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2111 Wilson Blvd, 8th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Posted by Sonia | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I want to express my deepest gratitude to Ms Julia for her exceptional work on my custody case. It was a complex and emotionally challenging process, but from day one, their team handled it with impeccable strategy, absolute professionalism, and a confidence that gave me great reassurance. Thanks...
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I felt compelled to write this to share my experience. Unfortunately, as soon as payment was made communication was essentially nonexistent. As of today, I still have not received a response or a simple apology. Our case is an uncontested child custody case and during the initial consultation, we wer...
Posted by CJC | May 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Ovando was both extremely knowledgeable and kind to us. She helped us navigate a difficult situation with our child in a thoughtful and thorough manner. We fully intend to use her again should be need her services, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others.
Posted by Cecilia | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I hired Julia after paying for a consultation in which she was an hour and half late to. I should’ve seen this as a read flag but I was in an emergency situation. After speaking with her she seemed knowledgeable and helpful and caring. After agreeing to hire her and paying the fee I didn’t hear from ...
Posted by Don | June 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Julia was very good pleasant to talk to she walk me threw all paper work and made sure I new what I was signing on will power of attorney and medical power of attorney I’m 92 years old and she took the time with me she needed very nice lady thanks julia
"I highly recommend Ms. Ovando. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with and against Julia for many, many years. She is always well prepared and is an excellent attorney. She is a worthy opponent, and someone that obtains great results for her clients. She fights for her clients until the very end. I highly recommend her services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Ovando is one of our most promising young attorneys. She knows the law thoroughly and is always calm and courteous to parties and counsel."
"Ms. Ovando consistently provides information to questioners that is clear, concise and informative. From everything I have seen, her responses are of high quality and she treats everyone and every question with the same degree of respect."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ovando is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
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2019 - Present
Managing Attorney, Ovando Law, PLLC
2009 - 2018
Principal, The Law Office of Julia J.W. Ovando
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, The Board of Immigration Appeals
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, The Datz Fountation
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, The Fairfax County Circuit Court
2002 - 2005
Spanish Teacher, Woodside High School
2015 - Present
Arlington County Bar AssociationChair- Judicial Selection Committee
2012 - Present
Arlington County Bar AssociationMember, Judicial Selection Committee
2012 - Present
Alexandria Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Best Practices Committee
2009 - 2010
Arlington County Bar AssociationPast Treasurer
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Permanency & The Law: The Child Protection System & The Courts
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Legal Answers
Is it illegal to spank a child on the buttocks?
11 Jan 2015
Can a parent take the child out of state without permission from the other parent when there is no custody on place?
15 Aug 2014
How would i get custody of my nephew?
25 Jul 2014