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

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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 Aakanksha | January 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Efficient Prenup

Joy was wonderful to work with on our prenup. We needed everything completed on a very tight timeline and had been turned away by other lawyers citing time constraints. We were losing hope when Joy, along with my partner’s attorney, confidently took us on. Joy delivered quickly and efficiently, but t...ook the time to carefully explain every clause, answer every question, and ensure I fully understood the agreement. The whole process felt very clear and reassuring. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend her.

Posted by Sherman | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

As Promised, Without a Hitch

My fiancée's attorney recommended Joy to represent me for our prenup, based on his prior co-operations with her, saying that she was quite reliable. He was quite right: Though she wasn't the drafting attorney, the two of them worked perfectly to get us to an agreement we both liked -- no snags, de...layed replies, or whatever. I'd call her again for whatever else might hit me in family law.

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 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 Joe | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce attorney services

Getting married I'm great at, staying married, not so great. Unfortunately the attorney interactions/dealings I have had have been the hardest part of getting divorced! (more than once) This has been my experience until I met Joy. She is bright, personable, reasonable billing and accessible. Havin...g dealt with over 5 different law firms, I can tell you without any reservations, Joy is an exception to the rule: "Divorce attorneys suck", she does not! If you need help with family law look no further, she is the real deal. She will keep you grounded and will move the process along quickly. As I said, I deal with attorneys all the time, this one is very different.

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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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Hieu Nguyen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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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