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About Joy
Biography
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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Joy Nicole Owenby's Reviews
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Posted by Christie | February 10, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
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Owenby is lucky to have Dillon!
Dillon Rheuby is a fantastic attorney! Anyone would be lucky to have him on your case.
Posted by Melissa | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Very Professional & Respectful
From the very first meeting, Owenby has impressed. They don’t say what you want to hear, but what they think is right. Our lawyer, Tawny Rountree keeps things unemotional but is still always warm, negotiates like a boss, is always respectful and most importantly, plays clean and by the rules. We have...
Posted by Kelli | April 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommend
I recommend working with Owenby Law. They have a clear process and excellent communication. I worked directly with Jennifer Gelsomino. She was professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and kind. The divorce process is extremely stressful and working with Jennifer was a peace-of-mind in the midst of eve...
Posted by Diana | February 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding professionalism
I'm very pleased with my decision to hire Owenby Law. My attorney, Dustin Nemati, was amazing. Not only did he keep me informed in every detail that was happening with my case, he made sure I understood everything as well. They truly go above and beyond for their clients. I would not hesitate to...
Posted by Samara | February 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Attorney Tawny Rountree is a winner!
Attorney Tawny Rountree was the third consultation I had when seeking representation for my Dissolution of Marriage. I retained her immediately. The divorce process is stressful process she made it much more bearable. She was not only knowledgeable, but compassionate. She kept me apprised of every s...
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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
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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