Lori Voepel announces her new firm, Voepel Law.
Known for her fearless approach to high-stakes, high-profile, and complex appeals, Lori represents plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts and partners with trial counsel from the earliest pleadings through post-trial stages.
In her 30+ years of experience, Lori has handled more than 400 appeals in federal and state court.
With Voepel Law, Lori continues her commitment to delivering meticulous, principled, and strategic appellate representation.
Recognition & Memberships
About Lori
Before launching her firm in late 2025, Lori was a partner at two premier Valley law firms, handling appeals, assisting trial attorneys with critical motions, providing appellate guidance from the pleading stage through the trial and post-trial stages, and publishing educational resources for clients. Lori also practiced at a premier criminal defense firm representing clients in appeals and trials, many in high-profile cases.
Representative Cases
- State v. Traverso, 576 P.3d 97 (Ariz. 2025)
- Fidelity Nat. Title Ins. Co. v. Osborn III Partners, LLC, 483 P.3d 237 (Ariz. App. 2021)
- Angulo-Murrieta v. City of Yuma, et al., 484 P.3d 665 (Ariz. App. 2021)
- France v. Indus. Comm’n of Ariz., 481 P.3d 1162 (Ariz. 2021)
- Hamberlin v. State (Ariz. Game and Fish Dept.), 465 P.3d 521 (Ariz. App. 2020)
- Jackson v. Eagle KMC L.L.C., 431 P.3d 1197 (Ariz. 2019)
- Twin City Fire Ins. Co. v. Leija, 422 P.3d 1033 (Ariz. 2018)
- In Re Twelve Grand Jury Subpoenas, 908 F.3d 525 (9th Cir. 2018)
- Soto v. Sacco, 398 P.3d 90 (Ariz. 2017)
- Boruch v. State ex rel. Halikowski, 399 P.3d 686 (Ariz. App. 2017)
- Fidelity Nat. Title Ins. Co. v. Centerpoint Mech. Lien Claims, LLC, 357 P.3d 170 (Ariz. App. 2015), as amended (Dec. 30, 2016)
- Watts v. Medicis, 365 P.2d 944 (Ariz. 2016)
- Milke v. Mroz, 339 P.3d 659 (Ariz. App. 2014)
- Milke v. Ryan, 711 F.3d 998 (9th Cir. 2013)
- Yanni v. Tucker Plumbing, Inc., 312 P.3d 1130 (Ariz. App. 2013)
- Santee v. Mesa Airlines, 270 P.3d 915 (Ariz. App. 2012)
- Indep. Redistricting Comm’n v. Brewer, 275 P.3d 1267 (Ariz. 2012)
- The Best Choice Fund, LLC v. Low & Childers, 269 P.3d 678 (Ariz. App. 2011)
- Phoenix Children’s Hospital v. Grant, 265 P.3d 417 (Ariz. App. 2011)
- Bank One Corp. v. Indus. Comm’n of Arizona, 244 P.3d 571 (Ariz. App. 2010)
- Backus v. State, 203 P.3d 499 (Ariz. 2009)
- Seidman v. Seidman, 215 P.3d 382 (Ariz. App. 2009)
- Lee v. State, 182 P.3d 1169 (Ariz. 2008)
- Parra v. Indus. Comm’n of Arizona, 141 P.3d 745 (Ariz. App. 2006)
Professional Distinctions
- Tom Karas Criminal Justice Award, Arizona State Bar (2022)
- Jack Williams Appellate Achievement Award, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (2015)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Appellate Practice (2018-present)
- PHOENIX Magazine "Top Lawyer," Appellate Practice (2022-present)
- National Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Arizona (2024-present)
- Litigation Counsel of America, Order of Certus distinction (appellate lawyers) (2024-present)
- Southwest Super Lawyers (2015-present)
- AV® Preeminent™ Rated on Martindale Hubbell
- Arizona’s Finest Lawyers
- Horace Rumpole Inn of Court, Inn Member Citizen of the Year, TOPs Award, 2023
Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona, Appellate Practice Section (2000-present)
- Arizona Women Lawyers Association (1993-present), Steering Committee (2003-20022); Executive Committee (2006-2010); State Board (2004-2007); Membership Chair (2003-2005)
- Horace Rumpole Inn of Court (2005-present), Executive Committee (2019-2022)
- Arizona Association for Justice/Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (2024-present)
- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (2020-present)
- JS&H Reporter Magazine, Editor (2007-2022)
- AADC Ladder Down Program Member (2013)
- Defense Research Institute (2013-2022)
- Arizona Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee, Rules 8 & 15 (2001-2003)
- A New Leaf Organization (formerly PREHAB of Arizona), Board of Directors (2000 to 2013); Co-chair, Government Affairs Committee (2002 to 2010); Secretary (2004-2005)
- Faith House Domestic Violence Agencies, Board of Directors (1998-2000)
Education
- University of Arizona College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers, Fegtly Moot Court National Team and awards for outstanding appellate advocacy
- Northern Arizona University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1990, Distinguished Senior Award, competitive debate awards
After earning her law degree with distinction, Lori served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Thomas Zlaket of the Arizona Supreme Court, and the Honorable Cecil Patterson of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One.
Bar Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Federal, and District of Columbia Circuits
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- Arizona Supreme Court
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