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 Nov Family | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best!!

If you’re lucky, divorce is either quick or its messy. If its messy, there’s no one we would rather have on our side than Justine! My mom and I worked with Justine for almost three years while she helped navigate my mom through a messy and complicated divorce (that involved immigration, navigati...ng legal and court systems, and sooo much paperwork!) Our case was a unique and complex one where Justine did not hesitate to jump in. She championed us through each trial, each obstacle (there were many), and fought for what was the best outcome for my mom. She is a beast in the court! Thank you Justine for meeting every challenge that came up with confidence and our best interests in mind. We would not have gotten through this without you!!

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Amazing!

Justine handled my messy child support case with expertise and precision. She was organized, swift in response and also had excellent command over the content when we went to court. I highly recommend her and would return to her firm if needed.

Posted by Angelica | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Helpful and Honest

Justine is amazing, and she was always on top of everything! She helped me at every step of my divorce. Any question I had, she explained in detail so I would understand. I felt comfortable throughout the whole process. I will highly recommend her to anyone who needs help.

Posted by Tania | August 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Compassionate and Thorough

Justine helped me during a child custody case that was not going well. I received her services right at the beginning of the pandemic which I thought would be even more complex, however she made it simple! She made the whole process easy because of her solid understanding of family law. She took the ...stress off of me when I was working part time as a full time student and raising three kids on my own. She was always available for any questions I had no matter how small, and explained things to me in ways that I can understand. I could be myself without fear of judgement in each interaction with her because I felt she really understood my circumstances. Justine was always one step ahead with my case even when the other party was active. I would enthusiastically recommend Justine if you want a compassionate and thorough lawyer by your side!

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Responsive, friendly and caring

Justine was truly wonderful to work with during my custody battle. She was organized and clearly would discuss various scenarios with me. Anytime I would raise a question, she would respond in a timely manner and offer any support needed. I cannot recommend Justine enough for any family law needs.

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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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