorney even proffered false evidence. Gloria was well prepared and didn't stress the small things even when I did. During trial Gloria was able to present all the evidence and fac...ts which stopped opposing councils attempts to overturn a Rule 69 agreement. Divorce costs a lot because it is worth every penny. Thanks to Gloria I have a great life without my ex!

Posted by Mike | June 25, 2015 | Child Custody

Poor lawyer

I hired her a few years ago on a child custody case. It didn't take me long during the court session I had hired an unprepared lawyer. She informed me not to utter a word and unfortunately she didn't utter anything either. I soon realized that she was totally afraid of the other lawyer and judge. ... As the preceding went on she seemed to go along with the statements from the other lawyer. Not only did I lose the case, I ended up paying excessive child support and astronomical fees to her. I would never recommend this so called attorney to my worst enemy. She should not be able to practice in Arizona. She is only in it for the money and she does not due justice for her clients.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2014 | Child Custody

Child Custody/ Divorce

Gloria represented me 3 years ago. I wanted full custody of my children due to the abusiveness of their father. She told me that I was not likely to win. She then made an agreement with the opposing council to give their father 50-50 custody. She called and informed me that this decision had been mad...e, and I was so legally naive at the time I did not know I could have said no. A week later I consulted with another attorney who told me Gloria did not have authority to make that decision. I fired her, and 6 months later won my case with my new attorney. I made a complaint to the bar, but they dismissed it stating Gloria had sent them "notes" of our discussion in which I told her to accept the custody offer.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

I would not use again or recommend.

I do not feel my best interests were protected by this attorney. It took over a year to get divorced and very costly. I have had to hire a new attorney to try to correct some of the mistakes from my original case that should have never happened.

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Gloria L Cales's Lawyer Endorsements

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David White

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gloria is an excellent attorney. Very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional."

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Sundown White

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gloria is an excellent attorney. Very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional."

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Jordan Zitron

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Gloria on 2 separate occasions. I've worked with her on a custody case, where she was opposing counsel, and she later served as a Judge Pro Tem on a dissolution matter that I was handling. Gloria is a consummate professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and is always a true pleasure to work with."

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Kristi Morley

Family lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amber Mied

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gloria is well-versed in litigation development and strategy. She is professional and highly competent. I endorse her without reservation."

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Tracey Van Wickler

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gloria is a highly respected attorney in the family law community. She is well versed in the law and is a strong advocate for her clients. Her professionalism and reasonableness are huge benefits to the litigation process."

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Kip Micuda

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gloria for a number of years. She is one of the most knowledgeable Family Law attorneys I know. She does extremely well for her clients, without the hyperbole and nonsense some of our colleagues engage in to the detriment, most often, of their clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Education

N/A

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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