Sean Patrick Joyce

Sean Patrick Joyce

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

870 Market St Ste 414, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP

870 Market St Ste 414, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP

177 Bovet Road, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA, 94402

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Sean Patrick Joyce's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erin | October 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, empathetic, honorable.

I feel incredibly grateful to have had Sean as my attorney during my 10-month divorce process. His support and guidance made me feel genuinely understood and well cared for. Although I ultimately chose a less conventional path, prioritizing freedom over numbers, Sean’s advice and understanding were i...nvaluable at every step. He laid out all possible options, analyzed them with me thoughtfully, and respected my decisions. His responsiveness and respect for my time demonstrated a level of commitment and integrity that truly stands out—especially in a profession that often gets an unfair reputation. I wholeheartedly recommend Sean to anyone in need of assistance with a divorce. Having someone so knowledgeable and empathetic by my side made an immense difference.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very effective attorney - gets the job done

I am an attorney and am familiar with litigation. I retained an attorney to file a divorce proceeding, and that attorney did nothing but bill me for work that did not move the case forward. Fed up, I was referred to Sean Patrick Joyce. What a breath of fresh air. Mr. Joyce took immediate action, ...was a great communicator, and effectively utilized his terrific paralegal. In a matter of weeks, Mr. Joyce resolved issues, moved the case forward and obtained a stipulated judgment for me. During the time period that I worked with Mr. Joyce, and his paralegal, all of my questions were quickly resolved with an eye towards resolution and cost effectiveness. Mr. Joyce is direct, honest and a real problem solver. I would highly recommend his firm.

Posted by Stephanie | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thorough, fair, ethical, reliable, pragmatic

I found Sean through a referral. Someone overheard me talking about my situation with a counselor at the courthouse. He said "Hire this guy. He's really good, fair, and will be upfront with costs". After speaking with a half dozen attorneys I felt most confident with Sean's approach and his will...ingness to guide me through the legal paperwork. My ex and I chose the mediation route for our divorce. A few months into the process I realized that mediation is not for everyone. My situation turned into a nightmare. My ex filed several motions just weeks after my divorce was settled. I felt exhausted & defeated but I was not hopeless. I had been working with Sean for and we had built a good rapport. He knew my situation and I felt confident I would land on my feet. I felt supported. Choosing your attorney is a VERY personal choice. You need to be transparent. Its also an expensive choice regardless of who you work with. Sean is very upfront with all his costs. He always returns emails and calls in a time manner. I am grateful for this down to earth, family forward, well seasoned professional who I can trust.

Posted by Kevin | November 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Integrity, service, and cost effective

I cannot recommend Sean enough as divorce counsel. He has been an ally and a protector for me, without sacrificing his or my integerity, and without tearing down my ex. Sean has Integrity. He tells the truth, and expects you to tell the truth. This matters a LOT when you are going through a tou...gh divorce; keeping your integrity will mean a lot to you a few years down the road. Sean is wise with cost. Because of his integrity, Sean will not run up your bills or the bills of your ex. He will do a rigorous, thorough job in representing you, but will keep you informed of costs and options every step of the way. Sean saved me and my family. I realize this sounds dramatic, but it is not hyperbole. I was in the middle of a difficult divorce, representing myself against my ex’s notoriously aggressive counsel in a failed attempt to save money for the kids, and was, as a consequence, depressed and not caring for my kids well. Against all odds, Sean took my case (where others would not) after listening carefully to my situation, and after carefully questioning me to ensure I was a man of my word, and was not misleading him in any way. Over the past 2 years, Sean has successfully represented me, and brought an equitable settlement to my divorce, correcting the imbalance that was created when I represented myself. As a result of this partnership, my stress level is so much lower and my confidence has increased. It might sound like an exaggeration, but this has improved my performance at work, and has improved my ability to be a dad to my kids. Sean faced a very aggressive opposing counsel, and did not sink to their level, or allow me to sink to their level. Not only did he maintain his integrity and mine, but he also prevailed. To those of you facing the emotional pain of a divorce, I am sorry - I’ve been there, and it is so hard. But, having come out on the other side, I can safely and sincerely say that preserving your integrity (or finding it, in my case) is the single most important thing you can take our of a challenging divorce. And Sean can and will help with that.

Posted by Dan | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A truly honest, genuine, savvy lawyer who will give you exceptional advice and work hard to achieve your best outcome.

I feel so lucky to have been able to work with Sean on my divorce. He is an incredible partner during a difficult process. He took my case so seriously, always looking out for me and doing everything possible to achieve your best outcome with as little pain (and expense) as possible. Sean listens to ...what matters to you and works tirelessly to get what you deserve. He was always super prepared for every court appearance and has earned the respect of his peers. Sean is a man or extremely high integrity and you can always be certain he is only looking out for your best interest - never racking up fees. I couldn’t possibly recommend him more strongly.

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Sean Patrick Joyce's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Korsunsky

Child custody lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean Joyce is an empathetic, knowledgeable attorney who will fight hard for you. I would choose him in a heartbeat."

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Adam Gurley

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.He is tough but fair and works to settle problems rather than building the case into a "grudge match" that benefits no one except the lawyers."

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David Korsunsky

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Adam Gurley

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Family Law Attorney of The Year, Consumer Business Review

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Sean Patrick Joyce

Associations

2018 - Present

Presido Hill School

Member Board of Trustees

2003 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Former Chair of Solo and Small Firms Section of Barristers

Education

1999

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Babson College

BS-Economics

Languages

English

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