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Julie M.Potts is a veteran trial attorney and family law practitioner in Chester County, PA. Julie is an advocate for her clients and focuses her practice solely to divorce, equitable distribution,alimony, APL/spousal support, child support, custody and parenting time,grandparent and in loco parentis rights, protection from abuse matters, preparation and enforcement of property settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, adoption, and mediation. Prior to transitioning into the practice of family law, Julie was an Assistant District Attorney with the Chester County District Attorney's Office in West Chester, PA where she gained extensive litigation experience prosecuting and trying misdemeanor and felony cases. Julie's extensive trial experience assists her family law clients in navigating the legal issues that can prove necessary to litigate with regards to divorce, custody, support, adoption, and protection from abuse matters. Although Julie can handle any family matter in the courtroom, she can also recognize when a case can be resolved outside of the courtroom. Julie prides herself on being mindful of the emotional toll and financial burden of litigation.
With experience and compassion, Julie looks forward to helping you navigate this often stressful and emotional time and help solve your family law issues.
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Acquired: 2004
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140 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA, 19380
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Posted by William | June 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you want your family destroyed, broke and to make a tough time already harder. Julie Potts is it, She is horrible with a horrible haircut and think she knows everybody and everything she will destroy anything you have left with your family during the divorce. Not to mention everybody will be bro...
Posted by Shalene | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have worked with several attorney’s in Chester County, and hands down, Julie Potts is the best. She was recommended to me, by another attorney - who said, he would hire her over anyone else. I would not recommend anyone else for a family law matter.
Posted by Christina | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Julie was the attorney that brought my prolonged, nearly 2.5 year Court Master-involved divorce case to resolution. After two previous attorneys had gone on maternity leave, it could have been easy to become frustrated at the prospect of having the case transferred for a third time, however Julie ass...
Posted by Chris B | December 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Things in life aren't always easy but when I had to petition for emergency custody Julie was on it that day and that minute. She walked me through everything from support, custody and next steps. I am glad things have improved between the ex and myself to co-parent but I was definitely at the sta...
Posted by Edwin | December 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was at the end of a bad break up. At the time I had a 5 year old daughter that, for no reason, had been withheld from me for the better part of a year. I was lost, confused and didn’t know what to do. I was served support paperwork 2 days before her birthday and 4 days before Christmas. I was broke...
"Julie is a first class attorney! I have worked on complex divorce cases where Julie is opposing counsel and her practical approach, attention to detail and experience makes her a first rate family law attorney!!"
"I work with Julie at MacElree Harvey. Julie is a terrific lawyer who does so much to help her clients navigate complicated family law and adoption issues. I find that our clients really appreciate having Julie fighting in their corner."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is an excellent attorney and provides skilled representation to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is a seasoned trial attorney who consistently puts her client's interests first when handling any matter."
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Super Lawyer Honoree, Super Lawyers
2023
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2022
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2022
Super Lawyer Honoree, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer Honoree, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer Readers Choice, Daily Local News
2020
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2019
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2015
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2013 - 2016
Attorney, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
2004 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office
2014 - Present
Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of CourtMember
2013 - Present
Planning Commission, West Goshen TownshipFormer Vice Chair
Member
Member
Dismissed for the benefit of Client
Represented Mother and secured supervised visits for drug addicted Father
Dismissal for the benefit of Client
Dismissal
Admission to ARD
Sole legal and physical custody for Father
Exclusive Possession of the Marital Residence for Client
Increased support for client upon opposing parent's petition to reduce
Secured Primary Physical Custody for Grandparent
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
2017
Custody
2016
Custody
2015
English