Laura McDermott

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.

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Arizona

Since 1999

Attorney / Owner

McDermott Law Firm, PLLC

2013 - 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)

2008 - 2013

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)

1999 - 2008

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.

University of Maine School of Law

J.D. | Law

1995 - 1998

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.

University of Maine - Orono

B.A. | Psychology

1987 - 1994

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Activities: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Psi Chi Honor Society (Psychology majors); Thursday Club Award; Presidential Achievement Pin Award.

Passamaquoddy Tribal Member

Member

Current

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").

Criminal Rules and Procedures Committee (Arizona State Bar)

Former Committee Member

Current

Activities: Former Member "Criminal Rules and Procedures" Arizona State Bar Committee.

Pinal County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

State Bar of Arizona

Member

1999 - Current