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also known as Julia P. Ronina
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Since 2007, I have been licenced to practice law in the state of California. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist and Partner in 2020 at Hoover Krepelka, LLP - Silicon Valley's largest law firm to exclusively handle divorce related matters.
My passions are helping people, especially children. I have acted in the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in the County of El Dorado, and I am well versed in advocating for children in custody related legal issues.
I am the founder of the non-profit organization, Demonstrate Love, which focuses on providing education to poor and needy children in Malawi, Africa through free community pre-schools and scholarships for high achieving high school students.
Please contact me to arrange a legal consultation to review your specific circumstance. I look forward to assisting you.
Warmest regards,
Julia P. McDowell (fka Ronina)
Partner and Certified Family Law Specialist
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19 years | 400 cases
19 years | 400 cases
19 years | 400 cases
19 years | 50 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 2007
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1520 The Alameda,, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95126
hooverkrepelka.com
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Posted by Kari | January 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I’ve been working with Ms. McDowell since 2010 as it pertained to child custody and child support. She has seen me at my very lowest point and supported me through every part of our contentious journey. She handles clients with respect and transparency, and ensures clients understand the intricaci...
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
What impressed me the most was Julia's commitment to ensuring the agreement reflected our specific needs and wishes within the time frame we were working with. Julia, Travis, and their team took the time to understand our situation thoroughly, providing insightful guidance, keeping us updated on cour...
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Julia was an expert guide through my mediated divorce. I always felt heard and empowered to self-advocate after our conversations. When my ex and I came to an impasse, Julia was able to reach agreements when negotiations had stalled. Julia was extremely responsive, available, and knowledgeable; she a...
Posted by Fabienne | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Julia was recommended by one of my friend. Choosing her was the best thing I did for my divorce. Julia has a great work ethic, and great personality. She was very proactive during my 2- year divorce. she always answered my email/concerns very quickly. She advise me on what to do when I was stuck. She...
Posted by Amar | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had the opportunity to work with Julia durnig my long and contentious divorce settlement. Julia is very smart, knowledgeable and professional attorney who was looking out for my best interest all the time. She is also a very decent human being. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I wou...
"I have worked opposite Julia on several cases. I have found her to be an intelligent and engaged attorney who works hard to achieve her client's goals. She is an excellent choice for your family law matter."
"Julia is quite literally one of the best lawyers I've ever known. I've known her work directly for 11+ years. Her response-time and staying on top of her cases is off the charts. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist. Anyone would be in amazing hands with Julia at the helm during their divorce or custody matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julia is a wonderful attorney. Very easy to work with-when she is on the other side of a case. She represents her clients well. She is very smart and takes the time to listen and understand the other sides point of view."
"Julia is an exceptional family law attorney, bar none. I know, and have nearly daily worked with, her for over 10 years on over 200 cases. I know she has worked on many, many more. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and it shows. She is insightful and pragmatic with a keen knowledge of the law, practice, procedure, dynamics, and needs of family law clients."
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Family lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 10 Divorce Attorneys of San Jose, Forbes
2024
Best Divorce Lawyers San Jose, Forbes
2024
Northern California’s Best Lawyers, Northern California’s Best Lawyers
2024
Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Northern California Super Lawyers, FindLaw / Thompson Reuters
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 100 Women of Influence, Silicon Valley Business Journal
2022
Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence Award, Silicon Valley Business Journal
2016
Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2007
Public Interest Law Certificate, UC Davis
2008 - Present
Managing Counsel, Hoover Krepelka, LLP
2012 - 2019
Court Appointed Special Advocate, El Dorado County Superior Court
2017 - Present
National Court Appointed Special Advocate AssociationCourt Appointed Special Advocate, El Dorado County
2006 - 2007
Advocates for the Rights of Children
2006 - 2007
Journal of Juvenile Law and Policy
Sole legal custody
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Lecturer
2016
Grandparents' Rights
2007
English
Russian