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Andre Pennington specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and trust administration. What makes Andre unique is that he has specialized estate planning training and experience from his time as an attorney for the United States Air Force, but also has extensive trial experience with over 75 jury trials to his credit at the state, military and federal level. This blend makes him uniquely qualified and able to effectively navigate the waters of your estate plan and administration.
Since 2011, Andre has lived in Surprise, Arizona. He is married to his beautiful wife, Amanda, and has five children, a son and four daughters, ages twelve, ten, eight, seven and five. As a father, he rarely misses a family obligation and understands that family is the greatest gift a person can receive and that protecting their future is of paramount importance. With that sentiment, he uses his years of estate planning, trial experience and expertise to guide, navigate, and protect your family’s interests in their most difficult time.
He grew up in Southern California, graduating from California State University, Fullerton, and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He then started his legal career in 2006, as a trial attorney within the Colorado state courts. In 2007, he joined the United States Air Force and for four years engaged in estate planning and trial work. During that time, he was recognized by leadership as being within the top five percent of trial attorneys in the Air Force.
With a desire to have a more stable home life, he left active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserves, where he is the rank of Major, and has been a trial advocacy instructor, government appellate counsel and estate planning attorney. Until 2014, Andre practiced as a federal trial attorney for the District of Arizona, when he left to take his current position and to go into private practice as a full-time estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate attorney.
Andre co-founded Hearts of the Desert, residential homes dedicated to the well-being of foster children; he was appointed as a part-time Judge for the Maricopa County Justice Courts (2015-2017); and co-founded and is a Director for Arizona’s Children Coalition. Andre is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is an adult instructor and lifetime member at De Boa Jiu Jitsu Academy in Surprise, Arizona.
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Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 2006
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15331 W Bell Rd., Suite 212, Surprise, AZ, 85374
13925 W. Meeker Blvd., Suite 20, Sun City West, AZ, 85375
4252 N Verrado Way, Suite 203, Buckeye, AZ, 85396
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Posted by Lynn | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I came here for help with a Special Needs Trust and the firm provided exactly what I needed and was very compassionate and thorough in doing so. Would definitely recommend to anyone and especially to individuals with the same needs as ours.
It was a pleasure!
Posted by Kevin | September 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Very thorough, compassionate and fair. Best attorney I've found in Arizona!
Posted by Tracy | May 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
After the sudden death of my husband I needed a probate lawyer to help me refinance my home. We thought we had taken all the right steps to insure all the necessary steps were taken so we wouldn't run into any problems. Boy was I wrong. Seems the verbiage was written wrong in our Wills. I was so stre...
Posted by Steve | April 13, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Andre was super. I had a Estate question outside of Maricopa and Andre overlooked the documents I had and gave me his honest opinion and suggested I contact a attorney down in Tucson. If this is the kind of effort and service Andre does on a free consult I can only imagine what he does once retained....
Posted by Jack | April 7, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
I recently had the opportunity to work with Andre and found him to be exactly the kind of attorney I want in my corner. Andre talked me through my estate plan with detail and care, all the while keeping the communication simple and understandable. By the time we were done, I had a firm grasp in wha...
"Andre is an excellent attorney who is well-versed in his field. What really sets him apart is the great job he does relating to and explaining things to his clients. I have had the privilege of representing some of his clients on other matters, and the level of trust and faith they have in him is inspiring and speaks volumes about him. I have sent clients of my own his way in the past, and will continue to do so without hesitation because I know he will do a great job for them."
"I STRONGLY endorse this lawyer! I have had the pleasure of teaching trial advocacy with Andre Pennington all over the globe as part of our duty in the military. We have taught classes in Korea and Germany together and I am always impressed by his knowledge on the law and the tips he provides students. Even though I have been practicing law for over 14 years, I often found myself jotting down many of the tips he gives students! He is a gifted trial advocate instructor and will absolutely go the extra mile for his clients! I highly recommend Andre! You should definitely pick Pennington Law to help you with your legal issues!"
"I have known Mr. Pennington since we were studying for the Bar exam and we were assigned to the same county court division, essentially as permanent opposing counsel. Andre and I worked on literally hundreds of cases together, and I have always found him to be prepared, diligent, honest and incredibly intelligent. I wholly endorse him, as I've seen firsthand how strong of an advocate he is for his clients."
"Andre is an articulate, thoughtful, and passionate lawyer. I have had an opportunity to observe him in both an academic and litigation setting, and his skills are second to none. Not only that, but he is willing to take the time to listen, think issues through, explain his reasoning, and teach when needed. I absolutely endorse Andre as a lawyer and fellow litigator."
