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Laura McDermott

Laura McDermott

McDermott Law Firm, PLLC
  • Family Law, Divorce, Estate Planning ...
  • Arizona
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Attorney Laura McDermott concentrates her law practice on Family Law (Divorce, Child Custody, Orders of Protection), Guardianship / Conservatorship matters, and Estate Planning. With over 20 years of legal experience in Arizona (including 13 years as a criminal prosecutor), Laura McDermott represents clients throughout Pinal County. The McDermott Law Firm offers clients an online Client Portal and convenient payment options.

Education
University of Maine School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Activities: Maine Association for Public Interest Law; David Santee Miller Scholarship (for outstanding public interest work); Native American Law Students Association; Student Bar Association Social Committee, Placement Committee, and Technology Committee; Federal Indian Bar Association & American Bar Association Student Member.
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University of Maine - Orono
B.A. | Psychology
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Activities: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Psi Chi Honor Society (Psychology majors); Thursday Club Award; Presidential Achievement Pin Award.
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Professional Experience
Attorney / Owner
McDermott Law Firm, PLLC
- Current
Attorney Laura McDermott concentrates her law practice on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Estate Planning. With over 18 years of legal experience in Arizona, Laura McDermott represents clients in Pinal County, Arizona. The McDermott Law Firm offers convenient payment options and flexible payment plans.
Deputy County Attorney
Pinal County Attorney's Office (Florence, Arizona)
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Criminal Felony Prosecutor. Served in the general Felony Trials Unit (including non-capital homicides) and Felony / Misdemeanor Charging Unit, and handled Justice Court assignment. Arizona law instructor for police recruits at the Central Arizona Regional Law Officers Training Academy (Carlota). Recognized by AZPOST (Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training) as a special instructor in the topic area of Law & Legal matters. Pinal County COJET Instructor 2011 & 2012 (Committee on Judicial Education and Training).
Deputy County Attorney
Maricopa County Attorney's Office (Phoenix, Arizona)
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Criminal Felony Prosecutor. Served in the following specific bureaus: Pretrial (including Justice Court), General Trial Group, Southeast Major Crimes (Gang/Repeat Offender Unit). Served as Assistant Bureau Chief for the Southeast Major Crimes Unit.
Professional Associations
Passamaquoddy Tribal Member
Member
Current
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DNA People's Legal Services, Inc.
Former Board Member
Current
Activities: Former Board Member (Arizona State Bar Appointed) - Dine Beiina Nahiilna Be Agha'diit'ahii (DNA) People's Legal Services, Inc. ("Attorneys who Contribute to the Revitalization of the People").
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Criminal Rules and Procedures Committee (Arizona State Bar)
Former Committee Member
Current
Activities: Former Member "Criminal Rules and Procedures" Arizona State Bar Committee.
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Pinal County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Arizona
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 60 minute consultations
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, AMEX
Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Estate Planning
    Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Family Arbitration
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
McDermott Law Firm
Contact & Map
Florence Office
355 North Main Street
PO Box 1799
Florence, AZ 85132
Telephone: (520) 222-8341
Fax: (520) 222-8349
Monday: 9 AM - 4 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Office Hours by appointment only.