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

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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 Kate | December 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Responsive, thorough, pleasant

Justine was great through my case (a bit of a confusing and unusual one, being an annulment). Her advice was always on point and she was super responsive with communications. Highly recommend!

Posted by Astrid Mata | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great consultant and lawyer

Justine did an amazing job guiding us through our case. She is understanding, personable, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Tachtook | April 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Grandparents? Parents or others Justine is who you want!!!

Justine IS honest , straight forward and caring. She got to know our family and case like it was her own. She was always available to answer questions. If we emailed or called, she responded quickly! We never felt rushed. She always had time for us. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Justine Joya to o...ur family, friends, etc. If we ever need assistance again, she will be the first person we call. Thank you Justine for all of your time, effort and help. Again, if you are looking for a professional that is going to be 100% honest with you, Justine is it!!!

Posted by Debbie | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Retired attorney

Justine Joya is an incredibly smart, capable, organized and responsive family law attorney. She identified the issues, explained them fully, and took immediate action. She is friendly, easy to talk to and takes the time to answer all questions. She responded in a timely way to all written and oral... communications. She is an expert in all aspects of family law, and understands both the practical and the theoretical aspects of the law. I enthusiastically recommend Justine.

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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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