Julia Best Chase

Julia Best Chase

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense

120 S. Willow Ave., Tampa, FL

About Julia

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Contested, uncontested and collaborative divorce.

29 years

70%
Child Custody 15%

Establishing parental responsibility and timesharing for unmarried parents.

29 years

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence, repeat violence, stalking, and dating violence.

39 years

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

Jury trials and bench trials

39 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 50-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Julia Best Chase, P.A.

120 S. Willow Ave., Tampa, FL, 33606

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Julia Best Chase's Reviews

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36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Vijay | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Honest, Professional and Caring

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you, Ms. Julia! After your office took over my case, I began to feel secure and confident, for the first time. I truly appreciate all the help, support, and guidance, I received from you, Stephanie, and all of your staff members who helped me reach t...he finish line. I am so relieved after 7 years of expensive and brutal litigation, my case is finally over. For the first 5 years, I had different attorneys representing my case and I lost a lot during that time. It wasn't until after you took over my case, that I was able to protect the most important aspects of my life, my son, and the finances that I have to start a new journey. Your experience and advice are exceptional! I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful support and help!

Posted by Alex | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Truly the best

In the course of my 3 year divorce, I have had the opportunity to have working relationships with quite a few law firms in the Tampa Bay area. I have had to go to court so often to defend myself against motions my ex-wife filed that , as a lay person, I probably have more court exposure than some la...wyers do. You know you've spent too much time in hearings when you've gone to the top floor of the court house in downtown Tampa during recesses and you've been able to look at all the portraits of all the judges who ever served in Hillsborough county. Some of the lawyers I've dealt with were utter scum, some just wanted to suck you dry by keeping the case alive just to get the cash flow going, some were quite good. After my divorce languished in court for over two years with no sign of resolution, I hired Julia Chase and her team. Amazingly, under her guidance, the case finally gained traction and was brought to a very successful conclusion. Julia's performance in the final divorce hearings was quite impressive to say the least. She completely destroyed the credibility of my ex as well as that of her main witness, it was a pleasure to watch this epic performance. I believe Julia is a former assistant prosecutor, it showed. The final divorce document her team wrote is a master piece of eloquence which vindicated me completely after having been on the receiving end of no less than 22 motions to compel, numerous motions for discovery, requests from forensic accountants, interventions from guardians and psychologists with each accusation crazier than the preceding one over the last three years. The end result is that I won 50% custody for my 10 year old son over continued and persistent objections of my ex-wife. I was also able to get satisfaction over numerous other important issues. After having had such excellent legal help, one tends to rightfully judge quite harshly previous law firms who greatly suffer the conparison to Julia and her team

Posted by Jason Mills | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely Outstanding Attorney - Best Decision I Ever Made

Hiring Julia Chase to represent me in my divorce case involving children was the best decision I ever made. From beginning to end, each step of the process was timely communicated and thoroughly explained. The office staff is a true team and the office runs like a well-oiled machine - top notch com...munication between clients and staff; and excellent organizational skills. Julia is very experienced and has an outstanding reputation in her field. She is very skillful, clever, confident and operates with the highest degree of integrity. I could go on and on. The bottom line is Julia is an absolutely outstanding attorney. I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend Julia Chase to anyone seeking representation in family law. Thanks so much Julia, Laura, Ashley, and Stephanie!

Posted by Stephanie | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Battling my Goliath

I have been so blessed to meet Mrs. Julia, her team Laura, Ashley, Stephanie. I have been going thru a difficult custody battle. I made some bad choices in life. It took me hitting rock bottom before I was ready to change and turn my life over to God. See God knew I needed a intelligent, caring quick... on her feet attorney, so he led me to her. I told her my story how I had been mentally and even some physical abuse by my son's father. How I was a recovering addict and use to be a exotic dancer. I told her how God saved me with his grace and mercy. I was so scared of how she and her team would react to me and if they would look down on me. To my surprise they didn't run me off with a pitch fork. Mrs. Julia and her team sat across from me with caring eyes and a sweet smile. Mrs. Julia told me not to be ashamed my past doesn't defy the person I am now. She gave me hope and engorgement to go fight my Goliath. If your up against your Goliath then you should turn to God and throw your stone ( my stone was Mrs. Julia) and defeat the giant. God gave me a second chance at being a mother and he used Mrs. Julia to help me. Mrs. Julia and her team Laura, Ashley, Stephanie are a part of my life now each one of them has left their finger prints on my life. They will always have a special place in my heart. With Mrs. Julia Best Chase and her team you don't just hire an attorney you find a friend. I pray that God blesses everyone that comes in contact with Mrs. Julia one of Gods mighty warriors. Mrs. Julia, Laura, Ashley, Stephanie I can't put into words how blessed I am for all that you have done and all that your still doing. The only thing I know to do is pay it forward every chance I get. Thank You! Thank You! God Bless!

Posted by Axel Cadenas | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

When it was time to go to trial she was completely ready for it.

