Atty. Mark Shields
“Family law should be handled by someone who cares.” Mark Shields began with Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school. Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and appeals and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, juvenile law, and other related fields.
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About Mark Shields at a glance
Mark Shields is a Partner and Family Law Attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gillespieshields. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1997) and U.S. District Court District of Arizona (1997). Educated at Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 1997) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Sociology, 1993). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “Family law should be handled by someone who cares.” Mark Shields began with Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school
- Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and appeals and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, juvenile law, and other related fields
- Mark is happy to report that his approach to practicing law has changed remarkably little during the recessions that have been endured over the course of his career because he has always sought to deliver true value to his clients
- Whether the case involves millions of dollars or no dollars, Mark has consistently sought to provide his clients the best service for the most accessible price
- Mark has been married for twenty-five years and is the proud father of five daughters
- He is a native of Arizona and has deep Arizona roots, going back four generations
- He is also a third-generation Arizona lawyer
- Mark graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology
- Before earning his bachelor’s degree, Mark also spent two years in Portugal as a missionary for his church and working with people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures
- After working for a year or two while his wife finished up her degree, Mark entered the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated in 1997
- Mark’s law school class was ranked seventh in the nation for average GPA and LSAT scores, so he was immediately initiated into a highly competitive environment
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Mark Shields is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Arizona →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mark Shields is one of 9,437 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Arizona →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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