Julia Lynette Bancroft

Julia Lynette Bancroft

also known as Julia Bancroft, PC Family Law

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Katy, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce ... +6 more

1315 Avenue C, Katy, TX

About Julia

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Family 25%

22 years

25%
Child Custody 10%

22 years

10%
Child Support 10%

22 years

10%
Adoption 5%

22 years

5%
Child Abuse 5%

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Julia Bancroft PC, Family Law

1315 Avenue C, Katy, TX, 77493

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Julia Lynette Bancroft's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Attorney

My husband filed the divorce, and I was devastated and lost. I started look for the attorney and when I met Julia Bancroft at my first consultation, I immediately realized, she is only one I can trust and go with. Julia explained me all my rights in a very professional and confident manner. From tha...t first day and to the final day I always had a feeling that I am protected, and my case would be finalized in the best way. My divorce process was at the time complicated with COVID19 and my unexpected laid off situation. It was my “Perfect storm”, but Julia reacted on the changed circumstances immediately. She was always staying in touch with me, gave me the best advices and was able to finalize my divorce in a best manner. Julia Bancroft is an amazing professional and wonderful person – honest, kind, very smart and humane. I have a feeling that she is not only my attorney but a good friend. I will always remember her with a great gratitude.

Posted by Jessica | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best attorney around

I came to Julia with my child custody case in March and by the end of a April she had won my case. I had spoken to a couple lawyers before I found Julia and I didn't get the feeling in my gut that I had when I first spoke with her. As soon as I got off the phone with her I knew she was the lawyer for... me. Julia kept me at ease the entire time and never let me down. She was always a phone call or email away. Julia always made sure that I understood everything that was going on every step of the way, she was so caring, understanding, professional, kind hearted and so very trust worthy. She had my best interest in mind throughout everything. Julia really took care of me and my daughter. She puts so much effort and time into her cases before hand and was always so prepared for everything that came our way. Julia truly cares about her clients and will do anything for them. I was so fortunate that I was able to have Julia as my attorney. She is truly the best attorney out there and I would recommend her over and over again.

Posted by Jackie | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hands down the best attorney

Julia is the absolute best. We were so fortunate to find her. After meeting with her at length, we knew we didn't need to speak to any other attorneys. Julia represented my daughter in her case for custody. She is very professional, caring, compassionate and ethical. Julia takes the time to explain t...hings. You never feel rushed and responding back to you is always quick. From start to finish, our case took less than 2 months. Julia does so much beforehand that it went smoothly. She was able to reach a favorable agreement without having to actually go to court. I really believe it's because of everything she puts in leading up to going to trial. She did a lot. She's that brilliant. I highly recommend Julia Brancroft to anyone needing an attorney that is an expert.

Posted by Kellie | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Honest and Dependable Lawyer

Julia Bancroft represented by husband and I on a child support modification case for his daughter. Throughout the process of several months, she was diligent and persistent regarding our complicated case. She worked tirelessly to make sure she had all of the facts to present to the judge during the... temporary orders hearing and did not give up when faced with any obstacle. She is dependable, and continued to stay in touch with us and keep us informed when necessary. Our case success was dependent on her ability to work through complex issues and make sure the truthful information was shared with the judge. We would recommend her for any case without hesitation. She truly is a blessing as a person and lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Child Abuse

Ethical, caring, professional lawyer

Recently our family was faced with a very difficult situation where we suspected a family member was potentially abusing his female child. When the family tried confronting this situation with the intent of protecting the child from harm, we never expected that their response was to threaten to sue ...us for harassment and other things. We have never dealt with a lawyer in the past so we decided to search online for a lawyer that we could consult about the situation. We chose Julia simply based on the great reviews we saw online. We can only say positive things about our consultation with her. She gave us her best professional advice on the matter. She took the time to give us a manual with information that would be beneficial for us understanding this type of case. From this first meeting it was decided that we don't need her services at this stage of the situation. We learned a lot from this meeting though and I am honestly grateful to Julia for being so honest and caring for our problem. Any other lawyer would have probably cared more about getting money out of us and we would not have known any different. Even though we have a heavy heart for this family situation, I can tell you that I felt Julia was God sent. As other reviews have said, it is clearly apparent that Julia has high ethical standards, is caring and genuinely interested in helping others. She even called me back a few days later to give me further information that could help us. To me, this was going far and beyond simply because she cared. To Julia, if you ever read this - God bless you for the work that you do and may He always place favor on you.

