Joseph Andres Guillama

Joseph Andres Guillama

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Reading, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

645 Penn Street., Suite. 500, Reading, PA

About Joseph

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Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joseph Andres Guillama

645 Penn Street., Suite. 500, Reading, PA, 19601

Law Offices of Joseph A. Guillama

645 Penn Street, Suite 500, Reading, PA, 19606

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Joseph Andres Guillama's Reviews

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30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Nicki | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Caring and compassionate

Joe really cares about his clients. He goes above and beyond to ensure that your children are protected and aren’t unnecessarily brought into the court room, unlike some of the others. He is honest and upfront and really doesn’t wish for you to accrue unnecessary costs as part of his service. He is w...onderful, gives me confidence, and has been very helpful in my difficult custody case.

Posted by Trischia | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer in Berks County!

I have always been a little skeptical of lawyers so I made sure to do my research when my husband and I were looking for a lawyer to handle his new child custody case. From the moment I met Joe I felt instantly at ease and I knew we made the best decision hiring him. I can be a little long winded and... wanted to make sure he had all the background information and new information of what we were dealing with. Joe took it all in and never asked me to stop. If I emailed him he would always get back to me very quickly. I appreciated that because I also tend to worry and over think things. Joe was always very understanding, paid close attention to detail, and was upfront and honest with us. We never felt we didn't know where we stood or what the possible outcomes could be. He would take the time to explain each step to us, which showed us that he cared. We decided to end our case before it was finished, but I wouldn't hesitate to hire Joe again if we ever needed a lawyer. His values, morals, and character are impeccable, and I would highly recommend Joe Guillama to anyone who needed representation. Thank you so much Joe for everything you did for us! We really appreciate it!

Posted by Ana | March 28, 2014 | Child Custody

Very professional, caring, organized!

I had the privilege to have Joe represent me for my child custody and divorce case. I feel Joe is the most professional, caring, well prepared, organized and trust worthy lawyer I have come across. From the very beginning, he listened well to all my concerns. Attorney Joe always provided me thor...ough information and prepared me well before any hearing which were many for my difficult divorce case. He represented me in ways that surpass my expectation. Whenever I had a hearing, the master and the judge were really focused on his detailed presentation, and showed great rapport and respect for him. I believe Joe is a great lawyer and invests a lot of time on his clients. I would definitely recommend Joe to anyone with their custody and divorce case.

Posted by Carisa | August 21, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney Ever

I hired Joe after leaving my second husband. My case was not the norm, it was incredibly ugly given that the second ex went to my first ex and formed an alliance. Between the two of them they filed for custody of all three of my children. I wasn't only fighting for my daughter from the current mar...riage but for my two boys from the first marriage. Joe was up front with me from day one, he kept me informed and was incredibly dedicated to seeing my case through and bringing my boys home. I've been through numerous attorneys in the last 15 years and I have NEVER had the experience that I did with Atty. Guillama. He is hands down the most dedicated attorney I've met, this isn't just a job for him, this is a passion, and he does what he feels is right. This process for me took more than a year but in the end, after two days of trial, my boys are coming home. I'm actually writing this on the day of their homecoming, something I've prayed for heart and soul from day one. Joe was there with me and with my family from the start. He was supportive and worked more diligently than I had expected. For weeks prior to trial he spent every weekend working on my case, often on the phone with me working on preparing. He is well respected by the judges and other attorneys, this is made obvious in the way that he communicates and interacts with each of them. He is articulate and straight forward and I truly believe that he invests personally in each of his clients. It is my pleasure to write this review and I would recommend Joe in a heart beat to anyone that is seeking representation!

Posted by Dina | February 28, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer Ever!

Attorney Guillama has represented me in divorce and child welfare issues. I felt he didn't treat me as a nameless client, but rather as a respected equal. He skillfully handled very personal and delicate matters. He always answered my questions honestly (even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear), a...nd always respectfully and thoughtfully. He was very prompt at getting back to me when I had questions. I can't emphasize enough how well he listens. He understood this very emotional time for me but was able to guide me in a professional yet "human" manner.

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Frank D'Amore

Child custody lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe is an honest attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I have had several cases with Joe and commend his professionalism and his knowledge of the Courts. I would recommend Joe for any domestic and/or family law matter."

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Victor Frederick

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Joe on many issues and always find him to be professional. He cares about his clients and is very knowledgeable. Joe is a pleasure to work with."

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Kristen Doleva-Lecher

Child custody lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Ferguson

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Nevins

Child custody lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Joe since I began practicing law in Berks County in 2005. I've worked alongside him defending Juveniles accused of delinquent acts and I've seen him advocate for his divorce and custody clients. I can say without hesitation that if you hire Joe you will have a highly skilled and passionate attorney on your side. Joe has a well-earned reputation in the community for zealous and ethical advocacy. I look forward to continuing to refer matters to him when our office has a conflict."

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Andrea Mertz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a very zealous and passionate advocate. He has a broad knowledge of the domestic relations law and process and has a great rapport with not only other attorneys but also the judges. He also has a great rapport with minors. If I needed an attorney in a family matter, I would hire Joe."

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Eric Gibson

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Dolan

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe's a great attorney. Always well prepared, knows his cases and, importantly, has a good relationship with all the judges and staff at the courthouse. I recommend Joe."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Award for Distinguished Leadership, Violence Prevention Roundtable of Berks County

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph A. Guillama

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Bentley Law Offices

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph A. Guillama

2005 - 2006

Assistant Public Defender, Berks County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2004 - Present

Berks County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

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