$ 350-400 per hour
Julia Jane Wills Ovando
About Julia
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Child Custody
30%
18 years
Child Abuse
10%
18 years
Domestic Violence
10%
18 years
Guardianship
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 17 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Ovando Law, PLLC
2111 Wilson Blvd, 8th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Posted by Sonia | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Impeccable strategy, impeccable representation: full custody achieved
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 CJC | May 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Kind and Thorough
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 Don | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Highly recommended
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
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Very Thoughtful and Caring
We worked with Julia in regards to an issue with CPS for a child who has special needs. Unlike other lawyers, Julia had a calm and measured approach. She was thoughtful in how we approached the overall communication and strategy for engaging with CPS and the associated school district. We very muc...
Posted by Phil | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best choice I made in 2016 and again in 2020 for Arlington County cases
In 2016, I found myself in need of a family law attorney. Someone who knew the Arlington County Juvenile Court system and would guide me through the process was key. Julia was always straight forward and KNOWS HER STUFF inside / out. Easily the best choice I made during the ordeal. In 2020, I f...
Julia Jane Wills Ovando's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Julia is very conscientious and works hard for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
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"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."
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"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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Experience
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
2008
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Arlington & Alexandria Court Appointed Special Advocate Training
Permanency & The Law: The Child Protection System & The Courts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it illegal to spank a child on the buttocks?
11 Jan 2015
Q&A
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
Q&A
How would i get custody of my nephew?
25 Jul 2014