Heidi Ann Davis

Heidi Ann Davis

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 23 years

Juvenile law Lawyer at Glendale, AZ
Practice Areas: Juvenile, Family, Child Abuse, Guardianship

7111 West Bell Road, Suite #104, Glendale, AZ

About Heidi

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Juvenile Law 50%

I practiced law for 6 1/2 years (Oct. 2007-March 2014) as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General focusing on dependency proceedings on behalf of the Department of Child Safety (DCS/CPS). In my years of private practice I have had extensive representing my Clients in a variety of cases at all stages of Juvenile Law cases in the negotiation, mediation, and litigation of cases on behalf of my Clients. Intensive litigation of one case in particular resulted in case law. (See Francisco F. v. ADES)

19 years | 1,800 cases

50%
Family 40%

At Genesis Legal Group, when we say we’re here for you, we actually mean it. For over 20 years, we’ve been committed to a different approach to family law: one led by empowerment, empathy, and excellence. "Bringing Compassion to Families in Crisis"

13 years | 100 cases

40%
Child Abuse 5%

During my 6 1/2 years of employment as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General my practice consisted primarily of the litigation of child abuse and child neglect cases on behalf of the Department of Child Safety (DCS/CPS). Intensive litigation of one case in particular resulted in case law. (See Francisco F. v. ADES)

19 years | 200 cases

5%
Guardianship 5%

I have handled numerous cases in Juvenile Court in both Temporary Guardianships and Permanent Guardianships representing my Clients in all stages of the process.

13 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 365-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 18 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 23 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2002

Permanent Relinquishment of License

No misconduct found

Location

Genesis Legal Group

7111 West Bell Road, Suite #104, Glendale, AZ, 85308

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Heidi Ann Davis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Posted by Christy | February 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do not recommend!

There were substantial mistakes made by my attorney Heidi Davis, that put myself and my children's safety at risk and caused significant financial hardship. Critical issues were overlooked/ignored, she refused to use important evidence and documents, failed to adequately address extremely important n...eeds and issues to the court. Heidi would ignore my emails but still charge me for reading them, she was late to meetings and forgot about the same meeting twice. Not only were there neglect and incompetence, but she was also just plain rude when I pointed out her mistakes. Fraudulent billing was excessive, I alerted Alyssa of thousands of dollars of mistakes on ONE bill that can be proven by court records, and her reply was to offer me a small discount. I strongly warn and discourage anyone who is considering working with Heidi or Genesis Legal group as I have also not heard back from the owners.

Heidi Davis

Replied last March 4, 2026

We take allegations involving safety, professionalism, and billing very seriously. Our firm follows strict ethical and professional standards in all family law matters. Attorneys are responsible for legal strategy and advocacy, and cases are prepared and presented based on the law, admissible evidence, and court procedures. Decisions regarding what evidence may be used or how issues are presented are guided by legal requirements and court rules. With respect to billing, clients receive itemized statements reflecting work performed, and any questions or concerns raised are reviewed internally. We categorically reject accusations of fraudulent billing or intentional misconduct. We understand that family law matters are highly emotional and that disagreements about strategy, outcomes, or costs can occur. While we regret that this experience did not meet expectations, we stand by the professionalism and diligence of our attorneys and staff and wish you the best moving forward.

Posted by Tammy | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant Attorney/Kind Person

I recently had an outstanding experience working with Heidi Davis in a family law issue. From the beginning she demonstrated compassion, professionalism and a deep understanding of the law. What stood out was her ability to balance empathy with such strong advocacy. She fights hard to protect her c...lient's interest !! I highly recommend you hire her!!

Posted by Natalie | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child custody

I hired Heidi last minute a week before my trial. I had a previous attorney and she was not a good fit. I was recommend Heidi through a women’s event. She worked fast for my case and last minute. She was professional to the point and compassionate. I did not feel judge and she was honest & direct. Sh...e put my case and story so well for trial I was very amazed of her calmness and confidence for trial. She was professional and I got more then what I asked for. She really fights for you and is just so amazing I was impressed. The judge made a ruling right from the bench in my favor!

Posted by Lisa | August 3, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very personable

Atty Davis was very compassionate and willing to give complimentary advice when I had a situation involving guardianship. She pointed me in the right direction and offered a few solutions as well as resources to help me navigate this path. Kudos for her sensitivity to my situation.

