Joanna Lynne Challacombe

I filed for divorce from my abusive husband last year. My first attorney charged me $20,000 and obtained literally zero results for me. I was desperate not to have to live in the same house with him any longer, and I knew the kids needed me as the residential parent, and I was terrified that he would... make good on his threats to either have equal time with them or even become the primary parent. After months of being terrorized by him and getting absolutely nowhere with my attorney I did what I should have done in the first place. I asked the personnel in the courtroom which attorney they would hire if they were getting a divorce and Joanna’s name was always given so I let the other attorney go and hired her. Smart, tough, fearless, and compassionate is what they told me, and it has been true. Within 2 months she got him out of the house and despite a lot of obstacles we were able to enter an order for a parenting time schedule that I could live with 2 months later. Joanna believed me when I told her what my husband is like and understood that he would make the process very difficult and would not easily settle the case. I have always felt that she really cares about the outcome of my case and that I am not just a file to her but a real person who is going through a difficult time. She has a strong sense of justice that is tempered by an equally strong sense of pragmatism. In my case that combination has led to things actually getting done. If only I had hired her in the first place I think my nightmare would be over by now. Besides her intelligence and confidence she is also very conscientious. With my previous attorney I often got a feeling that she was a bit slick and was not completely trustworthy. I have never had that feeling with Joanna. Divorcing an abusive person is very difficult, and when kids are involved it can be pure hell. If you are in a similar situation I highly recommend hiring Joanna as your attorney.

Joanna came into my Divorce case after an inexperienced attorney had me scared of the court system and unable to sleep at night. Joanna gathered the facts quickly and was ready for the next court date in just 7 days. She is honest, always puts my children's best interest first and never forgets a d...etail. During trial she was professional and doesn't let anything get by, she is in it to win it and speaks her mind. Her knowledge of the law is second to none.

If you need and want a top of the line attorney, Joanna Challacombe is your only choice. I have worked with and observed hundreds of attorneys. When I needed a divorce lawyer, I chose Joanna because I saw her in action. Joanna is always prepared for court, and studies case law like no one else. Joan...na will fight, and win, for you. Every time we went to court, Joanna was there and always prepared. Joanna is confident , serious, and has a no-nonsense approach to any case she is involved in. If you need a very tough attorney who is afraid of no one , a pit-bull in court because the other side tries to intimidate you, you better have Joanna in your corner-she is the best in the business. Joanna also works in Civil court and is excellant. I have recommended only one attorney to friends , relatives and aquaintences -Joanna Challacombe.