Judith A Williams

Judith A Williams

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 29 years

Mediation Lawyer Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation

About Judith

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 10%

We understand the needs of families facing divorce,as well as the potentially-devastating impact it can have on children. Judy Williams supports Orange County families with the knowledge, care and experience necessary to safely navigate even the most complex and challenging family law situations.

30 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Judith A Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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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...ny forms and to explain the process. She handled everything and I did not have to appear in court, which was a huge relief. I definitely would recommend Judy to my friends and family.

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...re thrown our way. She went the extra mile in trying to see if I could receive part of real estate that my ex-husband owned in a foreign country. I have recommended her services to others and would feel comfortable using her services again, but, hopefully, won't have to.

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Judith A Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Debra Crawford

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Miller

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Douglas Pinkham

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2001 - Present

Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1999 - Present

Orange County Barristers

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

William P. Gray Legion Lex

Member

2004 - 2005

Orange County Women Lawyers Association

President

1997 - 2000

Family Law Section, Community Service Committee

Member

1996 - 2000

Orange County Barristers

Board of Directors

Education

1965

University of Illinois, Champaign

Master of Education

1963

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Language Arts

N/A

Whittier College School of Law, Los Angeles

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2000

Whittier Law School

Family Law Practice

1998

Public Law Center

Basics of Adoption

Publications

2005

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Guardianships & Conservatorships

Languages

English

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