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Judith A. Williams is a recognized mediator and collaborative law attorney with 15 years of experience in all areas of family law. She has been a Panel Attorney on the Orange County Juvenile Dependency Court for 7 years, representing adoptions, foster children, and guardianships. In 2009, Judy was named one of Orange County’s Top Lawyers by OC Magazine.
Judy’s mission with The Center for Mediated Divorce (CMD) is to help clients amicably resolve disputes out of court and avoid the severe financial and emotional costs associated with lengthy litigation. Judy understands the needs of families facing divorce, as well as the potentially devastating impact it can have on children. Her decision to not do litigation supports her motto for CMD, “A Place for Peaceful Solutions”.
As the managing attorney at the Center for Mediated Divorce, Irvine lawyer Judy Williams compassionately helps people resolve their issues in a divorce without having to go to court. Since 1996, she has been practicing as an attorney. Ms. Williams previously served as president and board member of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. For a number of years, she was a Panel Attorney for the Orange County Juvenile Dependency Court. Attorney Williams presently maintains a 9.5 Superb Avvo Rating. Contact her firm today to arrange for a consultation.
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Posted by Bill | November 07, 2013 | Child Custody
Excellent Lawyer for a collaborative divorce
Looking back on our situation, Judy did a great job for us. She was very fair, listened to both of us and helped to address our concerns. When things could have escalated she always stepped in to help us clear the air and move on. She was good at helping us understand what each of us could do to w...
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2013 | Family
Knowledgeable and calm
Judy is an amazing mediator. Her knowledge and professional calm made me feel comfortable from the very first session. This is the hardest thing I have ever gone through and her expertise in handling family law matters made it manageable. She and her staff were always available to help with the ma...
Posted by Cathy | July 13, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Professional and knowledgeable
I found Ms. Williams to be professional, intelligent, courteous and flexible in working with me. Her office staff is wonderful as well. My divorce should have been a simple one, but my ex-husband complicated it, but Ms. Williams was patient and thorough in navigating the different roadblocks that we...
"Judith Williams is an outstanding Attorney and Mediator. She can settle even the most difficult cases and both parties (especially their children) come out winners both financially and emotionally. You will save so much money mediating your divorce with Attorney Williams by avoiding the high cost of litigation. She's the most patient, warm and competent attorney I know in this area of practice. If she cannot settle your case no one can!"
Family lawyer
2009
Top Lawyer, Orange County Metro Magazine
2004
Remarkable Woman Award, National Association of Women Business Owners
1998
Wiley Award, The Public Law Center of Orange County
1997
Attorney of the Year, The Public Law Center of Orange County
2005 - Present
Panel attorney, Juvenile Dependency Court, Orange County Superior Court
1984 - 2007
President, Sylvan Learning Centers/Memphis
1964 - 1970
Elementary teacher, School systems in Illinois, N.M. Texas, and Md.
2001 - Present
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1999 - Present
Orange County BarristersMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Member
2004 - 2005
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationPresident
1997 - 2000
Family Law Section, Community Service CommitteeMember
1996 - 2000
Orange County BarristersBoard of Directors
1965
Master of Education
1963
Bachelor of Language Arts
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Family Law Practice
1998
Basics of Adoption
2005
English