Sean Patrick Joyce

I highly recommend Sean to anyone seeking an exceptional family law attorney. I am incredibly grateful a good friend referred me to him during a difficult time. I've been working with Sean for over a year on my domestic violence restraining order and impending divorce. He is competent, caring, and th...orough, and has truly been a lifesaver as I've navigated the family court system. Sean is very responsive, always replying to my emails immediately and making time to speak with me whenever I have questions. He has patiently explained the legal process and prepared me for multiple hearings and trial, with his confidence and expertise putting me at ease during stressful periods. Beyond his expert legal advice, he has also guided me on financial matters, my living situation, and even how to manage communications with my ex. I feel that he prioritizes my case and genuinely cares about his clients. While I wouldn't wish my situation on anyone, if you ever find yourself in need of assistance with family court matters, I highly recommend reaching out to Sean.

Sean is just the absolute best combination of kind human and educated/polished attorney. I sadly only worked with him briefly, but he was extremely honest, knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive, and I couldn't recommend him more highly for a family law case. You can feel confident that you are ...in amazing hands and are not being taken advantage of financially - he is very conscious of the financial toll that this takes on his clients, and his rates and his billing reflects fairness all around.

Sean is an EXCELLENT attorney. I interviewed several family law attorneys and he was by far the best. I was so relieved that I was able to retain him, he has never steered me wrong. He knows several approaches on how to go about winning your case. It depends on your style and what you want. He is abl...e to be the lawyer you need. LAW: Sean is an expert in family law. There are so many times when my ex's counsel didn't know the law or was trying to do something shady, and Sean was spot on. He makes sure that the judge and other attorneys do the right thing. He fights for you and knows exactly what he is doing. If there is something he doesn't know or remember or a law changed, he pauses and does his research. He never makes anything up. He is humble and really great at his job. JUDGEMENT: Sean always guides me in the right direction. He knows and pays attention to whatever judge is ruling. Knows how they think and weighs the options for what has been done historically. He offers a few options, walks you through the risks and gains, and then off you go. He is clear-headed and sharp. WISDOM: Sean has seen so much and can offer advice on many fronts. He knows exactly what he is doing. He knows when to push and when to back off. CHARACTER: Sean has outstanding ethics. He will always guide you in the right direction. And he is always supportive, much like a therapist. PARALEGAL: Aaron is an absolute pleasure to work with. He always helps me and guides me. If I make a mistake in a form, he is always so kind and makes sure I do it right. They are a strong team. I couldn't have done this without Sean and Aaron. After being in court for so many years, I get to see a lot of attorneys at work and I know that I am lucky to have Sean Joyce in my corner.

If you ever find yourself in need of a family lawyer, please call Sean. In 2019, my husband and I went through a bizarre crisis with his daughter's mother that, under the circumstances, ended as positively as possible -- with a win. (In an attempt to win legal custody of their daughter, the mother ac...cused my husband of rape, manslaughter, domestic violence, and threats.) Over the course of six months and a total of 11 hearings, during which we both testified, Sean kept the smallest details of an incredibly convoluted case, including 30 witnesses, straight in his head to the point that he could write briefs on the fly and argue off the cuff. He is an excellent litigator, a strategic thinker, and an excellent and responsive communicator. Best of all, he is compassionate, personable, well-liked, and well-respected by everyone in SF Family Court from the bike messengers to the judges. We loved him and will be forever grateful for our great good fortune in finding him to help us through an incredibly trying time.

When I came to Sean I knew nothing about family law and as a result had been through hell for years. Unbeknownst to me I was about to face the greatest challenge of my adult life. Extremely long story short, Sean saved my life. Sean's deep knowledge of family law and human nature, boundless energy, m...eticulous attention to every detail in a huge complex case, universal respect in the family law community, and incredibly ethical and values driven approach all made him the perfect choice to partner with in this grand, unpleasant, and ultimately triumphant ordeal. I cannot say enough about how good he is at his job or how much I respect him. No one wants to end up in family court, but with Sean in your corner you will know you are going to get the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones. Every day I am grateful for the peace and stability he has brought to our family.