ATTORNEYS & LEGAL PARAPROFESSIONAL

Patrick Sampair

Attorney at Law

Patrick Sampair has over 43 years of legal experience and has helped thousands of Arizonans with their family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, child relocation and alimony (or spousal maintenance) disputes. Mr. Sampair has expertise resolving complex financial matters that arise in a family law dispute, drawn in part from his experience litigating civil and criminal tax cases during his early years of law practice. Mr. Sampair is particularly committed to providing his clients with effective and affordable legal representation; he is dedicated to minimizing the negative effects divorce proceedings and related disputes can have on children.

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Brandy Ramsay

Attorney at Law

Brandy has assisted Arizona families with family law matters for more than twenty-three years. She has used her impressive skills to represent clients in every area of family law, including: divorce, legal separation, paternity, child support, decree enforcements and modifications, alternative dispute resolution and more. With experience, determination and finesse spanning over two decades, Brandy has successfully guided Hundreds of families through difficult times and onto new beginnings. Brandy gives each and every case her full commitment and dedication. She is highly skilled at taking an amicable, collaborative approach or being a relentless advocate in the Courtroom.

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Carlie Owsley

Attorney at Law

Carlie was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She has over 21 years of family and juvenile law experience. She attended Arizona State University earning her B.A. in Political Science in 1998. She attended law school at Texas A&M (formerly Texas Wesleyan) earning her law degree in 2002. While in law school, Carlie was elected as President of the Student Bar Association. Carlie has won several awards, including the Volunteer Lawyers Program ‘For Love of Justice’ Pro Bono Attorney of the Year for Phoenix in 2009 and 2013. Carlie is known for her passionate and unrelenting representation for all clients in the most difficult of cases. Carlie also acted as a Maricopa County Judge Pro Tem for three years in family law and child support matters.

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Laura Gillis

Attorney at Law

For over two decades, Attorney Laura Gillis has dedicated her legal career to assisting clients during the most difficult times in their lives. 

Ms. Gillis concentrates her focus to the area of family law and domestic relations matters.  She exclusively handles cases of divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, and the establishment of paternity.  Ms. Gillis also handles post decree modifications of agreements regarding parenting time, legal decision-making authority, child support and spousal maintenance. 

Laura’s approach to family law is deeply rooted in her belief that strong communication and understanding are crucial to navigating family disputes.

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Michele Surett

Licensed Paraprofessional

Michele was admitted as an affiliate member to the State Bar of Arizona in May 2024 and is licensed to practice family law consistent with ACJA § 7-210.  She has worked in the area of family law for over 22 years and in the legal industry since 1995.  For more than two decades, Michele has focused her practice on matters related to divorce, child support, child-related legal decision making, parenting time, asset and debt division, spousal support and modification of existing court orders. 

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Erica Rogers

Office Manager

Erica has a decade of experience with The Sampair Group, handling all aspects of daily business operations. In addition to operational duties, she is responsible for the firm’s financial management. Erica works closely with clients to ensure a positive experience.

Erica takes pride in helping create a positive work environment where the legal team can do their best work and clients feel cared for every step of the way. 

In her free time, Erica enjoys spending time with her friends, family, husband and dog, Luci.

Stephanie Savage

Paralegal

Stephanie is a dedicated family law paralegal with 20 years of experience in Family Law. Throughout her career, Stephanie has developed expertise in family law matters, including divorce proceedings, parenting time disputes, and child support. She is skilled in legal research, document preparation, and client communication, consistently providing invaluable support to the attorneys she works with.

Stephanie’s attention to detail and organizational skills have been instrumental in managing complex case files and ensuring all deadlines are met.  She has a thorough understanding of court procedures and filing requirements.

In addition to her technical skills, Stephanie is known for her empathy and compassion when working with clients who are often going through challenging times. Stephanie is able to take her personal experiences in helping families navigate their family law case with professionalism and care.

Stephanie enjoys learning the rules and case law to stay current with changes in family law. Her commitment to professional development and passion for helping families make her a valuable asset. 

In Stephanie’s personal time, she is a Mother and Bonus-Mother to six children ranging from 22 to 7.  She enjoys spending time with her family, especially in the Arizona Outdoors and all things fast.  Her and her family can regularly be found jet skiing all across the state or on a desert trail in the side-by-side. 

Connie Himes

Paralegal

Connie has worked in the legal field for almost 40 years, beginning as a legal secretary.  In the 1990s, Connie graduated from American Institute in Phoenix, Arizona with an Associates Decree in Paralegal Studies.  Connie is currently working in family law area with The Sampair Group and has previously worked in civil litigation, probate, estate planning, family law, and Bankruptcy.  Connie enjoys thrift store shopping in her leisure time.