$ 50-425 per hour
I have a passion for helping people through one of the most difficult times in their lives — a divorce or custody battle. My goal is to maintain a calm approach to litigation, recognizing that reducing hostility promotes clearer thinking, better outcomes, and less legal fees. I take great satisfaction in educating my clients about the dissolution process and easing their anxiety by simplifying complex issues, developing an effective legal strategy, and guiding them to resolution. Most of my cases settle in mediation; however, when they do not, my experience as an Assistant State Attorney and a career as a trial attorney provides a distinct advantage in court.
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$ 50-425 per hour
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"Julia Best Chase does a very good job for her clients and is very professional and ethical in the work that she does."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very good family law litigator with the highest professionalism and court room decorum."
"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."
2005
Theodor Millison Professionalism Award, Tampa Family Law Inn of Court
1998 - 2000
Criminal Defense Lawyer, Suarez & Wardell, P.A.
1987 - 1997
Assistant State Attorney, Hillsborough State Attorney's Office
1998 - Present
Stann W. Givens Family Law Inn of Court of TampaMaster- Past Memebership Chair 2004-2012
1987 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember - Past Chair Family Law Section Exec. Counsel 2006-07
2016 - 2018
Guardian ad Litem Program Thirteeth CircuitCertified Guardian ad Litem
2015 - 2017
Next Generation DivorceCommittee Chair for Reduced Rate Collaberative Process
1988 - 1990
Florida Highway PatrolAuxillary Instructor
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
B.A. Biology
1978
High School Diploma
2019
Violence Injunctions
2018
Moderator for Judicial Forum with Judges from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties
2016
Contempt
2015
Author/Speaker "Effectively Agruing Contempt Issues."
2014
Moderator for panel discussion with judges from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties
2013
Author/Speaker "Complex Asset Cases" and "Violence in the Home."
2007
Author/Speaker "Tax Matters and Ramifications in Divorce"
2007
Sole speaker and author of material addressing the newly enacted F.S. 61.13001 Parental Relocation With A Child.
2005
Author/Speaker on comprehensive materials on modifications of custody.
2004
Co-Speaker with Kathryn Kuehnle, Ph.D. Authored "Initial Communication", "Advising the Client", "Ethical Considerations" and "Responding to the Evaluation Report."
2004
Author/Speaker on "Custody Arrangements" a comprehensive discussion of initial custody determinations, child support calculations and the modifications thereto.
2002
Author/Speaker on materials on the burden of proof necessary for the relocation of children under F.S. 61.13 (2)(d) 1997.
2017
2003
English
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