Joanna knows her business cold, she provided phenomenal advice and counsel. She will make you feel like family and she is determined to fight for you as if it’s her personal case and issue. I strongly recommend her to anyone who needs representation, she won’t let you down.
I would like to start by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to my Attorney Joanna Foard for all the care and concern She have shown me, and for working tirelessly to ensure that I am well covered by the law, and the law worked in my favor for my divorce case.
Joanna is very knowledgeable on the matter, and always found the best and quick solutions for every challenges I presented to her. If it was not for her heartfelt care for me combined with deep knowledge of the law, the case wouldn’t have been settled by now.
Thank you once again for your legal advice, time, and efforts.
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Joanna M. Foard has dedicated her practice solely to the area of family law. Joanna is sensitive to the emotional and financial strains associated with legal issues, and prides herself on being compassionate and reliable in order to achieve the best result possible for her clients.
Joanna finds great satisfaction in her work, and is a dedicated family law practitioner. Joanna is highly experienced in all aspects of family law, either uncontested or contested, from case initiation, through the discovery process, and to trial.
Joanna received a significant number of 4+ stars in
2023
Posted by John F | November 29, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
Awesome Counsel and Advice
Joanna knows her business cold, she provided phenomenal advice and counsel. She will make you feel like family and she is determined to fight for you as if it’s her personal case and issue. I strongly recommend her to anyone who needs representation, she won’t let you down.
Posted by Reta | July 22, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Personal Review
I would like to start by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to my Attorney Joanna Foard for all the care and concern She have shown me, and for working tirelessly to ensure that I am well covered by the law, and the law worked in my favor for my divorce case.
Joanna is very knowledgeable on the matter, and always found the best and quick solutions for every challenges I presented to her. If it was not for her heartfelt care for me combined with deep knowledge of the law, the case wouldn’t have been settled by now.
Thank you once again for your legal advice, time, and efforts.
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Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2022
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Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful
Joanna is extremely kind, compassionate and helpful. She’s helping me through a very difficult family situation. I immediately felt at ease with her; she is so patient and understanding. She has helped me with numerous resources that have been invaluable. Bar none, she is absolutely top notch. Please know that your case will be in excellent hands. I cannot thank her enough! She is a Godsend.
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Posted by Randy | March 6, 2023
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Mr. Johnston
I was able to speak with Joanna Ford today and she was more than happy to answer any questions I had regarding my circumstances. I felt very comfortable speaking with her and she was very emphatic with my current situation.
Posted by Meghan | February 23, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
Knowledgable, compassionate, and helpful!
Joanna took time out of her day to speak with me over the phone about process and recommended next steps for a friend navigating a Seperation. She was kind, informative, and pointed me toward a number of resources including a consultation. I will absolutely be recommending her services to my friend.
Posted by Shalawn | February 14, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Review
Joanna was amazing to work with. She was present, open and honest, and responded to me in a timely manner. She listened to what I had to say and provided sound and honest feedback, even if it was tough feedback to receive. She truly is about helping her clients.
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
The Help You Need Through Difficult Times
Joanna really listens to what you want and cares about your feelings through the divorce process. She will point out issues in the documents and provide good suggestions to consider. She is easy to work with and very effective.
Posted by Tony | February 8, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Absolutely a please to work with!
I was referred to Joanna and I must say, it was the best referral I've gotten. Personally I have not met Joanna in person but working with her through phone calls and emails has been amazing. Joanna is one of the rare attorneys out there that actually cares about her client and fights for them. I would say that I'd definitely use her services again, but no...I don't plan on getting divorced again. LOL But for real, if you have a case that needs attention, or if you think you've no one else to turn to, do yourself a favor and call Joanna.
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Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2023
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Top Client Service
Joanna listened to my situation and clearly identified some possible next steps relating to my existing MSA. She was present and listened intently - she also gave me balanced and honest feedback which I always appreciate. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Supportive and effective
Joanna represented me in my divorce, and she was fantastic. She helped to enforce and reinforce procedures that helped to smooth the process. She held opposing counsel accountable and worked hard to move the ball forward despite some resistance from opposing counsel. I was incredibly grateful to have her in my corner!
Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney! Highly recommend!
Joanna is very knowledgeable, professional and responsive. She helped me navigate a challenging situation with an excellent result. I highly recommend her!
Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent work
Joanna was a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and to the point. Would use her firm again.
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022
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| Consulted Attorney
This is the lawyer you want on your side!
I recently consulted Joanna on an important family matter. Joanna actively listened to my concerns, then provided a clear, concise and actionable path forward. Highly competent and wonderfully compassionate, if you are looking for IQ + EQ on your side, this is the legal professional you should hire.
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2022
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| Consulted Attorney
Child custody
It was great to have a consultation with Joanna about my case. She was very informative and gave me multiple options. I would recommend her for any family law cases.
