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

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4.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zahra Barragan | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Determined and Hardworking/Goes Above and Beyond

Joanne is the best. She was always in the loop with me throughout the years, and we were able to come up with a 50/50 custody schedule that met the needs of my daughter. After 3 years of battling a divorce, JoAnne was able to present something that my ex husband and I were both comfortable agreeing t...o in court. It doesn’t have to be black and white in court. Meaning, one week at dads, and one week at moms. There’s a grey area. There are other options. Talk to her to get you something that your child feels comfortable with. She helped modify 50/50 days as joint days for both parents to see the child. For example: in the AM with the mom with school , and the other parent (dad) in the PM each day after work. I loved this idea. Holidays were also personalized. Allowing us to enter the time we selected and agreed to. Splitting holidays also. Even presenting flexibility with overnights. It doesn’t have to be 4 days off , and 4 days on. That kept me married for years to keep my daughter with me, as she wished. My daughter was no longer at fear of the divorce, but grateful she was heard. Kids should have a voice. Joanne listened to my daughter’s voice. Even though the law has an age requirement, never be afraid to ask for something reasonable. Joanne helped me get reasonable 50/50 schedule. For that, I’m very grateful. Would highly recommend. I actually was referred as a state employee to a program which Joanne wasn’t in. Once we spoke I decided it wasn’t a matter of the money, it was a matter of getting the best quality of life. For that, the services are priceless. I picked her and I knew I could count on her from out first chat at being at Target. She’s a down to Earth woman, a mother, and successful business woman like myself. We naturally clicked. All of her Assistants knew me and were empathic and cared about the happiness of myself and daughter in the divorce process. Joanne will not only by your attorney, she’ll be someone you can count on. Sincerely, Zahra Barragan

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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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tina Tran

Family lawyer | Mar 11

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Daniel Pocklington

Family lawyer | Aug 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lita Pettusdotson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

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"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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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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