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Julia Lynette Bancroft's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Sowell

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked alongside Julia in Family Law. She is a true professional. She is a great advocate for her clients and works well with opposing counsel. I am honored to have worked with her."

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Bryan Fagan

Family lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together as opposing counsel Juila is highly professional anyone hires her has made a great choice."

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Lori Kern

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Bancroft is a very knowledgeable attorney, and a fierce advocate for her clients. It is a pleasure to work with her on a case, as she is always trustworthy and professional. She is passionate about family law, and works hard to ensure that her clients' needs are met."

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James Hedlesten

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Great lawyer and advocate for her client. Julia knows the law and is fair minded, but tough. We had difficult case, with even more difficult clients, but we were able to come up with workable solutions."

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Kelly Rizzo

Family lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Julia and I worked on a custody modification and I was quite impressed with her professionalism and attention to detail."

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Alex Hunt

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She represented a party in a case involving multi-state child custody and child welfare issues. She was professional and represented her client extremely capably."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sherrie Travers

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I respect and endorse Julia Bancroft. She is knowledgeable of the law and committed to the highest ethical standards. Julia takes a practical approach to problem solving that not only serves her clients well, but also helps resolve family law cases without the necessity of protracted trials."

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Kevin Wright

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is tough if you find yourself on the other side of the table from her, but she is a fine example of how you can zealously represent your client, but still handle yourself in a professional and courteous manner."

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Sarah Springer

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Julia is conscientious in her work and does a great job for her clients. Her attention to detail is extraordinary, and the empathy she shows for families going through transition is admirable. I strongly endorse this wonderful family lawyer."

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Daniel Lee

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Julia for over three years from working on cases together or learning from the CLE's that she teaches. Her knowledge about the Family code, is amazing. I have worked with her on Child Support matters and she is efficient, professional and caring towards her clients. I would highly recommend her for all Family Law and Divorce cases. She is a great advocate for her clients and demonstrates great control and passion for her work."

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Heather Bachman

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Julia is always a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable about family. If I needed someone to represent me, I would hire her."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

25 "Five Star" Reviews Award, Avvo

2015

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Superb Ranking, Avvo

2015

10.0 Award, Avvo

2014

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Julia Bancroft PC, Family Law

2012 - Present

Attorney, Sowell, Alvares & Walls, PLLC

2009 - 2012

Legal Enforcement Attorney, Harris County Domestic Relations Office

2004 - 2009

Appellate and Litigation Attorney, by Contract, California Third & Fifth District Courts of Appeal

1999 - 2004

Deputy Attorney General, State Of California, Department Of Justice

Associations

2016 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court

Co-Team Leader

2013 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

2013 - Present

Collaborative Law Katy

Founding Member

2011 - Present

IV-D Child Support CLE Committee

Committee Member and Presenter

2010 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2010 - Present

Houston Bar Association

2013 - 2015

Katy Grand Theatre Project

Board Member

2009 - 2015

Katy Bar Association

Education

1999

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Nebraska

Speaking Engagements

2013

IV-D CLE Roundtable

Anticipating the Family Law Appeal: Tips for Saving Face with Appellate Counsel

2013

IV-D CLE Roundtable

Enforcement Essentials: Child Support

2012

IV-D CLE Roundtable

OAG (Office of the Attorney General) and DRO (Domestic Relations Office) Similarities & Differences

2011

IV-D CLE Roundtable

OAG & DRO Similarities and Differences

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