Leonnesia Ford

Leonnesia Ford

also known as Leonnesia Herd, Nisa Herd

4.6
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 13 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Surprise, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

Virtual Office Only due to COVID-19, Surprise, AZ

About Leonnesia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Establish, modify, or enforce.

13 years

25%
Child Support 25%

Establish, modify, enforce, or terminate.

13 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 13 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Legal Resolutions PC

Virtual Office Only due to COVID-19, Surprise, AZ, 85378

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Leonnesia Ford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney

If you want a realistic, hard-working, and outstanding litigator as your attorney. Look no further.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst attorney in the world….

If you want your attorney to defend your ex while you are the one paying her she’s the one to go to. This lady doesn’t listen to you, cuts you off mid sentence, I had to stop breast feeding my 3 months old because she said it wasn’t an excuse for the father not to take a newborn baby overnight. From ...the beginning she made it clear she didn’t want a middle man when it came to paying her since I found her through Marble. I guess she wanted me to pay her directly. Either way after the court day I haven’t heard anything from her is like she disappeared.

Leonnesia Ford

Replied last May 9, 2025

I was contracted with a firm for about six months to provide limited scope services - meaning clients paid the firm directly for limited services and the firm shopped out the assignments (limited services) to various attorneys. Unfortunately, many people found the concept difficult to understand and didn't understand the structure of the firm and how contract attorneys worked. In my opinion, the firm failed to properly explain the structure to potential clients before signing them up. Therefore, concerns about payments and other things that the contract attorneys had no authority over were directed to the contract attorneys and not the firm representatives that were supposed to manage those issues. I terminated my contract with the firm for the issues stated and for other reasons. I properly notified all clients in writing based upon my ethical obligations and declined to accept any new contract assignments from the firm. I'm upfront and honest in my practice of law and discuss options based upon my professional training and experience. Unfortunately, I am unable to comment on details on any specific case.

Posted by Patricia | November 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Ethical, Completely Honest, Trustworthy, Always in Charge

Regarding our case in which MS Herd thoroughly and admirably defended us. She is a highly honorable champion, in our opinion. In working with her, we experienced that she has integrity, highly experienced in the law, she’s quick to react, great personality, and she instills trust. She handled b...oth our cases in court, and won both.

Posted by Briana | December 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ETHICAL, PASSIONATE, HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY!

I have been meaning to write a review here for a while now. I hired Nisa not long ago to handle a bit of a complex case, and I've gotta say I'm monumentally impressed with her performance, ethics, and passion for what she does. She is proactive, and blows me away with her quick responses and solution...s for curve balls. When things come our way unexpectedly she is so quick with an answer and solution, it makes my head spin. One thing that I greatly value and respect about her is her honesty- she may not always tell you what you want to hear, but you can trust she will ALWAYS tell you what's best for you and your case, she will always steer you right. She's passionate, ethical, a true to her clients which to be honest, is very rare to find in her field. She also is very careful with where and how your money is spent, and she's not a nickel-and-dimer, which helps greatly, especially with how much money court cases demand and require. Another thing I'd like to note is that she's very easy to contact when you need her, and efficient with time. She keeps you up to date, and stays in frequent contact. She also strives to maintain a peaceful resolve if at all possible, and does her best to keep the parties amicable even when agreeing on ANYTHING seems grim, her goal is to bring people/parents together, and help you to see the true best interests of your children, which is a phenomenal quality. I just don't have enough words to express how wonderful this woman is. If you're dealing with a divorce, or family case- she's definitely a go-to attorney that you can TRUST. Our case isn't even near being concluded, but I trust in her to get us to our ideal end goal. Thank you so much, Nisa! For all you've done, and continue to do!

Posted by Carolyn | June 3, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

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

Professional, genuine and knowledgeable

We sought out Ms. Herd's expertise in a child custody case that had gone all wrong. Within minutes of us explaining to her what had occurred she advised us flawlessly in every aspect of our legal ability. She was genuinely concerned for the situation and the children. If you hire Ms. Herd she will le...ave no stone unturned and will be honest all the way around which is best for the children. I highly recommend her to handle one of the most precious gifts in our lives, the well being of our children.

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Leonnesia Ford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andre Pennington

Litigation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nisa is a highly proficient and skilled attorney. I HIGHLY recommend!"

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Nancy Davidson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Alex

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Pittman

Child custody lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leonnesia Herd will fight for her clients. She is compassionate and will make sure she puts you in the best position possible. She is knowledgable, hard working and qualified to handle any family law issue. Call her now because you want her on your side."

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Emi Koyama

Child custody lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse Ms. Herd. She vigorously advocates for her clients without any of the hostility or unreasonableness that unnecessarily complicates family law cases. If you need a family lawyer, she's a great choice."

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Keo'Vonne Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Herd is a fantastic attorney who is passionate about her craft. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Simpson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Carroll Flores

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judy Zimet

Child custody lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nisa and I went to law school together and she was then, and continues to be, a passionate, knowledgeable, caring family law attorney."

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Freddy Saavedra

Child custody lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Edwards

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Herd is the type of attorney that you can trust to get the job done right every time."

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Dan Dodds

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known and litigated cases against Nisa for several years. I endorse Nisa not only because she is bright, personable and knowledgeable regarding the law but Nisa effectively represents her client's interests in an honorable and professional manner which I greatly respect."

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Gavin Curtis

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is committed to her clients."

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David Enevoldsen

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nisa is a fantastic lawyer. She is knowledgeable about the law and is aggressive about obtaining a positive result for her clients. I would not hesitate to hire Nisa for a case I needed help with."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

CASA Volunteer Honoree, Phoenix Mercury

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Attorney, Legal Resolutions PC

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Herd Legal, PLLC

2006 - 2012

Office Manager/Paralegal, Herd Legal

1998 - 2009

Claims Representative, Insurance Companies

Associations

2021 - Present

Arizona Friends of Foster Care Foundation

Board Member

2021 - Present

Arizona Friends of Foster Care Foundation

Volunteer

2019 - Present

Maricopa County Superior Court

Volunteer

2014 - Present

UTSA

Member

2013 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2011 - Present

Dysart School District

Volunteer

2011 - 2015

Court Appointed Special Advocate

Volunteer

2010 - 2015

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Phoenix School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

CODY

How Foster Children Can Take Control of Their Futures

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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