About Murillo Law Firm

Sarah is a proud Arizona native who has spent her entire life in the West Valley, building deep roots in the community she now serves. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Ernest, and together they have raised three children — Chano, Alycia, and Virginia. Her family’s passion for helping others is reflected in their careers, with Chano and Virginia both serving as nurses and Alycia working as a Behavioral Health Technician supporting children on the autism spectrum.

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After a distinguished 21-year career with the Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department, Sarah followed her lifelong dream of opening her own estate planning firm. Throughout her career, she was driven by a passion for helping families navigate difficult situations, create stability, and build brighter futures — values that now guide her work in estate planning.

 

Sarah believes estate planning is about far more than legal documents. It is about protecting the people you love, preserving your values, and creating peace of mind for future generations. She works closely with individuals and families to create personalized plans that help protect assets, avoid probate, designate trusted decision-makers, name guardians for children, and reduce the likelihood of family conflict during difficult times.

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One of Sarah’s greatest passions is helping families preserve their stories, traditions, and life lessons through legacy planning tools such as life story videos and personal letters. She understands firsthand how quickly opportunities to ask meaningful questions and capture important memories can pass, and she is dedicated to helping families preserve those moments for generations to come.

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During her time with Maricopa County, Sarah rose through the ranks to become an accomplished Deputy Chief Probation Officer overseeing multiple divisions and the Community Supervision Bureau. She was recognized for her collaborative leadership and commitment to juvenile justice reform, leading several high-impact initiatives focused on improving outcomes for youth and families. Her work included implementing the Crossover Youth Practice Model for youth involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, as well as developing initiatives to identify and support victims of sex trafficking in collaboration with community stakeholders and researchers at Arizona State University.

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Sarah brings a uniquely diverse background in leadership, operations, program development, policy creation, strategic planning, training, budgeting, and legal systems. Her experience advocating for children and families throughout her career gives her a compassionate and practical approach to estate planning that clients deeply value.

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Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her growing family, including her grandbaby Holland. She loves hiking, cooking, movie nights, game nights, family vacations, swimming, reading, and dancing.