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Showing 1 - 5 of 46 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Hamid | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

She Didn’t Just Represent Me—She Looked Out for Me!

I just want to say I’m truly grateful for the way Joanna handled my case. She was thoughtful, patient, and sharp—really on top of things from start to finish. What stood out to me most is how she stayed ahead of issues before they even had a chance to become problems, and made sure my needs were alwa...ys taken care of. Going through a divorce isn’t easy, but having someone in your corner who genuinely cares and knows exactly what they’re doing makes all the difference. Joanna isn’t just an excellent attorney—she’s a good person, and that meant a lot to me. I also appreciate the strong team she put together, which delivered ahead of schedule, on little notice. Thank You!!

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Joanna Foard charged me ten thousand dollars. She also cancelled my alimony. Ms. Joanna Foard Never met me in person.

Joanna Foard misrepresented me.My request was to have my Alimony payments reinstated. Ms. Joanna Foard only needed to write a letter to the opposing Counsel/ Lawyer for him to comply with the Court's decision to pay me Alimony. Ms. Joanna Foard inverted and reduced the alimony and she CANCELLED a...ll alimony payments with no explanation. Then she moved to another Law firm. Ms. Joanna Foard have discriminated me and used my personal information to move ahead. I have filed a Ethical Complaint to the Virginia Bar Association. For writing a simple letter to instate my alimony payments but cancelling, Ms. Joanna Foard charged me more than US 10.000.00. ( ten thousand dollars).

Joanna Foard

Replied last January 27, 2026

Thank you for the feedback. Although there is a disagreement with the characterization of events, the negative experience is regrettable. I take very seriously my commitment to providing excellent legal services to all clients. As a lawyer, I am ethically prohibited from revealing information related to the representation of any client in a public forum; however, I always welcome the opportunity to privately discuss the concerns of any client, former or current, related to the service I provide. Please feel free contact me directly if you wish to discuss this matter further. I can be reached at jfoard@rpb-law.com. Thank you and I sincerely wish you the best.

Posted by Patricia | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Excellent and Honest Attorney

I hired Joanna Foard to help me get through my divorce with a difficult spouse. She always responded to my emails promptly and gave me honest feedback to my questions and concerns. Joanna is not only kind and understanding, but also a strong negotiator in mediation. Her knowledge and experience in... handling difficult personalities helped me get a good settlement after negotiating with the TWO attorneys representing my husband. She's a dedicated and exceptional attorney to have on your side and I strongly recommend her to anyone going through a difficult divorce.

Posted by Aaron | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

A compassionate exceptional attorney, you want Joanna in your corner!

I had the privilege of working with Joanna Ford as my attorney and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for her exceptional services. From the very beginning, Joanna exhibited a level of professionalism and dedication that immediately put me at ease during what was an emotionally challenging tim...e. Joanna’s knowledge of family law is truly remarkable. She was not only well-versed in the legal intricacies but also displayed a deep understanding of the human aspect involved. She listened attentively to my concerns, addressed my questions with patience, and provided clear explanations of the legal processes, ensuring I felt empowered and informed throughout the entire journey. What truly sets Joanna apart is her unwavering commitment to her clients. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure that my best interests were represented. Her attention to detail and thoroughness in preparing legal documents and strategies were commendable, and it instilled confidence in me that she was diligently working to achieve the best possible outcome for my case. I recommend Joanna Ford to anyone seeking a family law attorney. Her professionalism, legal acumen, dedication, and compassionate approach make her an exceptional advocate. My experience with Joanna exceeded my expectations, and I am profoundly grateful for her guidance and representation during this challenging time in my life. She is, without a doubt, an amazing family law attorney, and I cannot thank her enough for her outstanding service.

Posted by Seneca | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Look no further!

I had a consultation with Joanna for my divorce/custody case. It was an extremely complex situation with lots of nuisances underneath the surface. Joanna listened intently and took notes regarding my case. She was able to repeat the details back to me as if she had lived it herself. Joanna then discu...ssed strategy and how to approach my highly complex case. She was empathetic and treated my daughter and I like family while simultaneously kicking butt from a legal aspect. She has gone above and beyond to ensure my daughter and I’s interest were met. Thanks to Joanna, we were able to mediate (which Joanna advocated for from the start) and come to an agreement, even dealing with difficult personalities and resistance from opposing counsel. Joanna still found time to gift my 5 month old with toys to play with during the long mediation session. She is smart, thinks quick on her feet, compassionate and kind! There’s no better choice than Joanna, you will never regret it!!

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