Justine Joya

Justine Joya

4.8
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 6 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA

About Justine

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

Legal and physical custody of minor children. I also handle Parentage Matters for individuals who would like to establish a legal parental relationship with their child.

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce or Legal Separation, including child support and spousal support issues.

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 6 years

State: California

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joya Family Law

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Justine Joya's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by LAL | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent advocate

Justine represented me as a de facto parent in a juvenile dependency matter. She was a very responsive attorney and excellent advocate for me and the child, and her advocacy resulted in a positive outcome for my family. Thank you, Justine!

Posted by Holly | January 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Couldn't Recommend More!

Justine and the Bloom Family Law team made my divorce process incredibly smooth. Justine was always there to guide me, taking the time to explain every step and ensuring I felt supported throughout. She is thorough, responsive, and quick to answer any questions I had. I felt completely at ease knowin...g she was the attorney on my side. Thank you, Justine and the entire team!

Posted by Maria | May 16, 2024 | Divorce & Separation

Efficient, kind, and caring

Justine is amazing! She transformed what seemed like a daunting and never ending divorce into a straightforward process. She kept great communication and her entire team was very supportive and knowledgeable. My divorce was finalized in a far shorter time period than expected thanks to Justine and he...r wonderful team!

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

“No, your honor.”

Justine was no match for my ex and his more senior lawyer. Justine told me over and over that my requests were very reasonable. However the judge issued tentative rulings in my ex’s favor. In court, when the judge asked if Justine had additional information to add beyond our initial filing, she said ...simply “no, your honor.” Meanwhile, my ex’s lawyer filled every moment she was allowed to speak with personal attacks and sickening distortions of the facts. By the time I understood that Justine either wasn't capable or interested in standing up for me, it was too late. I know that lawyers cannot promise outcomes, and it would be different if Justine had used every opportunity available to her and we still lost. However, I will never forget how helpless it made me feel that instead of arguing against the lies my ex had told the court, when I wasn’t allowed to say a word, she remained silent.

Posted by Sarah | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best of the best!

Justine helped with my case for over a year. She always responded quickly with any questions I had and gave great advice on what to expect in court. We were able to get the custody agreement I wanted and helped me feel sane while dealing with the stress of court. I highly recommend Justine and am sad... to close out my case with her.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

Northern California Rising Star Recipient, SuperLawyers

2025

Northern California Rising Star Recipient, SuperLawyers

2024

Northern California Rising Star Recipient, SuperLawyers

2023

Northern California Rising Star Recipient, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Founding Attorney, Joya Family Law

2024 - 2025

Associate Attorney, Bloom Family Law, PC

2022 - 2024

Associate Attorney, Ham Family Law, PC

2020 - 2022

Associate Attorney, Frudden & Padilla Family Law

Education

N/A

U of San Francisco SOL

N/A

University of California - Davis

Speaking Engagements

2020

National Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Gender on Trial: Strategies for Combating Bias in the Courtroom

Activity

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