John Foley
Senior Attorney
Senior Attorney John Foley offers clients more than 45 years of elite courtroom experience across Arizona and Oklahoma. His dual-focus practice delivers sophisticated representation in civil litigation and compassionate guidance in sensitive family and juvenile law matters.
A Proven Litigator & Compassionate Advocate
- Civil Litigation & Personal Injury: John aggressively represents individuals in complex disputes, balancing the scales against insurance companies, claims adjusters, and corporate counsel.
- Juvenile Law: He has extensive experience in juvenile dependency, delinquency, grandparents’ rights, and cases involving the Department of Child Safety (DCS). On a family’s most difficult days, John stands as a calm, authoritative advocate.
An Accomplished Legal Career
Before practicing in Arizona, John spent over 30 years in Oklahoma trying nearly every form of criminal and civil case. His distinguished public service career includes roles as a prosecutor handling capital offenses, Juvenile Unit Supervisor, and General Counsel for Oklahoma’s State Juvenile Delinquency Agency. He later expanded his reach to defend clients in both state and federal trial courts.
For the last 12 years, John has been leader in the Arizona legal community. He is a member and past president of the Executive Council of the Juvenile Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and a two-time recipient of the community’s highest awards for meritorious service in the Juvenile arena.
Life Beyond the Law
John’s true pride is his family. He and his wife, Janice, are proud parents and grandparents to a close-knit family of 5 children, 5 wonderful spouses, and 5 grandchildren. As John summarizes his journey: “I have been blessed in my career and in my personal life.”
Bar Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- 9th and 10th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals Courts
- Federal Circuit Courts for Arizona and Oklahoma
- State Bar for Arizona
- State Bar for Oklahoma
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Oklahoma, 1981
- Bachelor of Arts, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1978
Recognition & Professional Memberships
- The Terry L. Chandler Award for Excellence in the Field Of Juvenile Law, 2026
- The James Waite Mahoney Memorial Award for Meritorious Service, 2024
- State Bar of Arizona, Member of Executive Council of Juvenile Section
Area of Expertise
- Personal Injury
- Civil
- Juvenile








