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Joy Pennington

Joy Pennington

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 15 years

Juvenile law Lawyer at Milton, MA
Practice Areas: Juvenile, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

400 Granite Ave, Milton, MA

About Joy

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Juvenile Law 50%

Juvenile Law includes Care & Protection (DCF Cases), Child Requiring Assistance (CRA), Guardianship and Adoption Cases. These matters require extensive knowledge of domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, and educational law.

16 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Family 32%

Family Law Practice includes divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support and guardianship of minors and adults. These cases often encompass domestic violence, mental health, and substance abuse.

16 years

32%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

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Law Offices of Joy Pennington

400 Granite Ave, Milton, MA, 02186-5608

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Joy Pennington's Reviews

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24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Joy Pennington - 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience working with Joy Pennington on my prenuptial agreement. From our first meeting, she was very upfront about expectations and her work style, and made sure everything was clear before I committed to anything. That level of transparency immediately built trust for me. She wal...ked me through a process that felt very unfamiliar and overwhelming at first, and did so in a way that made me feel supported and genuinely advocated for as a woman. Joy is empathetic, realistic, and refreshingly real — no fluff, no pressure. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for legal advice or support.

Posted by Katerina | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best of the best!

Navigating a divorce felt incredibly daunting, and I honestly didn't know where to begin. Joy was an absolute bad ass! From our very first meeting, she immediately put me at ease and clearly explained every step of the process. I came to her feeling scared, vulnerable, and completely unsure of my fut...ure, but she quickly became my rock. Beyond her legal brilliance and fierce advocacy, she was incredibly empathetic and a true source of strength when I was at my most vulnerable. There wasn't a single question she didn't answer thoroughly, often anticipating my concerns before I even voiced them. She consistently went above and beyond – whether it was calming my fears during a particularly stressful moment or meticulously dissecting legal documents to ensure I understood everything. Her responsiveness was incredible; I always felt like a priority, and I knew I could count on her to be there for me. She didn't just handle my case; she genuinely empowered me through one of the most challenging periods of my life. This process was about more than just legal outcomes; it was about transforming my life for my small children and I. She was the backbone I needed to make that change, and for that, she will always be a great piece of this chapter in my life. I truly believe I wouldn't have gotten through this as successfully, or with my sanity intact, without her unwavering support, expertise, and dedication. If you're looking for a divorce lawyer who is not only a brilliant legal mind but also a compassionate human being who will fight relentlessly for you, look no further. I am eternally grateful for everything she has done for me. And will continue to work with her in the future, I’m most definitely will need it!!

Posted by Amber | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

QUEEN

Joy has represented me twice, very successfully, for a child visitation and subsequent child custody case. This was a very long and drawn out process due to petulance, false accusations, petty tactics etc. I didn’t deserve such an incredible human. Nobody does. Joy might be an actual angel, not a... human being….Her advocacy on my behalf healed more trauma than any doctor has even come close to. The sweetest , most cathartic vindication. I am passionate and not very well spoken when I feel there are injustices happening. My mouth has been my downfall since childhood. I don’t think any other attorney would have been able to fully understand me, and thus the case, the way Joy did. I was so nervous at first because at surface level, my situation could have been easily misunderstood and manipulated but it didn’t take long until I stopped getting nervous or angry at the antics of the narcissistic psychopath I was up against. I had 100% faith that Joy would bring justice to a very much needed situation. There aren’t enough words. The world doesn’t deserve her. I’m not kidding or exaggerating. At all. Warrioress.

Posted by Isaiah | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Joy Pennington Is The Best !!!

Joy Pennington Is Literally The Best !!! Where Can I Start !! lol I Was Going Through Custody Battle With My Children’s Mother For 3 Years & Joy Represented Me The Best Way Possible , Throughout The Years She’s giving Me The Greatest Advice , She’s Giving The Best Recommendations For I To Con...tact Recourses To Help My Situation & She’s Not Once Made Me Feel Like I Couldn’t Come To Her For Any Advice Or Anything To Help Me & My Children’s Situation Out , She Does Her Homework And Is Not Going To Give You A Bad Representation HIRE HER

Posted by Kendra | July 25, 2022

If perfect was a thing ; if perfect was a lawyer

I have worked with Attorney Pennington on and off for the past 2/3 years on different matters . I enjoyed having her as an attorney. She is VERY knowledgeable and willing to do the work necessary to see her clients succeed . I’ve always been able to get ahold of her, I’ve always felt supported and... at times I’ve even felt she went above and beyond for me . This is simply because she’s made it a point to be attentive, stay in touch , to have my proper contact information and of course keeping me informed on legal matters . I say all of that because I’ve dealt with lawyers who have not been so prompt and informative ; she was literally a breath a fresh air . I have had nothing but decent experiences with Attorney Pennington . I do hope I won’t need her services again (for obvious reasons ) however I would absolutely request her as counsel / hire her again if need be .

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Rocco Iannaci

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Pennington on several matters. She is hard-working, thoughtful, and has a wonderful grasp of case law and procedure."

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Hieu Nguyen

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fierce advocate for her clients. I would definitely hire her as my own Attorney if I were to ever need one."

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Rocco Iannaci

Juvenile law lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Top 10 Attorney Award (Under 40), NAFLA

Work Experience

2002 - 2006

Team Leader, State of Tennessee Department of Children Services

2000 - 2002

Mental Health Case Manager, Cumberland Mental Health Services

Education

2010

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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