I was referred to Julia Best Chase while going through a bitter child support/child custody/alimony battle with my ex-wife. Julia was prompt, knowledgeable, courteous, and always completely frank and open with me about the realities and possible expectations of the outcome of my case. She demonst...rated exceptional attention to detail, a bedrock of knowledge of family law and I am very satisfied with the representation I received from her and the companionate, professional and effective office staff. Every time I became anxious or nervous she reassured me everything was moving along accordingly and always had kind words for me. She is a tremendously talented divorce trial attorney who genuinely cares about her client's best interests and in my case my daughters best interest as well. Thank you so much Julia , you are the BEST!!!

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Julia Best Chase's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frances Martinez

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Veenstra

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of opposing Ms. Chase in family and find her to be a staunch yet professional advocate for her clients. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."

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Linda Braithwaite

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia is not only a very competent attorney, but she one of the most compassionate and giving lawyers in this profession, more specifically in the area of family law."

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Stann Givens

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia Best Chase does a very good job for her clients and is very professional and ethical in the work that she does."

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Johanne Valois-Shoffstall

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known and worked with Julia Best Chase for almost 20 years. Julia is knowledgeable, talented, dedicated and ethical. I short, she is an asset to our profession."

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Blair Chan

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Julia is fantastic! I endorse her without reservation."

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Dean Tsourakis

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Julia throughout her career and can truly say that she is one of the best lawyers that I know. I frequently seek her out for advice in handling my cases."

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Marcia Locke

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Julia for years; beginning in the 1980's when we were Assistant State Attorneys in Hillsborough County. She continues to retain the highest ethical standards. She cares deeply about her clients. She represents them all with zeal, a wealth of knowledge, and good common sense!"

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Regina Hunter

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Julia Best Chase. As a fellow Family Law attorney, I can attest to her knowledge of Family Law, Trial Skills, superior ethical standards, and highest level of professionalism. I highly recommend Attorney Julia Best Chase."

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Sonya Colon

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Bubley

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very good family law litigator with the highest professionalism and court room decorum."

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Allison Perry

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Julia is brilliant, hard working, and also has a big heart. I am an appellate attorney, so I get to see a lot of the family law attorneys' work and Julia does outstanding work and also is reasonably priced. If I needed a family law attorney, Julia would be first on my list to call."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Theodor Millison Professionalism Award, Tampa Family Law Inn of Court

Work Experience

1998 - 2000

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Suarez & Wardell, P.A.

1987 - 1997

Assistant State Attorney, Hillsborough State Attorney's Office

Associations

1998 - Present

Stann W. Givens Family Law Inn of Court of Tampa

Master- Past Memebership Chair 2004-2012

1987 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member - Past Chair Family Law Section Exec. Counsel 2006-07

2016 - 2018

Guardian ad Litem Program Thirteeth Circuit

Certified Guardian ad Litem

2015 - 2017

Next Generation Divorce

Committee Chair for Reduced Rate Collaberative Process

1988 - 1990

Florida Highway Patrol

Auxillary Instructor

Education

1986

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Goucher College

B.A. Biology

1978

Long Island Lutheran High School

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2019

Advanced Family Law

Violence Injunctions

2018

As the Judge Sees it: Top Mistakes Attorney's Make in Family Court

Moderator for Judicial Forum with Judges from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties

2016

Brandon Bar CLE

Contempt

2015

Advanved Family Law

Author/Speaker "Effectively Agruing Contempt Issues."

2014

What Family Law Judges Want You to Know

Moderator for panel discussion with judges from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties

2013

Advanced Family Law

Author/Speaker "Complex Asset Cases" and "Violence in the Home."

2007

Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client

Author/Speaker "Tax Matters and Ramifications in Divorce"

2007

Child Relocation

Sole speaker and author of material addressing the newly enacted F.S. 61.13001 Parental Relocation With A Child.

2005

Negotiating the Best Possible Settlement for Divorce Clients in Florida

Author/Speaker on comprehensive materials on modifications of custody.

2004

How to Help Your Client Survive a Child Custody Evaluation in Florida

Co-Speaker with Kathryn Kuehnle, Ph.D. Authored "Initial Communication", "Advising the Client", "Ethical Considerations" and "Responding to the Evaluation Report."

2004

A Roadmap Through Florida Divorce Proceedings

Author/Speaker on "Custody Arrangements" a comprehensive discussion of initial custody determinations, child support calculations and the modifications thereto.

2002

on Family Law Update Seminar: Handling Relocation –

Author/Speaker on materials on the burden of proof necessary for the relocation of children under F.S. 61.13 (2)(d) 1997.

Publications

2017

Open Palm Press [Book] Champions of Collaborative Divorce (Volume 1: Tampa Bay) Chapter 3 The Collaborative Process: Resolving the Problem of Russian Roulette

2003

Lawyer Magizine The Burden of Relocation: Parts I and II

Languages

English

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