Name: Julia Jane Wills Ovando
Address: 2111 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 350-400 per hour
Rating: 4.0

About Julia

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Contested and uncontested paternity, custody, visitation and child support in both the Virginia juvenile and domestic relations and circuit courts.

18 years

30%

Child Abuse 10%

Civil abuse and neglect matters- Child Protective Services Investigations, child protective orders, removal and foster care cases, child dependency. Criminal child abuse and neglect- charged as misdemeanor or felony child abuse and endangerment.

18 years

10%

Domestic Violence 10%

Representing victims and the accused in family abuse, child abuse and intimate partner protective orders.

18 years

10%

Guardianship 10%

Guardianship and conservatorship petitions Representing parents seeking guardianship of their children with special needs as they turn 18.

13 years

10%

Immigration 10%

Special Immigrant Juvenile Matters- 1) predicate order in the local Virginia JDR court, 2) I-360 to USCIS, 3) I-485 Adjustment of status to Permanent Resident to USCIS

13 years

10%

Juvenile Law 10%

Juvenile delinquency- defense of juveniles charged with delinquencies. Represent youth charged with delinquencies at both the misdemeanor and felony levels, in the Virginia local juvenile and domestic relations courts and circuit courts.

18 years

10%

Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Marital Agreements- prenups and postnups- a financial plan for the client's marriage, death or divorce

12 years

10%

Adoption 5%

First parent/ birth parent representation Step parent adoption Relative adoption Fostercare adoption

18 years

Uncontested Divorce 5%

Representing clients as they negotiate and create a plan for custody, visitation, child and spousal support, division of assets and debts.

13 years

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Ovando Law, PLLC

2111 Wilson Blvd, 8th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22201

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Julia Jane Wills Ovando's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

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...ound myself in need of family law a second time. Julia was the smart choice a 2nd time around. In fact, knowing she was on the case just made me feel more at ease. Getting representation from Julia was key to getting the best outcome each time.

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

HIGHLY Recommended!

Julia's expertise, compassion and attention to detail provided me with the most confidence to take on my case. She was well-informed and truly cared about my situation. She realistically answered all my questions and provided me with all of my options. Of all the consultations I received, Julia's lev...el of support and competence in her field won me over. Even months after my consultation, she remembered the details of my case and provided me with a game plan for how to move forward. Her shared knowledge and support truly kept me empowered while waiting on litigation. I highly recommend Julia for your legal needs!

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Julia Jane Wills Ovando's Lawyer Endorsements

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G. "Rex" Flynn

Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Charles Cate

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia is very conscientious and works hard for her clients."

William Housley

Child custody lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."

Gina Famularo

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Abbe Reis

Juvenile law lawyer | May 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Cassie Baudean

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Anne Norloff

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

Victoria Allen

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"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."

Jennifer Mandell

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Howard Lewis

Juvenile law lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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