I am a proud native Arizonan and love this great state. I have worked with Lawyers Title Tempe Lakeshore for over 22 years which is no small feat. Many people in the escrow industry have been with multiple companies and I am proud to say that Lawyers Title is my home. Living in central Phoenix all my life and going to school (ASU Alumni) and working in Tempe I can appreciate all the amazing differences each city in our great state has to offer. I attended St. Mary's elementary and High School and later Northern Arizona University for a semester before transferring to Arizona State University where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism at the famed Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. I also minored in business management with an emphasis in real estate at the W.P. Carey School of Business. I am married and have 2 adorable, hilarious, talented daughters. I have a strong work ethic which I attribute to my hard working parents and I am devoted to providing my clients and our customers with the best professional service and care I can give.
About Me
Senior Escrow Officer
Lawyers Title Phoenix
Amanda Zalenski
Branch Manager-Surprise, AZTheresa Hall
Escrow OfficerKim Holt
Escrow Branch ManagerTina Rynhard
Escrow OfficerMegan Ernst
Branch Manager / Senior Escrow OfficerKim Hickey
Sales ExecutiveDavid Belanger
Lawyers Title Assistant Vice President Sales & MarketingArlinda Navarrete
Sr Commercial/Residential Escrow OfficerBillie Johnson
AVP, Branch Manager & Sr. Commercial Escrow OfficerKimberly Gippert
Sr. Escrow OfficerDebbie Rogers
Sales ExecutiveStacey Bergacker
Escrow Officer
RA
Maria Shelley provided great communication throughout the transaction. Her communication made it possible for me to keep my clients updated on what phase they were at in the transaction. This was especially helpful since they are in the middle of three separate real estate transactions.
KH
Maria, Laura, and the team always respond in a timely manner and answer any questions that arise. They are knowledgeable and my transactions have always been smooth and on time.
TB
This was a complicated transaction, necessitating the buyer switching to a hard-money lender after 40 days, and a re-signing of documents by the representative seller required by the attorney for the estate. Maria Shelley and her staff got it done.
TD
Maria Shelley is the best escrow officer I've ever worked with. She's fast and knowledgeable. She has a team around her that is equally as awesome and helpful.
I look forward to doing many more deals with her and Lawyers Title in the future. They are always my title recommendation. Thanks for being amazing, Maria!
I look forward to doing many more deals with her and Lawyers Title in the future. They are always my title recommendation. Thanks for being amazing, Maria!
RL
Maria has been amazing to work with. She made everything easy and took care of all the details. Her friendly and professional approach gave me confidence throughout the process. I highly recommend Maria Shelley to anyone needing an escrow officer.
TM
Maria and Rachel at Lawyer's Title in Tempe are a phenomenal testament as to why everyone needs a title company to entrust in your real estate needs. Their professionalism and knowledge surpasses any others here in the valley. After having multiple non-compliant interactions with an agent in a transaction, Maria successfully guided us through the rough patches and made sure we knew all the possible outcomes should the other half not want to close. Their attention to detail allowed us to keep the smoothest transition we could have possibly had.
Every transaction I have ever had with Maria's team has been great. This deal just really won me over for her professionalism and attention to detail!
Every transaction I have ever had with Maria's team has been great. This deal just really won me over for her professionalism and attention to detail!
MN
Maria Shelley and her team did a great job handling our escrow, I am based in Tucson and typically escrow locally however was impressed how seamless the transaction was being up there. Thank you.
VV
Maria Shelley is very knowledgeable and is an excellent escrow officer. I always recommend her to all my clients for a smooth and excellent experience.
NC
Maria is very knowledgeable and excels at customer service and responsiveness.
SP
Another title company was unable to close my cash buyer?s escrow due to a seller power of attorney issue. The listing agent suggested that in a last ditch effort to save the deal that we switch the escrow to her preferred title company. It couldn?t hurt, so we decided to give it a try. I?n sure glad we did because I had the pleasure of working with Randee Riley. Randee was smart, communicative, efficient and kept us informed the entire way as she navigated this atypical escrow. My buyer was so grateful to finally receive her keys yesterday and I know thats because of Randee?s expertise and diligence. Thanks Randee!
MM
Great company to work with! Professional, responsive and very communicative!
CB
Lawyers Title was incredible! I am a new agent and have many questions. Rachel and Maria were so kind and caring, they made me feel like we were old friends and all of my questions were important! Feeling comfortable is something everyone wants to feel. Their ability to be professional, but make you feel like a friend sets them apart. I will always use them if I can! You cannot go wrong with using Maria & Rachel and their entire team!
NB
I absolutely love Maria Shelley and her team at Lawyers Title! They are professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. Maria is one of a kind and actually cares about the escrow and those who are involved.
JV
Maria was very professional and patient and listen responded to all her needs. Thank you.
VV
Maria and her team provide excellent service, communication is great and always a smooth transaction. Highly Recommend Maria Shelley at Lawyers Title!
JL
Maria is truly amazing! Her wealth of knowledge , communication and positive attitude are always appreciated during the transaction.She is my go-to Escrow officer each time.
KA
Maria Shelley and her team are THE BEST!!
They?re extremely knowledgeable, professional, and do what it takes to get the job done!! I?ve done over 30+ deals with them and will continue to do so in the future. I feel at ease having an escrow officer who has our clients best interest at heart!
They?re extremely knowledgeable, professional, and do what it takes to get the job done!! I?ve done over 30+ deals with them and will continue to do so in the future. I feel at ease having an escrow officer who has our clients best interest at heart!
TM
It is so difficult to express the ease and comfort in working with Maria and Rachel at Lawyer?s Title. I had everything that could go possibly wrong in a transaction and these folks were with me through the end. Wire Fraud is still a very real, but it was a relief knowing Lawyer?s title knew exactly what to do to get us the information we needed. I would choose over and over again to work with this team of people!
RL
Maria Shelley is fantastic! I have been working with Maria for many years, and she has provided excellent service throughout and through every circumstance, she is knowledgeable, reliable, consistent, and always goes the extra mile! Maria is the reason why Lawyers Title is my top choice for escrow!
YM
Maria Shelley is so responsive and almost always directly answers the phone or is available for my questions!
RM
Maria and her team are top notch. Love working with them!!
JP
You simply can't find a better title company than Lawyer's Title, and a better team than Maria Shelley's. Communication, professionalism, expertise, etc. Can't wait until my next transaction with them!
LS
Maria and her team were extremely responsive and knowledgeable through the entire process and provided a smooth closing!
RM
Maria and her team were amazing, very knowledgeable, this was a tough transaction because of unforeseen circumstances brought on by the buyer and Maria figured out a way to still get it done within the original COE date. Highly satisfied and will be using Maria as my go to escrow officer for all future deals both personally and professionally.
PC
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