Laura J Killham

Laura J Killham

4.5
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Peoria, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +3 more

16165 North 83rd Avenue, Suite 200, Peoria, AZ

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Represent clients with Felony or Misdemeanor criminal charges

11 years | 214 cases

40%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 15%

11 years | 258 cases

15%
Car Accident 10%

11 years | 34 cases

10%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

11 years | 56 cases

10%
Expungement 5%

11 years | 44 cases

5%

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 21 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Killham Law Office

16165 North 83rd Avenue, Suite 200, Peoria, AZ, 85382

Killham Law

60 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 900, Tempe, AZ, 85281

Killham Law

7272 E. Indian School Road, Suite 540, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251

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Laura J Killham's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable and accessible

I had a situation I needed some clarification on regarding a current legal situation I’m facing. I have yet to make decision on how I will proceed, but recommend Laura to anyone that finds themselves facing a difficult legal situation. She was patient, informative and appeared eager to help while n...ot pressuring me to hire her. She laid out what that would entail and how I may not have that need at the current stage of possible pending charges. If my current situation requires her experience, I wouldn’t hesitate to employ her counsel. I recommend if you have such a need for legal counsel and advice.

Posted by Rachel | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thankful for Laura Killham & all of her hard work!

Laura was extremely helpful with bringing the charges I had against me down & made the consequences much more preferable than what the outcome could've been for me. She also made it very easy for my husband & I, who travel, by making it to where we didn't have to go back to AZ for court. She handled ...all of our business through phone & email. She was able to thoroughly answer any questions we had at any time. We are so grateful to have been recommended her service.

Posted by Charles | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Superb Lawyer

In 2017 I was arrested for a DUI offense and after about a week or so I met Laura and decided she was the lawyer for me. Laura immediately made me feel comfortable and I believed she would do an excellent job representing me, especially since she is a former prosecutor. Throughout the entire process ...Laura answered all my questions and provided excellent advice. Most importantly Laura was able to keep my jail time to a minimum and I felt the entire process went very smoothly thanks to her. If you want a lawyer that will listen to your questions/concerns all while providing top notch defense services, Laura is the person for you.

Posted by Tansel Eisele | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best outcome lawyer

I hired Laura Killham for my son's two back-to-back drunk driving cases. She did everything she could for the best outcome for him. She worked tirelessly, saved my son's future and my son did not spend a day in jail. Not only that, she became a life-couch and a mentor to him. She pushed hard for a... good outcome for my son. She returned our calls immediately. She explained the law in layman's terms. I would never hire anyone else if I ever needed a lawyer. I highly recommend her.

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Laura J Killham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Sloan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I went up against Ms. Killham as a prosecutor and found her to be a fair but strong adversary. When she left the prosecutor's office, I was happy to refer cases to her that I couldn't take on."

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Gordon Thompson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Laura for 14 years as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. I have tried many cases against her. Laura is both highly competent as a lawyer and very concerned about her clients' well being."

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Gordon Thompson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Laura J. Killham

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Killham Law Office PLLC

2009 - 2014

Adjunct Professor, Maricopa Community College

2006 - 2015

Prosecutor, City Of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office

2005 - 2006

Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Honorable Judge John E. Davis

2003 - 2004

Attorney, W. Edward Morgan & Associates

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk, Sanders, Conkright & Morgan, L.L.P.

1999 - 2001

Office Manager/Paralegal, Eppright Law Office, L.L.C.

1998 - 1999

Contract Administrator, R & R Limited

1993 - 1999

Chief Clerk, Honorable Judge Anthony J. Romano

Associations

2017 - Present

Arizona Association for Justice

Member

2017 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Warrant for Driving on Suspended License

All charges dismissed

Possession of Marijuana For Sale, Class 2 Felony

Dismissed

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Education

2003

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

Speaking Engagements

2008

Arizona Prosecuting Attorney's Advisory Council

Domestic Violence

Languages

English

Activity

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