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Lisa Whalen
also known as Lisa Whalen Bleich
About Lisa
Biography
Lisa A. Whalen was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Florida in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and in 1995 she graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law, in Miami, Florida, with a Juris Doctorate.
Lisa was in private practice from 2001 until 2007. In January 2008, she was appointed as a Commissioner/Judge Pro Tem by the Presiding Judge of Yuma County Superior Court. During her time on the bench she served as a trial judge. Her case assignments included domestic relations, felony criminal, drug court and mental health court.
Her greatest achievement at the Court was her dedication to the creation of the Yuma County Mental Health Court. This was the first Regional Mental Health Court in the State of Arizona.
In 2015, Yuma County Mental Health received the prestigious Arizona Supreme Court’s Justice Achievement Award for Access to Justice. That same year, Lisa was nominated for citizen of the year for her dedication and work with the mental health court.
Lisa retired from her judicial position in May of 2016. She returned to private practice and relocated to Phoenix. Her practice is the area of family law and ancillary related matters such as misdemeanor criminal cases and protective orders.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 9 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 26 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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Lisa Whalen's Reviews
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4 Client Reviews
Lisa Whalen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is an experienced litigator with vast experience in family law. She will treat you with care and compassion while aggressively representing your case."
"Lisa is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. She gets fantastic results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa Whalen Bleich is a talented and skilled family law attorney. Her experience and expertise is unmatched. Lisa goes above and beyond to service her client's needs and individually advocate for each client. Not only is she a fantastic writer, but also a skilled litigator. I absolutely endorse this attorney."
"I have worked with Lisa since 2005. I have had several cases where Lisa was opposing counsel and I appeared in front of her during her time as judge pro tem. It is my opinion that Lisa is intelligent, compasionate, and works hard for her clients to achieve the best outcomes for them."
"Lisa Whalen Bleich is an intelligent, ethical attorney who cares greatly for her clients. Prospective clients should feel very confident with her helping to resolve some of life's most difficult times."
"I have known and worked with Lisa for more than 15 years in the Yuma community, both as opposing counsel and during her tenure as judge pro tem. Lisa is smart, knowledgeable and caring. She works hard and fights hard for her clients to receive the very best result possible. I am pleased to recommend and endorse her!"
"I am fortunate to call Lisa a co-worker. Lisa is intelligent, aggressive, responsive, and detail-oriented. She knows how to command a courtroom and how to effectively work with opposing counsel. You are in good hands with Lisa!"
Experience
Honors
2015
Access to Justice, Arizona Supreme Court
2015
Heart of Yuma (nominated finalist), Yuma County
2015
Citizen of the year (nominated finalist), Yuma County
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Owens & Perkins
2018 - 2018
Attorney, Law Office of Lisa Whalen Bleich
2018 - 2019
Family Law Attorney, Cantor Law Group
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Bleich Law Office
2008 - 2016
Commissioner/Judge Pro Tem, Yuma County Superior Court
Associations
Governor’s Committee to Estalblish Statwide Mental Health Court Rules and Standards
2009 - 2010
Arizona Judgs AssociationRural County Representative
Education
1998
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Florida
Criminal Justice
Speaking Engagements
2015
Our Courts Arizona
Bill of Rights