Posted by Peter & Sara Perez, for William Perez (minor) | March 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sizzles, then case gets old and she fizzles

Our initial assessment was that Heidi Davis was a go-getter, extremely knowledgeable in her area of expertise, but most of all, it seemed she actually cared. Heidi talked about obtaining records for us from DCS, and we repeatedly asked if this was completed, what the results were etc. Several of ou...r emails went from being answered in a much delayed fashion because "her assistant was in a car accident", then to just plain ignoring us. Heidi did show up to court as promised, as she was well compensated per our contract to do. The 2nd court appearance, we were unable to attend and informed Heidi. We were told, "No problem, I will call you after court, let you know what the outcome was, and email you." Several days and weeks later, we never even received an account of what happened. So we paid her to go to court in October, but have zero report of what the outcome was, and it is now March. We were told we needed to make a follow up appointment, and after leaving several emails and voice messages, I got ONE call back weeks later. Her assistant tried to say ahe had been unable to get a hold of us. My husband hounded the office repeatedly for an answer to a simple question. Heidi tried calling us from out of town the weekend of March 3, but then cryptically, on March 5, we were told the office had "closed our account AS WE REQUESTED, and she was refunding apprx $6k of the $10k retainer. Huh? If you need a knowledgeable attorney, Heidi is the probably the best there is. However, her office staff and her ability to communicate effectively and in a reasonable time... the record speaks for itself. Just wishing we had answers to the questions we asked from October 2017 through March 2018 when our account was inactivated. Child custody is a very traumatic and emotional time, and clients should be able to rely on the paid professionals. If you do hire Heidi, our recommendation is to add response times from her staff to your contract before forking over thousands.

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Heidi Ann Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Keith Evans

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heidi is one of those rare Family Law Attorneys that truly cares for the wellbeing of her clients. Heidi is highly skilled in the areas of Family Law and Juvenile Law and is a former Assistant Attorney General. Heidi’s most important quality is, she is probably the nicest person you will ever meet in the legal profession."

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Marco Costa

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Heidi is an outstanding attorney and colleague with the unique capability to create empathy with her clients."

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Michael Langford

Juvenile law lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In my experience, she is an excellent, compassionate, and thoughtful advocate."

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Jonathan Hupp

Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heidi represented a former client of mine in a related juvenile matter. I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and ability and would certainly refer matters to her in the future."

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Gary Anderson

Juvenile law lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Heidi Ann Davis is a most zealous advocate for her clients with an admirable mastery of the juvenile law. Her ability to provide consistently excellent representation has earned her the respect of both her peers and the community she serves. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Gail Barsky

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Heidi is well respected by her peers. Her clients speak highly of her as evidenced by her client reviews. She has taken the time to respond to 121 legal answers for the benefit of the public. She also worked at the Attorney General's office which is an asset to any client."

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Nicholas Boca

Juvenile law lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heidi is a fantastic juvenile attorney. I can attest to Heidi's professionalism, courtesy, and zealous advocacy because she was opposing counsel on a highly contested case we had together. She was fair, but remained dedicated to her client's objective."

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Uri Palmer

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Davis's experience is clearly evident from the skill, knowledge, and passion she brings to bear on her clients' behalf."

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Jonathan Lacour

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keen attention to detail and exceptional client service. One of the best family law attorneys there is. I endorse this lawyer."

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Carissa Seidl

Juvenile law lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heidi has passion and heart. Heidi truly cares about her clients and her work. Heidi's dedication is unmatched in the field of juvenile law."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Other

"Aggressive and determined. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Other

"This attorney goes above and beyond to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Giacomo Behar

Child custody lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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A. Felsen

Child custody lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Heidi is a great lawyer and and real asset to the AVVO online community! I highly endorse her!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Kathleen Stillman

Juvenile law lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Davis is not only extremely knowledgeable, but is a zealous advocate. Her love of working in this area of the law is undeniable."

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Natalie Newell

Juvenile law lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Davis on a Juvenile Case. She is easy to work with and knows the law front and back. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Davis."

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Matthew Lara

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2012

5 Year Service Pin, Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2008

Emerging Star Award - PSS Gila/Pinal Unit, Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2008

1 Year Service Pin, Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Genesis Legal Group

2023 - 2024

Attorney, Gillespie, Shields & Associates

2014 - 2023

Founding Partner, Law Office of Heidi A. Davis, PLLC

2007 - 2014

Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Office Of The Attorney General

Associations

2023 - Present

BNI - Business Networking International

Member

2023 - Present

eWomen's Business Network

Member

2014 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Francisco F. v. ADES and Shawn S.

Affirmed on Appeal

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Education

2000

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Iowa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2025

Juvenile Bench & Bar Conference

Attorney Training - CLE

2016

In-House Law Office Attorney Training

Attorney Training - CLE

2016

Arizona Public Defender Association Conference

Attorney Training - CLE

2016

Arizona Juvenile Public Defender's Association Conference

Attorney Training - CLE

2014

Child Protective Services

Client Training

2013

Child Protective Services

Client Training

Languages

English

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