Gary Dean Schneider

Gary Dean Schneider

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

2929 N Power Rd, Ste 101, Mesa, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About Gary

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Attorney practices in ALL all areas of family law, including: Divorce / annulment / legal separation; Division of assets; Child custody / legal decision making; Parenting time (visitation); Child support; Spousal maintenance (alimony) Orders of protection; Injunctions against harassment; Post-trial motion practice and Appeals.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 14 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2011

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Schneider Law Office

2929 N Power Rd, Ste 101, Mesa, AZ, 85215

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Gary Dean Schneider's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Wiley | April 23, 2015 | Family

Rare Honesty and Candor with Guts

Gary has been my attorney for several years now in matters dealing with family law and estate planning and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an honest, direct, knowledgeable attorney who is willing to fight for your cause. He is a rock solid, dependable, dedicated straight shooter who gives... great counsel. You can expect to hear the truth about your case and the best actions for you to take as you move along the process. Several aspects of my case have required an attorney with great tact and a strong understanding of case law. Gary has that in spades and it has paid off time and again. He listens to his clients, he advocates for their best interests, and he gives a level of professional service that has become rare in this age. Family law issues are always especially hard on clients and come with many challenges. Having an attorney who we know we can trust has been a gift from God. My family would not be where it is without the hard work Gary has put into our case. Simply put: Good man, Good lawyer.

Posted by Ella | September 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

GARY (Dean) SCHNEIDER -- Top Notch Lawyer!

Gary Schneider was hired to handle my divorce. As such, in working with Gary to do so, I found him to be professional, knowledgeable, diligent and hard working. The same goes for his staff, specifically Krystal (Paralegal). I sincerely appreciate all of their efforts given & RESULTS received on my be...half. Let me just say, Gary knows how to get the job done and done correctly. I had a peace of mind knowing he was handling my case/divorce. He is truly a "top-notch" lawyer. I HIGHLY recommend Gary Schneider for all of your legal needs!

Posted by AT | September 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing

Gary has been an endless source of help! He is very knowledgeable and is willing to shoot you straight. He took my case when it was midway through and picked up the pieces that resulted from a different, not so good, attorney. He is extremely considerate of the fact that divorce and court proceedi...ngs are emotionally tough and acted accordingly. He kept me well informed and has explained each and every step of the proccess so that I have been able to make informed decisions. I definitely trust his judgment and will contniue to use his services as needed.

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Gary Dean Schneider's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Zitron

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Schneider on a family law matter, and his knowledge and professionalism allowed us to resolve the matter amicably, which would not have been the case without his involvement."

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James Cook

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gary is an excellent advocate for his clients and amazing in the court room. I would recommend Gary Schneider to anyone."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adriana Blanchette

Family lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carrie Cravatta

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gary is not only a wonderful person, but a great attorney. He is passionate about his cases and is an advocate for his clients."

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Colin McCallin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in his field."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susanne Sternberg

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary is an excellent lawyer. His intelligence and diligence are evident in the pleadings he prepares and his personality in the courtroom is aggressive yet professional. He cares about his clients and achieving the best outcome for those he represents."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Adam Roberts

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Schneider on a recent family law matter. It was an absolute pleasure. He was courteous, professional, and responsive. I fully endorse Mr. Schneider."

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Rich Peters

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is a zealous advocate for his clients, and has excellent courtroom skills."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Disbarment issued in AZ, 2020

updated on 09/04/2020

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2002

American Jurisprudence Award (Writ & Appellate Practice), CALI Award for Academic Excellence

2000

American Jurisprudence Award (Contracts), CALI Award for Academic Excellence

2000

American Jurisprudence Award (Civil Procedure), CALI Award for Academic Excellence

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Schneider Law Office

2012 - 2014

Associate, R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

2002 - 2011

Attorney / Law Clerk (pre-licensing), Law Office of John W. Acer

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk, Electronic Privacy Information Center

2001 - 2002

Judicial Clerk to Justice William Bedsworth, California Courts Of Appeal

Associations

2013 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - Present

United States Department of Veteran's Administration

Certified Attorney

2011 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

Whittier College School of Law

Juris Doctor, cum laude

1998

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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