Joanne Marie Biernacki

Joanne Marie Biernacki

also known as The Law Office of JoAnne M. Biernacki

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Family

3575 Arden Way, #1222, Sacramento, CA

About Joanne

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

15 years | 200 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Location

JoAnne Biernacki

3575 Arden Way, #1222, Sacramento, CA, 95864

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Joanne Marie Biernacki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Noah | February 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Completely unqualified to do her job

She should be disbarred for what happened in my case. Showed up late and/or unprepared on multiple settings, misplaced evidence, and lost her train of thought and her composure while speaking to the court. Was unable to tie sentences or words together and was unable to properly cross examine a witn...ess. The judge and everyone in the court were so confused by her flustered and erratic behavior that multiple recesses needed to be taken. After speaking with several witnesses to the case who were there in the courtroom, they had never seen this kind of a performance by a non self-represented litigant in the el dorado county superior court. Opposing counsel was laughing- literally. Thankfully I was able to resolve this family law case using the help of another attorney, but it was an uphill climb due to the sheer incompetence and mess left by Joanne Biernacki. Due to a breach of agreement, I’m now filing a bar complaint against this individual. Please understand that these review sites can be manipulated.... Ask local attorneys for their opinion of this attorney before hiring and you will thank me.

Posted by Cynthia | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Professional Skills

I hired Joanne as my attorney and her professional skills in her business shows she was determined to get the job done and I must ay job well done. Thank You Joanne

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Joanne Marie Biernacki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Pearson

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanne is a conscientious attorney who understands navigating the complexity of family law to meet her client's goals."

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Rodney Moy

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"JoAnne is an excellent litigator who has a big heart for helping her clients."

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Lisa Mendes

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tina Tran

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Pocklington

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lita Pettusdotson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Gurley

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We had a case together and we will able to settle most issues because she she is tough and fair"

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Sara Thompson

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Rebecca Gardner

Estate planning lawyer

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Rodney Moy

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Lisa Mendes

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Tina Tran

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

VLSP Volunteer Award, San Francisco Bar Association

2009

Volunteer Award, Alameda County Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Chief Executive Officer, Family Matters, A Proffessional Law Corp.

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Contra Costa County Criminal Conflict Panel

2004 - 2011

Records Supervisor, Hanson Bridgett, LLP

1998 - 2000

Records Clerk, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison

Associations

2009 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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