Joanna Lynne Challacombe

I walked into court with another very soft spoken attorney (intimidated by opposing council) and the daunting task of a single father trying to get custody of his four year old son. My son was "kidnapped" from daycare on the morning of the first day of court preceedings and taken out of state. Life... as I knew it was the worst!! After months of no-shows by my son's mother and excuse after excuse by opposing council, the courts appointed Ms Challacombe as guardian ad litem... that was when everything changed!! Ms Challacombe was not there for the money, prestige or for the man vs woman fight... she was genuinely concerned and focused on the current and future well being of my son. And she was NOT intimidated by ANYONE. I will admit that I wasn't "happy" with initial preceedings (as I stated, my son was allowed to be taken out of state and I had to pay child support), but Ms. Challacombe took the time to explain her position and that support of the child is the right thing to do. I assumed "That's it... I'm one man in a fight with 4 women"..."they've got my son and money... it's over", but I was wrong. Ms. Challacombe followed up with both opposing councils and parties to get background and determine where her client/our child would ultimately be placed. She met with me in my home and monitored my interaction with my son (once I was allowed visitation for the summer). Just when I thought her "investigation" was all for show, she showed up in court with additional evidence that supported my complaints and suggestions that the proper placement for my son would be with me, the father. Ms. Challacombe had done a thorough background check on both parents (including criminal). Her thoughtfulness and focus on the child (not the paycheck) was ultimately the deciding factor for the decision to place my son with me. As a single father, I had absolutely NO FAITH in our justice system and still believe MUCH change is needed, but... Ms. Challacombe did restore my faith in humanity. She could have easily told the judge to leave my son with his mother (after all... he was only 4), but she was professional and caring enough to do her job and represent her client's best interests. I would recommed Ms. Challacombe ANY DAY!!! She will fight for her client.

Joanna has been my attorney for nearly three years. I hired Joanna after she received the highest recomendation from a well respected client. She always takes the time to listen to everything I have to say and always gives me the best advice. My case was regarding removal, custody, back child support..., etc.It was long and involved and Joanna always came to court well prepared and a top notch professional. Because of Joanna I have won each and every time. She has sacrificed her time to got to court on numerous emergency motions and has always been there for my son and I. I have read the negative reviews below and I completely disagree. My experince with her was great and I feel those negative reviews couldn't be farther from the truth. I have found her to be nothing but a professional and all I can say is to consider the source. My experience with Joanna has been a wonderful one.I have recommended her to at least seven other people, who have been extremely happy and satisfied with her as well. Joanna is top notch . If you want the best, she's your attorney.

My child support case started with an attorney that didn't explain things and just tried to finish it the easiest way possible. Then, Joanna was recommended to me. She is extremely intelligent and not afraid to stand up to anyone. She fights for me with whatever she can. She cares about my case and m...e, it isn't just a job to her. What is amazing is that my case, which is very detailed, was 18 months old when she came on aboard. She knows and remembers everything that happened even before she started the case. With Joanna you feel like she is really fighting for YOU and what is right!!