Julie Ann Flanagan

Julie Ann Flanagan

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Aliso Viejo, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

120 Vantis Dr., Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA

About Julie

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

11 years

75%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Julie A. Flanagan

120 Vantis Dr., Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

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Julie Ann Flanagan's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Family

Posted by Ted | January 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Attorney - Highly Recommended

I've hired Julie twice for a very chaotic divorce and child custody. Julie has done a phenomenal job representing me and securing full physical and legal custody of my three kids. What separates Julie from the other attorneys is she's focused on resolution over dirty attorney tactics; which burn prec...ious financial resources. Julie is an expert in family law and is always well prepared at every hearing. This always gave me a sense of calmness and confidence during the most stressful times of my life. I recommend Julie as your attorney of choice.

Posted by jennifer | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Want great results?! Hire Julie Flanagan

I highly recommend Miss.Flanagan. She is hard-fighting, aggressive, and extremely detail-oriented, while also being easy to reach and responsive. She worked tirelessly on my case, treated me like family, and achieved an excellent result in court. I’m incredibly grateful for her dedication and advocac...y. Julie saved my relationship with my kids! And got me out of the system so that I could move on with my life!

Posted by Gil | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great experience

I don't even know to where to begin it started off with me needing some financial help and Julie took me on at a discounted price because I believe in her heart she really wants to help families in family court that need the help. I have been fighting this case for about 7 years now and my kid is a l...ittle over 7 years old . I was in a situation where the judges would just not listen and they were always on the mother's side even though I had never missed a visit and I was trying to be the best father that I could. It had become a little frustrating at this point but luckily I looked up Julie and she took on my case. It was the old ritual of the opposing side basically lying and not even presenting any sustainable evidence ,and Julie was a lion in court she shot them down very quickly and made the judge look at the situation in it's true form. Long story short I am very grateful that I had Julie with me in court that day with me to help me battle the opposing side and get the custody that I deserve with my child . We won and they basically added more overnights so I am very happy with the results and I would definitely recommend her as a lawyer to anybody that needs help in family Court.

Posted by Bryce | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Best Family Law Attorney

I can't say enough good about Julie. Not only is she a top-notch attorney who can guide you through a challenging and frustrating legal process, but she also exemplifies high levels of integrity, patience, and emotional intelligence. I've worked with and interviewed other attorneys and feel that many... in the industry significantly lack these latter attributes. My case spanned not just the divorce itself but also years of post-divorce custody battles. Julie was there for me every step of the way. She listens and collaborates, a quality that is rare among family law attorneys. Julie knows when to be patient, when to negotiate, and when to adopt a bulldog stance. She has a deep understanding of the legal bureaucracy and the expertise to navigate it. A divorce and custody battle will inevitably be a highly emotional and turbulent journey. However, I have absolutely no regrets about hiring Julie to represent me.

Posted by Kurt | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very happy

I have personally worked with and met many family law attorneys in Orange County. Of all these, Julie is one of the best and I would highly recommend her. She is very bright, insightful and always pragmatic. She is as willing to give advice as she is ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work. I ...think what I appreciate most about her is her candor. She quickly (almost instinctively) drills down to the essence of your case or problem and then offers different solutions that might best address the situation. She is the consummate professional. I truly appreciate her help.

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Julie Ann Flanagan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brooke Archbold

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Julie as opposing counsel a few times. She is professional, civil, and straightforward."

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Kelly Tufts

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Julie as opposing counsel on a family law matter. I found that Julie is intelligent, reasonable, and has a clear understanding of the law on which she bases concise argument on behalf of her clients. I recommend Julie, without hesitation."

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Shannon Loeser

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ilian Alchehayed

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Flanagan really takes the time to understand the issues that her clients are going through and provides excellent advice to her clients. You are in good hands when dealing with Ms. Flanagan! I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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David Monarch

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Flavia Lloyd

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is a caring, attentive, and professional family law attorney. She goes above and beyond for clients. Anyone needing help in a family law matter will be in good hands by retaining Julie."

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Bruce Abel

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Julie Flanagan is an outstanding advocate. She dedicates herself to her clients and works diligently to advance her clients' interest and to do so ethically. She is a real credit to the legal profession. If you want a lawyer with compassion but also the skill and willingness to go to battle in court for you, then Julie is your lawyer."

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Scheherazade Rastegar-Djavahery

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is a brilliant attorney who is known for being a zealous advocate. She is experienced, knowledgeable, respected, and outstanding. I frequently refer clients to her due to her renown expertise in the courtroom. I endorse her wholeheartedly to anyone needing a divorce attorney."

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Katherine Schwinghammer

General practice lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Friend

"Julie Flanagan is a very bright and remarkably tenacious person. I've seen first-hand that she has a terrific (probably almost unmatched) knowledge of the law, in many areas. I endorse her work without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Education

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Whittier Coll SOL

law

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Univ of California Santa Barbara

undergraduate

Languages

English

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