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Attorney Laura McDermott has 26+ years of legal experience and focuses her Pinal County, Arizona law practice on Family Law (Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Grandparents Rights), Severance of Parental Rights, Domestic Violence related matters, Protective Orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment), and Estate Planning (Wills, Revocable Trusts, Power of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Beneficiary Deeds). Pinal County families have trusted the McDermott Law Firm to handle their legal matters since 2013. The McDermott Law Firm offers clients an online Client Portal and convenient payment options.
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355 N. Main St, Florence, AZ, 85132
18 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Super to work with!!
Right off, I found Laura to be very down-to-earth and compassionate as a person. She worked on my case with the utmost integrity and diligence. Laura would be my first and only recommendation for anyone needing a family law attorney.
Posted by Luz | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Name change after divorce (military overseas)
I seriously can’t say enough about Laura and her firm. I would seriously recommend to anyone needing legal assistance. I am an active service member overseas who got a divorce but the divorce decree didn’t state I wanted my maiden name restored. I found Laura on google and called her up and she immed...
Posted by Dawn | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
No regrets!
My husband and I obtained Laura McDermott. We needed help getting scheduled visitations for our granddaughter. In Arizona, we do have a grandparents rights law, however, it is not cut and dried. Not only was Laura was so on top of everything. She kept us informed as every step took place, she had...
Posted by Edwin | May 06, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
A Friend In Need is a friend indeed!
I learned about Ms. McDermott only from the Justia website. I needed help with a traffic ticket right away; I was away from home and knew nobody in the area. She immediately responded to my inquiry, met with us, and quoted the terms of engagement clearly. She stayed with us right through a sati...
"I came to know Laura by practicing against her over 12 years ago. She is highly intelligent, extremely skilled and always prepared. No one will out work her. If I, a close family member or personal friend had a family law matter, I would not hesitate to engage her services, especially if the case involved high stakes custody issues or the division and preservation of significant assets. Laura is also a go to when your family law case involves peripheral criminal allegations because she was a prosecutor for a number of years."
"Laura was very professional and courteous in the handling of a family law matter as opposing counsel. She was easy to contact and discuss the issues to reach a settlement that was in both parties interest."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura knows how to help her clients and will aggressively defend her case. She is a lawyer to have on your side."
"I endorse Laura. Excellent local endorsements and contributions. Reviews tell volumes. If you are in or near Chandler do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."
"Having seen many of Laura's answers to complicated questions I can attest to her extensive knowledge of criminal issues here in Arizona. I would definitely recommend her."
"Laura is a tremendous advocate for her clients. I give her my highest endorsement in the field of criminal and DUI defense."
"I personally endorse Attorney McDermott for being an outstanding member of her profession and for bringing quality legal work to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is hardworking and compassionate and is a well-respected member of the legal community."
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Best Family Law Attorney in Florence, Arizona, Quality Business Awards
2013 - Present
Attorney/Owner, McDermott Law Firm, PLLC
2008 - 2013
Deputy County Attorney, Pinal County Attorney's Office
1999 - 2008
Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
1998 - 1998
Family Law Clinic Student Attorney, Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic
1996 - 1996
Law Clerk Intern for Chief Tribal Judge, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court
2018 - Present
Better Business Bureau A+ RatingMember
2018 - Present
Florence Chamber of CommerceMember
2008 - 2009
DNA People's Legal Services, IncFormer Board Member
2008 - 2025
Pinal County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
Arizona State Bar Criminal Rules & Procedures CommitteeFormer Committee Member
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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AS - Associate of Science
2013
Arizona Felony Prosecution Charging and Grand Jury Procedures in Pinal County
2012
DUI Case Submittal and Charging Guidelines For Pinal County
2012
Criminal Case Charging and Case Flow Process in Pinal County
2011
Property Crimes in Arizona - Title 13, Chapters 15 (Criminal Trespass & Burglary), 16 (Criminal Damage and Criminal Littering), 17 (Arson & Reckless Burning) and 18 (Theft, Shoplifting, Bad Checks, Vehicle Theft)
2011
Criminal Case Charging and Case Flow Process in Pinal County
2011
Criminal Case Charging Timelines and Procedure in Pinal County
2010
DUI Case Submittal and Charging Guidelines For Pinal County
2010
Property Crimes in Arizona - Title 13, Chapters 15 (Criminal Trespass & Burglary), 16 (Criminal Damage and Criminal Littering), 17 (Arson & Reckless Burning) and 18 (Theft, Shoplifting, Bad Checks, Vehicle Theft)
2009
Property Crimes in Arizona - Title 13, Chapters 15 (Criminal Trespass & Burglary), 16 (Criminal Damage and Criminal Littering), 17 (Arson & Reckless Burning) and 18 (Theft, Shoplifting, Bad Checks, Vehicle Theft)
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