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Biography
For 16 years attorney Andre L. Pennington has assisted clients in navigating the waters of estate planning and specializes in wills, trusts, estate administration & litigation, and guardianships & conservatorships.
He has been rated by Super Lawyers and has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today as one of America's top estate planning attorneys.
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- California State University - Fullerton
- B.A. (2003) | Sociology and Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Academic Honors
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Professional Experience
- Owner
- Pennington Law - Estate Planning
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- Reserve Military Attorney (Rank of Major)
- U.S. Air Force Reserve, JAG Corps.
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- Judge Pro Tem
- Maricopa County Justice Courts
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- Assistant Federal Defender
- Federal Defenders Office, District of Arizona
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- Military Attorney
- U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps.
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- Deputy State Public Defender
- Colorado State Public Defender
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- JAG Reservists and the Air Force Mission
- Arizona Attorney Magazine
- Peterson's Area Defense Counsel Works for You
- Space Observer
- Presidential Election: Do's and Don'ts During Election Season
- 21st Space Wing Newspaper
- Where Are They Now?
- Loyola Law School, Center for Juvenile Law & Policy
Speaking Engagements
- Closing Argument, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base TRIALS Course
- Trial Advocacy for Sexual Assault Cases, Advanced Sexual Assault Litigation Course
- Closing Argument, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base TRIALS Course
- Trial Advocacy, Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course
- Direct Examination, Lackland Air Force Base TRIALS Course
Certifications
- Notary
- Arizona Secretary of State
Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Member
- Lawyers of Distinction
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- Elite Lawyer
- Litigator of the Year
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers
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- Best Attorneys of America
Professional Associations
- Arizona's Children Coalition
- General Counsel & Director
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Arizona Bar Association  # 032993
- Member
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- Activities: Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estates
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- El Paso County Bar Association
- Member
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- Colorado Bar Association
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
- State Bar of Arizona
- ID Number: 032993
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- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- ID Number: 37877
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- Air Force Court of Appeals
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Could I be sued for becoming PR for probate without notifying heir? How hard is it to prove that I didnt mail other heir
- A: This is illegal and you’d hold liability both civilly and potentially criminally. It’s important to do the right thing. Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching.
- Q. Is the case closed? Was money awarded? Is he trying to settle with insurance companies outside of court now that hes PR?
- A: You’d need to check the court records. You are entitled to see all filings. You may want to hire an experienced probate lawyer to assist as well. Good luck!
- Q. Is the beneficiary on the deed to my deceased sister's home obligated to reimburse me for a mortgage payment?
- A: I am assuming that probate was opened in AZ. If that is true, you'd likely want to file a creditor's claim against the probate estate. You should contact an experienced probate attorney to discuss the specifics and other options.
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