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JoAnna Jae Smith
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Biography
Working as a doula (a birth support person) before law school, JoAnna developed a passion for providing the information and support families needed to get through a life-changing and challenging time. Now JoAnna applies those skills and that passion to helping Georgians successfully navigate their family law issues from divorce, custody and child support to guardianship, protective orders, and name changes. Whatever your family law issue, JoAnna will be your support and guide throughout the process.
JoAnna graduated summa cum laude from American University in Washington, D.C. with a degree in Law & Society, and a certificate in Women, Politics & Political Leadership. She is a Truman Scholar and a Truman-Albright Fellow.
After graduation, JoAnna worked at the U.S. Department of Transportation, as a doula in a local birth center, and a sexual assault victim advocate. She attended Emory University Law School as a Woodruff Fellow, where she received both a law degree and Masters of Public Health. While in law school, JoAnna worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Legal Aid Society.
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Licensed in Georgia for 10 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2015
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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2015 | Family
Wonderful experience
I consulted JoAnna with regards to some questions I had about the process of filing a divorce pro se. She was incredibly helpful in helping me navigate the process steps for Dekalb County as they were incredibly confusing for someone trying to handle it all themselves. She was knowledgeable and respo...
JoAnna Jae Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"JoAnna is an amazing Family Law attorney. She is also a great advocate for her clients and a mentor to many attorneys in the community, including myself. I highly recommend JoAnna to anyone who has a family law issue."
"JoAnna is a passionate and zealous advocate for her clients in family law cases. Not only does she have an excellent understanding of the law, she is sensitive to the needs and problems of her clients. I highly recommend her!"
"JoAnna is an outstanding attorney that possesses a deep understanding of family law. She also has the experience to know that family law is about much more than the letter of the law, and her perspective has helped clients through some of the most difficult moments in their lives. I would suggest JoAnna to anyone that needs competent, empathetic assistance with a family law issue."
"JoAnna is an amazingly talented lawyer who cares deeply for her clients. I am always happy to work with her, too, because she is ethical, professional and detailed. She is also a caring and thoughtful Guardian ad Litem who I would recommend for any type of custody case."
"Incredibly knowledgeable and dependable. She has my highest endorsement."
"Hardworker, very knowledgeable. I recommend her to handle any of your family law needs."
"JoAnna is the consummate professional. She is perfectly suited to helping folks facing family law issues--always understanding and compassionate to the needs of her client. She frequently goes above and beyond to obtain to most favorable outcome for those she represents."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Pro Bono Allstar Award, Atlanta Bar Association
2017
Guardian Ad Litem of the Year, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
2011
Woodruff Fellowship, Emory University
2007
Truman Scholarship, Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Partner, Marple Smith Family Law
2017 - 2023
Managing Partner, Georgia Family Law Project
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Owner, The Law Offices of JoAnna J. Smith, LLC
2015 - 2016
Associate, Richardson Bloom & Lines LLC
2014 - 2014
Family Law Legal Intern, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
2013 - 2014
Family Law Legal Intern, Legal Aid Society of Washington DC
2012 - 2013
Legal and Policy Research Assistant, CDC
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, US DOT
2009 - 2011
Policy Analyst, US DOT
Associations
2014 - Present
Stonewall Bar Association
2014 - Present
National LGBT Bar Association
2013 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
2016 - 2018
Georgia Association for Women LawyersCommittee Chair
2015 - 2017
Planned Parenthod Young ProfessionalsCo-Chair
2015 - 2017
Truman Scholars AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Trial in Family Violence Court
Order Granted
Contested Divorces
Granted
Education
2014
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
Rollins School of Public Health
Master's of Public Health
Speaking Engagements
2018
Law SChool Class
Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers
2018
Access to Justice Conference
Fortifying Your Incubator Program
2018
Access To Justice Conference
Responding to Negative Reviews
2017
Pro Se Family Law Information Session
Family Law Basic
2017
Pro Bono March Madness
Incorporating Pro Bono In Your Practice
2017
Incubator Training Program
Family Law 101
2017
Incubator Boot Camp
Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers
Publications
Languages
English