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Jo Ann Citron

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Citron Law

233 Needham Street

Suite 300

Newton, MA 02464

Office: 617-326-1300
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“Honest, efficient, effective”

Posted by: Mike, 2011-10-12 4 months ago.

Client Review: I have, and do still recommend Citron Law. Jo Ann Citron's foresight, preparedness, and efficiency impressed me, and those I referred to her... more

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“Disastrously Incompetent”

Posted by: Simon, 2010-03-29 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Jo Ann Citron mis-handled my divorce case for several months. She had no clear plan, could not effectively present my case in court appearances,... more

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Jo Ann is an excellent child custody attorney who regularly handles high conflict, sophisticated custody matters. I do not hesitate to recommend her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Calvin Heinle , Boston (MA), Over 2 years ago

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License

19 years since Jo Ann Citron was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts	Active	1992	01/29/2012
New York	Currently registered	1993	05/21/2011

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
Principal at Citron Law	2004–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Vassar College		A.B.
Boston University		Ph.D.

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board member	Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem	2011-present
Education Committee	Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem	2010-present

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Reputation Level 8

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Guides:	4	Legal Guides
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Cases

Demers v. Bracci

Outcome: Citron Law's client prevailed in a relocation trial.

Beth R. v. Donna M., 853 N.Y.S. 2d 851

Outcome: Citron Law obtained the first same-sex divorce in New York state, prior to the licensing of same-sex marriage.

Smith v. Jones, 69 Mass. App. Ct. 400

Outcome: Citron Law's client prevailed in a de facto parent trial and appeal.

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
"Marriage is Here to Stay in Massachusettss"	Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide	2007
"Sexuality, Marriage, and Relationships"	The Future of Gay Rights in America	2005

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Custody in the 50 States	Shared Parenting: Solomon's Dilemma in the 21st Century	2011
Relocation	Removal: Are We There Yet?	2011

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