Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt, Employment Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
focused on Employment and Litigation
Phoenix, AZ
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Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- Phoenix, ARIZONA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt: Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kristina takes on
Kristina concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kristina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Kristina takes employment matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristina agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Kristina takes litigation matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristina agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt — employment lawyer in Phoenix
Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Kris Leonhardt is an associate in the firm’s Phoenix office. She focuses her practice on defending employers against a wide range of employment law claims, including disability, race, age, and sexual harassment, retaliation, and unlawful termination of employment.
Kris earned her J.D., cum laude, (2008) from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where she was a Pedrick Scholarship Recipient, worked for the Arizona Justice Project and participated in the ASU Lodestar Mediation Clinic.
Before joining Fisher Phillips, Kris gained significant litigation and trial experience practicing family, criminal, and general civil law. She also spent two years at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Kris has a Preeminent AV Rating, has earned the “Client Distinction Award” by Martindale-Hubbell, and was rated “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in Arizona” by National Trial Lawyers.
Kris was admitted to the practice of law in Arizona in 2008 and Kentucky in 2010. Kris is a second-generation attorney, following in the footsteps of her father, uncles, and brother.
How Kristina handles employment matters
Kris Leonhardt is an associate in the firm’s Phoenix office. She focuses her practice on defending employers against a wide range of employment law claims, including disability, race, age, and sexual harassment, retaliation, and unlawful termination of employment. Kris earned her J.D., cum laude, (2008) from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where she was a Pedrick…
The kind of cases Kristina takes
Kristina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Arizona State University
J.D. · 2008
Kristina studied at J.D. in Arizona State University.
Law school and academic background
Kristina completed J.D. in Arizona State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kristina runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Kristina has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt's office in Phoenix
Kristina's primary office is at 3200 North Central Avenue, Suite 1550, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kristina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kristina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristina's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kristina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kristina
Kristina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kristina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kristina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kristina "Kris" Leonhardt
How much does it cost to hire Kristina for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kristina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kristina offer a free consultation?
Kristina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristina's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kristina's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kristina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kristina take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Kristina is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kristina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kristina?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kristina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kristina accepting new employment clients right now?
Kristina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona
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