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Attorney Joy Owenby serves clients throughout Florida with aggressive and relentless representation for a wide-range of practice areas. While her knowledge and experience are extensive, Attorney Owenby particularly handles matters involving divorce, adoption, trusts / wills, probate, bankruptcy, criminal defense, child support, and family law. Over the course of the years, she has obtained much recognition and has become an accomplished lawyer with an Avvo Rating.
Prior to the founding of Owenby Law, P.A., Attorney Owenby serves as legal counsel for Florida’s Guardian AD Litem Program. During this time, she explored the intricacies of family law which have allowed her to guide clients using compassionate and tenacious strategies. Additionally, she served as a judicial intern for a family law judge in the 4th Judicial Circuit and as a certified legal intern in the State Attorney’s Office General Assault Division. Attorney Owenby’s level of experience is unmatched as she has learned and displayed the necessary skills for defending her clients from beginning to end.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
Child Custody
15%
Child Support
15%
Probate
15%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Jennifer | June 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Tawny Raintree
Tawny Raintree I would recommend her as your attorney. She was very helpful to me after I moved to Florida and understanding the laws from one state to the next, after my divorce.
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great Firm!
I worked with an attorney named Dustin and he was great. He knew his stuff and resolved my case as fast as it possibly could have been. The support staff were also incredibly nice and helpful every time I saw them. Very blessed to have used Owenby Law, I will come back!
Posted by Natthan | August 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Darryl Block, simply the best attorney
There are three things that you want in an attorney you hire to represent you: attention to your needs/wants, prompt communication, and the ability to be a fierce advocate for you. Darryl has all of these in addition to an extra one: Honesty. During my time working with Mr. Block, I was very impre...
Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Darryl Block
Darryl is your go to lawyer. He walked me through the process and what I was potentially exposed to, to set a realistic expectation. He did his research and was always prepared every time we talked. He can be aggressive if you require such an attorney. I am more than pleased with his services and tha...
Posted by Scott | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Expert multi-faceted firm!
I have worked with Owenby Law for several years, and they have never let me down. They have been able to help me through a difficult divorce with a multi-faceted defense, exhibiting skill in family law, criminal law, and just basically being great people to work with. Tawny Rountree got me through a ...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2007
Top 12 Marital & Family Law Attorneys, Jacksonville's Finest Top 12
1999
Special Achievement Award, U.S. Department of Commerce
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Owner, Owenby Law, P.A.
2002 - 2004
Program Attorney, State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program
2001 - 2001
Judicial Intern/Law Clerk for Family Law Judge, General Master/Magistrate, 4th Judicial Circuit
2001 - 2001
Certified Legal Intern for Special Assault Division, State Attorney's Office, 4th Judicial Circuit
Associations
2014 - Present
The Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtMaster
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2002 - Present
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair of Family Law Committee
2002 - 2004
Jacksonville Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeMember
2000 - 2001
Florida Coastal School of Law, Immigration Law SocietyPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Dissolution of Marriage
My client won sole custody of his son.
Education
2001
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of North Florida
MPA - Masters of Public Administration
1993
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Florida Family Law American Inn of Court
Notices of Compliance, Rules 2.420 and 2.425, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration
2013
Family Law Seminar and Luncheon
Family Law
Publications
1996
An Organizational Analysis of Clay County Clerk of Courts (Increasing Efficiency and Morale while Reducing Costs)
An Organizational Analysis of Clay County Clerk of Courts (Increasing Efficiency and Morale while Reducing Costs)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
Can an out of state divorce decree be enforced in Florida?
14 Aug 2012
Video Legal Guide
Am I considered legally divorced in Florida if my marriage was annulled?
14 Aug 2012
Video Legal Guide
What is probate?
14 Aug 2012