Karp & Weiss, P.C.

Karp & Weiss was founded in 1984 by three trial attorneys, with three diverse specialties, all with a mission to meet the special needs of their clients. Over 30 years later, the team at Karp & Weiss continues to achieve their mission of client satisfaction and a high quality of legal service in personal injury, criminal defense, probate and family law cases.

Our lawyers are well known and highly respected litigators in Tucson. Leonard Karp and Laura Belleau are Fellows in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellows in the International Academy of Family Lawyers and Diplomates in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. Laura Belleau is a certified family law specialist. Leonard Karp was a recipient of the Foundation for Family Justice Lifetime Achievement Award. Steve Weiss was a recipient of the prestigious Tom Karas and Bob Hooker Criminal Justice Awards. Marissa Sites is an active member of several professional associations and a recipient of the 2019 40 Under 40 Award.

Karp & Weiss attorneys are regularly invited to speak at seminars and educate other attorneys and judges about legal issues. Our lawyers have assumed leadership roles in both legal and community organizations. Karp & Weiss has earned an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating, which signifies the highest level of excellence for legal ability and ethical reputation.

Laura C. Belleau

Laura Belleau limits her practice to family law and domestic relations cases, including those involving complex financial issues and child custody. An almost life-long resident of Tucson, she received both her undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Arizona. She is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State of Arizona's Board of Legal Specialization. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, serving as the National Treasurer on the Executive Committee. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. She is a Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, a select group of the top family trial lawyers from across the country. She is a current member and past-president of the Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. She is a Judge Pro Tempore for the Arizona Superior Court, Pima County and she frequently speaks and writes on family law topics.