$ 350-375 per hour
About Thea
Biography
Thea M. Gilbert has represented hundreds of children and parents in both juvenile dependency and family law cases. Ms. Gilbert has represented children who are taken away from their parents, as well as children who are in trouble with the law. Parents who have lost custody of their children to the state need specialized and highly skilled legal representation. Ms. Gilbert has the experience and knowledge to help parents work toward getting their children back as well as working with DCS effectively.
Ms. Gilbert also specializes in representing foster parents in both juvenile court cases as well as licensing investigations.
Grandparents and relatives involved in juvenile or family court need legal advice and explanations of how the process and the law works.
Attorney Gilbert has represented numerous clients in complex divorce and custody cases. Her many years of experience as a trial lawyer in a variety of different cases has resulted in a strong success record.
Specializing in Divorce and Family Law matters.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
30%
Juvenile Law
30%
Family
20%
Divorce and Separation
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 28 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Thea M. Gilbert's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Anna | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best family law attorney in Tucson
Thea and her incredible team worked very hard on my difficult case and I won. There was a lot of private detective work and they got to the bottom of everything. I have gone through other lawyers and she is by far the best. I highly recommend her.
Posted by Adam | February 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thea is the best Lawyer around!
I have had Thea for over 4 years now and the detail and depth of her work is outstanding. She has represented me many times with a favorable outcome. She always puts the child first and is as ethical as they come. Thea is thorough and is able represent you and your better than anyone else in the ar...
Posted by Mark | January 26, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent, knows her case!
Thea was rabid in court and pursued everything we should have in court. The other attorney was clearly on edge when Thea brought up point after point in my case and we won everything I asked for.
Thea M. Gilbert's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked opposite Thea on a number of difficult cases, and have been consistently impressed by her strong advocacy on behalf of her clients."
Cedric Hopkins
Appeals lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Principal Attorney, Gilbert Law Firm PC
Associations
2012 - Present
Pima County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
Education
1997
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Middlebury College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Russian
English