Name: Penelope A. Boyd
Address: 535 North Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19381-3497, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 300-350 per hour
Rating: 4.0

Licensed for 46 years

Child custody Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Education ... +3 more

About Penelope

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Representation of parents in custody proceedings or similar matters involving family members. Experienced in areas where party or child has a disability or there are allegations of domestic violence

26 years

25%

Divorce and Separation 25%

A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer.

26 years

25%

Education 15%

Representation of families where student has need for special education and related services or accomodations as the result of disability. Administrative proceedings, trials and appeals.

37 years

15%

Family 15%

Representation of parties in divorce and other family law proceedings. Experienced in areas where party or child has a disability or there are allegations of domestic violence

26 years

15%

Domestic Violence 10%

Representation of individuals seeking to stop the violence in their lives. Representation in Protection from Abuse (PFA) or Protection from Sexual Violence / Intimidation (PSVI).

26 years

10%

Mediation 10%

The mediation process can help you resolve disputes without going to court. In a mediation proceeding, a neutral third party (a mediation lawyer or mediator) meets with you and the person you disagree with.

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 46 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

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Location

Penelope A. Boyd LLC

535 North Church Street, Suite 313, West Chester, PA, 19381-3497

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Penelope A. Boyd's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Failure to communicate

Ms Boyd was hired to represent me in a divorce. I signed the divorce papers, and thought I was divorces until I was taken to court for alimony and found out it never went through and not one word from Ms. Boyd.

Penelope Boyd

Replied last January 16, 2020

I am sorry that this was your experience; however, whenever divorce is initially discussed I try to make sure clients understand that they will sign many papers, but a divorce decree is a special order. Clients in divorce always receive a copy of the divorce decree to show they are divorced. If you wish to contact me about this, please call.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2014

I don't think I can say enough regarding Penelope Boyd as a lawyer-

I am very satisfied with the service that Penelope has provided during my case. I had many challenges throughout my case and Penelope was ready to tackle all of them one by one. She was very welcoming and understanding towards my situation. She did a great job keeping up with my case and supporting m...e with confidence. She does her best to return your call or reply to your voice messages even on a weekend (her off time!) She is very clear when giving his professional advice and will always find the best and easiest solution for you. Unlike other lawyers I’ve dealt with in the past, she is amazing to work with and will always guide you into the right direction with her impressive experience. I strongly recommend her especially for the toughest and trickiest cases. As a mother herself she is more than amazing working in your child's best interest. I have worked with Ms. Boyd for eight years now and consider not just my lawyer but a friend that really cares!

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Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2013

Great Domestic Violance and Divorce Attorney

Penny represented me in a matter. She cared about my case and because of her I received a good result. I would strongly recommend her to others.

Posted by Jenny | May 1, 2013

She is Wonderful!

I love Penelope Boyd! She is calm, caring, and thoughtful. She takes the time to listen to me and thoroughly explains my options. Some lawyers can be bossy and domineering, but Penelope is not that way at all. She makes me feel more secure in a very stressful situation! I would recommend her with... no hesitation.

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Penelope A. Boyd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Fosnocht

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Deborah McKenty

Domestic violence lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Deborah Brand

Domestic violence lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Rami Bishay

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Laurie Wyche-Abele

Domestic violence lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating: 7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Public Reprimand issued in PA, 2020

updated on 05/11/2021

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Penelope A. Boyd, Attorney

2004 - 2011

Attorney, Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

1988 - 1990

Senior Staff Attorney, Disabilities Law Project, Philadelphia

1980 - 1988

Public Defender, Department of the Public Advocate, State of New Jersey

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Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Chester County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1980 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Mescanti v. Mescanti

Wife's PFA upheld

Oberti v Clementon School District

First case in United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to recognize inclusion in special education cases

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Education

1979

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Pennsylvania State University

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Speaking Engagements

2012

Domestic Violence Center Chester County

Meet The Attorney

2011

Crime Victims Center of Chester County

Criminal Law Seminar

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Publications

1988

Children's Legal Rights Journal Developing Legal Strategies for Obtaining Services for Children with Emotional Problem

1980

Villanova Law Review Strategies in Zoning and Community Living Arrangements for Retarded Citizens: Parens Patriae Meets Police Power

1979

Stanford Law Review The Promise of the Pennhurst Case

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Languages

English

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Activity

327

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