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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

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 GHAITH | July 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolutely Wonderful

I am Ghaith Saadoon Al sudani I had a great experience with with Ms. Julie, and I can't recommend this location enough!. I had worked with Attorney Julie since beginning 2018 and I got my divorce decree in April/2018. Actually Great law firm, had a great experience with my case and got everythi...ng I wanted and more after suffering for more than two years with others lawyers before coming to Ms. Julie. Attorney Julie is hands down one of the best you could ever encounter with family law attorneys, Attorney Julie is caring, knowledgeable and awesome and she is professional Finally, Thankful to Ms. Julie for working hard on my case. Again, if you're looking for a family law attorney , then I highly recommend Ms. Julie. The office is nice and the staff was super friendly and helpful.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2015 | Child Custody

Father Custody

My ex-wife moved out of Dallas County to Anderson County But, our divorce decree stated that the two kids must reside in Dallas County. I searched through several family lawyers But, after visiting with Julie through a consultation, I decided that she was the best for what I needed to do. The case to...ok almost a year due to ex-wife trying to fight the case. She even tried to use her sibling who is a criminal lawyer in Anderson County. Julie got the case moved to Dallas county due to residence and they settle two times But, did not sign the Rule 11 to finalize due to Child Support that we offered they felt they could get more from a judge. When we finally had to have the case heard before a judge just for the Child Support amount the ruling was great and my support was reduced by almost 95%. Through the whole time that I used Julie she answered any questions that I had and if she wasn't available her Para-Legal Carole Patterson was very helpful at all times. If I had any more family problems I would use her again. I would recommend her help to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Thank you, Julie !!!She rocks the courtroom !!! A real go getter !!!

Julie is a straight-to-the-point kind of Lady. She will not sugar coat anything and will be up front and honest if she thinks you stand a chance or not. My ex-spouse bullied me for 12 years, and needless to say, once Julie was done with the case, the ex left me alone (or at least for now). It’s Becau...se of Julie that my son can live life. He now has Braces and is playing in sports and can have the things he really needs. I wish I had her my first time around with my ex. She really opened my eyes to a lot that I did not know t. She Kept in touch with me every step of the way and gave me the strength I needed to get through it. She even made it to a court date the next day after being admitted in to the ER all night. She would call me as late as 9:30 PM if my case needed any extra work. She will make sure she is prepared for anything, and I would also like to say her office staff is AWESOME as well. She is amazing to watch in the courtroom!!! She has integrity and class. I would refer Julie to my family, friends and Co –works. I will use her again if needed. Julie, you truly are a blessing from God. <><

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2009 | Family

Finally, A Class Act Attorney is RISEN!!

Julie Lucio is the best Family Law Attorney that I have ever seen! Hands down! To see her in action , in a court room, "unbelieveable." My case was complicated, because I was dealing with a lot of emotional distress and feelings of betrayal from my ex-spouse. She is a licensed psychologist, as well,... so she was able to cater to that side of me as well. She commands the respect from the opposing counsels, at all times, by making sure that everyone is on the same page, during this time, looking out for her client. When I first saw her I was like "WOW"!! She had a "powerful" demeanor about her, that I couldn't put my finger on. When first meeting an attorney, you feel that most of them are "ONLY" about money, which was my biggest fear. I searched for other attorneys, but I kept coming back to her, because it was something about her that I felt was exactly what I needed to fight for my children and also my needs as well. I was a stay at home mother, for over 15 years, and was afraid that I was going to be left to care for my kids alone, my ex-husband was definetly trying to railroad me, because I hadn't worked, as well suffer mentally by wondering how I was going to begin my life again with no job and no money. My ex-spouse didn't care how we were going to manage, but Julie made sure I understood that all feelings had to be placed aside and I had to do what was necessary to win in the courtroom. She always wanted to do the "right" thing at all times, because she had "genuine" desire to make sure that is done by the book, which I thought was a wonderful display of "integrity and character". As my ex-husband continued to throw jabs during the process leading to the final trial, I wanted to react to EVERYTHING!! She advised me otherwise, again, the integrity factor. Before my final trial, I recieved so much support from her very professional staff. A staff that really cared about me and how I was feeling. We became a family and they encouraged me to move on with my life, and they helped me through that very difficult time. I was able to walk in to the courtroom with a sense of peace, knowing that I was covered by one of the best lawyers of our time. I felt protected as if she was my "guard"..almost. She fought for me to the end. I watch her deliver the knock out punch to the other side, and I walked away from my divorce hearing with a ruling from the judge that was unbelievable. It made me feel better about my divorce and that finally I can move on with my life and raise my children, knowing that we are financially secure and that the burden is now lifted. I got stuff that I didn't even ask for!! I was afraid of "life after divorce", but am now thankful that I was finally able to let go and focus on living my life and being a great example to my daughters and my son. I really learned the value of "you get what you pay for" and I didn't even have to worry to much about that either cause the judge made my ex give some attorney's fees back too!! Life is good and Julie Lucio ROCKS!!!!

Posted by Ashley | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unprofessional

The attorney, Julie Lucio and her paralegal did not have time for my case and constantly made up excuses as to why. They handed me my discovery a week after it was served, Julie over billed, never actually spoke with me on matters related to how I would like to proceed with my case, she billed me for... time it took to train her paralegal, she refused to speak with me on the invoice. I thought I was making a good choice going with them but turns out it was not and a huge huge waste of money went down the drain. I switched attorneys and it was a night and day difference. I cannot recommend.

Julie Lucio

Replied last May 15, 2025

No good deed goes unpunished. That's the moral of this story. I actually handled her first lawsuit at no charge. I felt sorry for her situation. The second time she was sued, I charged her and she was very unhappy about how “billing” works. At no time did I ever charge this client to “train” my paralegal, however I did charge if I updated my paralegal about new events. It is necessary to keep staff in the loop so they can provide the best support for clients.

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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

Activity

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