Posted by Trivia | October 26, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
One of a Kind!
My case is very unique and unfortunately one of those "nasty divorce" horror stories you hear about. Based off of reading the reviews about Joanna, I decided to consult with and eventually hire her back in November 2021. I have dealt with other attorneys before, but immediately upon speaking with Joanna, I knew she was one of a kind! She did not just treat me like a "client," but a real person with emotions. She showed great compassion and understanding, and there was no pre-judgement against me! This never changed throughout the many months she represented me. Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, I was not able to maintain Joanna as my attorney. However, I will never forget all that she did for me and the great compassion she showed during such difficult and highly stressful times!
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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2022
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Awesome attorney
I left Joanna a voice mail regarding child support modification after finding her on avvo and she returned the call within 24hrs. It was a pleasure to speak with her! Joanna listened to my situation and offered 20+ minutes of free consultation. I will definitely be using her services should I need to retain an attorney for my situation. Thanks again Joanna!
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Posted by Ed | September 12, 2022
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Caring, Attentive, Responsive, Compassionate and Professional
From the initial consultation to the issuance of the final decree, Joanna was "All in". She offered advice and counsel as if we'd been friends for many years. She was able to connect with my case and treated it like she was as vested in the outcome as I was. Her professional attitude combined with her personal, caring and compassionate approach made a difficult and complicated situation seem less overwhelming and daunting. I appreciated Joanna's attention to detail and her promptness in responding to questions. I also appreciated her transparency concerning discussions with opposing legal counsel. She was able to retain a professional front despite dealing with a less than professional opposing counsel. Joanna is very organized and does a fantastic job detailing the steps of the process and associated timelines. She has a very forward-thinking, strategic approach that allowed us to easily adapt and respond to the various curveballs thrown our way. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the outcome and I owe it all to Joanna's tireless work to achieve it. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Joanna and know she would work just as hard for all her clients. I can't recommend Joanna highly enough!
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Posted by Jim | September 2, 2022
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Divorce Filing
Joanna Ford completely understood the unique issues associated with this filing and provided sound advice and council. All aspects were handled with transparency, always in an expeditious time frame.
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2022
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| Consulted Attorney
An aunt
We are dealing with a horrific family situation and need counsel that turns out to be outside of Joanna’s area of practice. She listened thoroughly and compassionately and connected us immediately with a practitioner in the area we needed. Thoughtful, empathetic, expert direction.
Posted by Laura | August 22, 2022
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| Consulted Attorney
Life-alteringly good counsel - so grateful to have found Joanna
I was referred to Joanna by two attorneys who are close friends of mine - my initial phone consultation with her was long and SO informative. She really listened to every aspect of a 30-year history with my ex, including the custody issues that have cropped up of late. She is such a good listener, witty, super smart, and insightful. She was able to take my jumbled mess of a crisis and distill it down to several salient issues and tell me what the legal situation is with each of those issues. I am the daughter of an attorney so I expected (sorry dad!) to be rushed through my back story and given a quick answer and sent on my merry way - this was the opposite. I feel so much more clarity now about the situation and how to proceed, and if I do end up needing an attorney, I will hire Joanna in a heartbeat! Thank you Joanna!
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"Joanna is an exceptional attorney who I very highly recommend. Having gone through a divorce myself a number of years ago, i have worked with a few divorce attorneys. There are many smart and capable attorneys. However, what makes one attorney better than others is not only having the intelligence and knowledge to help their clients, but actually caring about and striving to truly be their advocate."
Marriage and prenuptials Attorney | Jan 06
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely professional and an excellent advocate for her clients. Excellent knowledge of the law and communicates well. I recommend her without reservation."
Family Attorney | Jun 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joanna is a wonderful attorney who cares deeply for her clients. Her organization and dedication make her a great advocate for her clients. I'm happy to have been able to work with her on previous cases!"
Family Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joanna is one of the most intelligent and dedicated attorneys in the Central Florida area. She is determined to make sure that each of her clients is protected and well served. It's not often that you find someone as dedicated to their clients as Joanna; for these reasons and many more, I endorse Joanna as an excellent attorney."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Co-worker
"I currently work with Joanna and since the first day I met her, she has a smile on her face and talks to everyone she meets as a person and not a number. She is a dedicated worker who will ask every question needed and learn the details of your case before making any decisions on your behalf. She truly cares for her clients as individuals."
Family Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Skill, compassion, and perserverence are the three words that first come to mind when I hear the name Joanna Caccioppoli.
I wholeheartedly endorse Joanna for her hard work and dedication to the practice of family law. She is not only an outstanding advocate for her clients, but a proven resource for other attorneys. Her professionalism and civility make her a rarity in this line of work and I am proud to be able to call her my friend and colleague."