Julie Ann Lightfoot Lucio

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Julie Ann Lightfoot Lucio

also known as Julie Lucio Richter

4.6
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Prosper, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

941 N. Coleman St., Prosper, TX

About Julie

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

20 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

20 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Child Support 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Lucio Law Firm

941 N. Coleman St., Prosper, TX, 75078

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Julie Ann Lightfoot Lucio's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Selena | February 05, 2015 | Child Custody

BEST LAWYER EVER!

Julie is the best thing that ever happened to us! She made it possible for my family to get custody of my nephew, when our previous lawyer told us there was no way we would ever get him. She restored our hope in a very bad situation that looked like it only had one possible outcome. Julie knows her ...business and is very professional. She's a true fighter. Aggressive but classy at the same time. Julie is a wonderful, caring, and kind person. She really cares about her clients. I'm so grateful I had the pleasure of meeting Julie and I will forever recommend her!

Posted by Irene | February 04, 2015 | Child Custody

Fantastic Lawyer

I am so pleased to be able to write this review for Julie. She fought for us when we didn't think that we would win. She made it possible for me to get custody of my grandson, which another attorney said we couldn't get. We were lucky to find her through another person at the last minute. She put...s her heart and soul into her cases which you can tell by how hard she fights for you. I would never look for another attorney, she is the absolute best. She was excellent in the court room and she gave me a lot of support when I was grilled on the stand for over 3 hours. All I can say is the she is an excellent attorney and really knows the laws. She is definitely worth every single penny and more.

Posted by Eric | January 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Lucio Rocks!

Julie is a very knowledgeable, experienced and straightforward attorney. She is compassionate and puts children first. I am very pleased with the outcome of my divorce/child custody case. As fathers, we often feel that the cards are stacked against us when it comes to child custody. Julie fought ...for my rights as a father, and navigated through the legal system with ease, despite my ex’s lies and entitlement complex. She was very supportive throughout the long drawn-out process. Along with her assistant Carole, Julie kept me updated and worked strategically to ensure that my relationship with my daughter would not be compromised. In the end, my ex realized that the cards were stacked against her and we settled for joint custody, with me having the majority of time with my daughter. I feel that this outcome was fair and in the best interest of my daughter. I highly recommend Julie Lucio!

Posted by Godwin Omokaro | December 16, 2014 | Child Custody

An Excellent Laywer

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN My name is Godwin, a client to Julie Ann Lucio law firm. I write to state my deep satisfaction of the competence of this law firm. The Lucio Law Firm is the best option for anyone who wants an aggressive and hard working attorney. Julie Ann Lucio will treat your case like... a personal matter. Before I met Julie, my case was hopeless and as soon as I hired her, it turned around for my good. I am a father of four lovely girls. I was denied access to my kids by my ex-wife, who used horrible false allegations against me to keep me from seeing my kids for three years. She lied under oath against me and had no proof of these allegations. I’m disabled from a horrible beating that the Dallas Police gave me in 1996. She tried to use this as an excuse to keep me out of my children's lives. She told the Judge that I was mentally retarded, that I was on drugs, and that I couldn’t talk. After the beating I was left with speech, balance, and coordination problems. You can read my story if you just Google my name, Godwin Omokaro. Because of this past incident other lawyers told me my case was hopeless and had no chance of winning but accepted my money. One of the lawyers I hired in the early stage of my predicament, took my money which was paid in full. He was late to court several times, and dropped my case as soon as I couldn’t pay him more money he demanded. He made my situation worse than when he took up the case. Thank God, not long, I met Julie Lucio. She shed light on my case. It was a long hard battle and being a diligent, hardworking and aggressive attorney, the case was decided in my favor. All the reliefs I sought for were granted by the court. She took the impossible and made what the other lawyers said could never happen possible. Lucio is an excellent lawyer. She keeps her client updated all the time. Lucio is kind-hearted. She would even give me money to take my kids to Chucky Cheese when I had none. Her parents even bought my daughters necklaces and invited me to visit their ranch. This is the kind of lawyer that every mother/father should have working on their case. She turned my tears into joy. My faith in God was lifted because of her. Indeed Lucio is a good lawyer and I strongly recommend her to any client.

Posted by Alejandro | April 01, 2014 | Child Custody

What can I say trustworthy, knowledgeable,hardworking and diligent

My experience with Julie Lucio and her firm was excellent. I was worried at first looking for an attorney that would be able to help a father but once I met with Julie Lucio and her staff (Carole) they put all my worries at ease. She thoroughly explained the process and my rights as a father. The en...d result she got me primary custody of my kids with child support. I would highly recommend Julie and her firm to anyone seeking help with Family law issues they really are professionals.

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Julie Ann Lightfoot Lucio's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Smith

Child custody lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Highly trained, skilled, and specialized family law attorney. Masterful articulator and professionally courteous. She taught me many important lessons as an opposing counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Nix

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I Highly endorse Julie. More than any other lawyer I've ever known she loves helping people and especially her clients. It is a great responsibility to her. High intelligence, tenacity, and absolute honesty are a powerful combination. She's got em all."

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Glenn Nix

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Julie since she was a law student. Her meteoric rise as a lawyer is truly amazing. Of course, it is well deserved. She is prepared, aggressive, and committed to her clients."

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Robert McAngus

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work across from Ms. Lucio on a case and she is a superb attorney."

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Jeffrey Richter

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Lucio on several matters, and have witnessed her intellect, ingenuity, and integrity first-hand. I refer clients and friends who need expert family law representation to Ms. Lucio."

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Amy Ford

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Julie Lucio and I have worked together on many cases. During that time, she has shown that she is a fierce advocate. She has a thorough knowledge of the law as well as compassion for each and every client."

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Herbert Ellis

Child custody lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Len Conner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Julie on several family law matters over the years. She is a true advocate for her clients. Julie is trustworthy, ethical, and very hard working. As a fellow attorney in the Dallas area, I give her my highest endorsement. She is always a worthy opponent."

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Michella Melton

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is an excellent attorney who knows family law and fights tirelessly for her clients."

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Eric Lafleur

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've found Julie to be an aggressive and highly effective family law attorney. She frequently obtains results for her clients that leave me scratching my head, wondering exactly how she was able to make them happen."

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Patrick Jarrett

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have the opportunity to work with Julie on a daily basis and I am consistently impressed with the representation she provides for her clients. She is a very talented advocate who obtains the results her clients need. She is definitely a rising star in her field."

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Isaul Verdin

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work without any reservation. Julie Lucio is an outstanding lawyer in her field. Given her unique training in psychology, she aptly uses that training and experience to produce phenomenal results for her clients. She is the "go to" family law attorney in this geographic area."

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Kelly Benavides

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Lucio is thorough, insightful, respected, and aggressive. Her clients are always pleased. She treats every client with respect and dignity, no matter the situation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Board Certification -Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, The Lucio Law Firm

1998 - 2007

Associate Professor of Psychology (part time), Collin College

Associations

2015 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

member

2006 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

2006 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

2003 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Education

2006

Texas A&M University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor- Law

1996

University of the District of Columbia

MS - Master of Science- Clinical Psychology

1994

Texas Tech University

BA - Bachelor of Arts-Psychology

Speaking Engagements

2012

Paralegal Workshop

Dealing with Difficult Clients

Languages

English

Spanish

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