"Andre is an outstanding attorney and consistently impressed me during our years working together in the Air Force. He is committed to excellence and extremely adept at coming up with creative solutions to tough problems."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Pennington when he was opposing counsel on a court-martial we handled. I was highly impressed by his work ethic, skill and integrity. I give Mr. Pennington my highest endorsement."
"It is without reservation that I endorse Mr. Pennington. He is a skilled litigator, a strong advocate for his clients, possessing great intellectual ability, and above all unquestionable moral character."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pennington is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andre is a very talented and dedicated attorney and advocates ferociously for his clients. He is highly skilled in estate planning, probate matters, criminal law, trial advocacy, and appellate work. Definitely one of the best!"
"Andre is a terrific advocate, and a genuine, empathetic person. He's the attorney you want on your side, providing wise counsel about matters of importance to you and your family. I know Andre as a colleague and as a friend, but I'm also familiar with his stellar reputation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Andre at a training I went to for trial advocacy. He was by far one of the best instructors there. He gave me advice that I still use. His help also made me a vastly improved attorney. He was encouraging and knowledgeable. We've kept in touch since then and he was always willing to help me and answer any questions I might have. Andre is an excellent attorney. I would hire him for any estate planning matter in a heartbeat."
"I have known Mr. Pennington since we served together in the Air Force. He is a brilliant attorney who combines his expertise with compassion. I fully endorse Mr. Pennington."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pennington prepares diligently for each case, exercising independent judgment and conferring with his clients."
"Andre is an amazing advocate. Both a perfect example of zealous advocacy and professional courtesy. Andre won what I believe most would agree an improbable victory. No stone was left unturned and his arguments and preparation were simply beautiful. I have worked with him on several matters since and I always walk away impressed with his level of advocacy and gained knowledge."
"I endorse Andre Pennington. Andre is a skilled litigator with both passion and respect for the legal system. His superior knowledge is an invaluable resource for his clients."
"Major Andre Pennington is a gifted courtroom advocate with refined skills honed from experience as both a former military prosecutor and military/civilian defense counsel. He is a recognized expert whom the Air Force regularly calls upon to provide full spectrum criminal litigation training at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced level courses. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer."
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2021
Client Champion (Platinum Level / Highest Distinction), Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
5-Star Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
10.0 Rating, JUSTIA
2020
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Superb Attorney, Avvo
2016
PACAF Harmon Award (Reserve JAG of the Year), U.S. Air Force Reserves
2016
Excellent Attorney, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Air Force
2013
Air Force Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force
2011
Trial Defense Officer of the Quarter, U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps
2011
Air Force Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force
2010
Rocky Mountain Region Company Grade Officer of the 3rd Quarter, U.S. Air Force JAG Corps
2010
Rocky Mountain Region Officer of the 2nd Quarter, U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps
2009
Rocky Mountain Region Company Grade Officer of 4th Quarter, U.S. Air Force JAG Corps
2009
21st Space Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, U.S. Air Force
2020 - Present
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (Reserves), U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's (Jag) Corps
2016 - Present
Attorney, Pennington Law, PLLC
2006 - Present
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Air Force Jag Corps
2016 - 2020
Appellate Government Counsel & STC, United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (Jag) Corps
2015 - 2016
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Hickam AB, United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (Jag) Corps
2015 - 2017
Judge Pro Tem, Maricopa County Justice Courts
2015 - 2018
Deputy Director, TRIALS Program, United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (Jag) Corps
2013 - 2018
Adjunct Professor, Judge Advocate General's School, United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (Jag) Corps
2012 - 2018
Training by Reservists in Litigation Skills (TRIALS), Instructor, United States Air Force Judge Advocate Corps
2012 - 2017
Founder & General Counsel, Hearts of the Desert, LLC
2011 - 2015
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Luke AFB, United States Air Force Judge Advocate Corps
2011 - 2014
Trial Attorney, Federal Defender Office, District of Arizona
2009 - 2011
Area Defense Counsel, Peterson AFB, United States Air Force Judge Advocate Corps
2008 - 2009
Chief of Military Justice, Peterson AFB, United States Air Force Judge Advocate Corps
2007 - 2008
Chief of Legal Assistance, Peterson AFB, United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (Jag) Corps
2006 - 2007
Trial Attorney, Colorado State Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2006
Rule 9.42 Certified Law Student, San Diego County Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2006
Rule 9.42 Certified Law Student, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Orange County Public Defender's Office
2017 - Present
Arizona's Children Coalition (Non-profit)General Counsel & Director
2016 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
El Paso County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Arizona Group Home CoalitionMember
2014 - 2018
Agape Adoption AgencyBoard Member
2012 - 2017
Arizona Children's FoundationMember
2005 - 2006
Loyola Law School, Center for Juvenile Law & PolicyMember
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