Reviews

Julie Stankowski and her office did an outstanding job on my case. My case was quite difficult to say the least, but Julie made it happen. I needed a move away order with my 8 year old daughter which is extremely difficult in CA. Her and her office were always there when I had questions, and very responsive. Julie worked several late nights for me and always got things done. I absolutely know I would not have won my case without her as my lawyer. If I ever need an attorney again, I will certainly be calling her back and I would recommend to all my friends and family. If you want strong legal advice and legal council, definitely go to Julie.

This review is long over due! I have to begin by saying I can’t express enough how grateful I am to Julie and her entire team for the guidance, support and advice that they provided to me throughout this incredibly horrible experience! They were more like family helping me along then a Law Firm that I had hired. Thanks to the advice given, and the unprecedented amount of hard work, my case went from hopeless to being dropped by the filing party. If I had not listened to the legal advice given along with the legal expertise of Julie and her team, that outcome would have never been possible and I would still not be able to see my son. I’ll break this review into the three categories that I believe will be most helpful to anyone considering hiring Julie to represent them. ( Cost, Family Law Knowledge, and Ethics) Let’s start with cost because I know that is the first thing that comes to mind when you are put into a situation that requires a lawyer. First and foremost Julie has very competitive rates for the caliber of services she and her team provide and more importantly, is completely transparent. Her and her staffs billing is exactly where you would hope it would be, with the simpler tasks all residing within the paralegals and the more complex issues being dealt with by the attorneys. The billing is also extremely clear down to the minute, so you know exactly what you are paying for. I never had to question a single charge or what I was being billed for. Second, is the qualification of her and her team’s expertise. I couldn’t have found a better attorney to represent me where the entire world “loosing my son” was resting upon it. Julie is a master at her craft and able to pivot in a moments notice. Another reviewer said “ she is a bulldog in the courtroom that actually cares about her clients”, I couldn’t agree with that more!! Any attorney worth their salt will have a full client base as Julie always has, but the service Julie provides, you would think that you are her only client. She knows your case inside and out and will fight to get you what you want/deserve! Which I think is a perfect transition into Ethics. Julie and her team hold themselves to the highest of ethical standards! So if you want a firm that’s going to screw your ex and in turn child/children out of what is truly the best for your child/children please look somewhere else! It wouldn’t be fair to her or her team if I didn’t try to sway those of you with that intent away from her time and services. They are the best, but their fight is for those who deserve it. Those moms and dads who are fighting for what is the best for their child/children and not their own vindictive selfish purposes.

Julie was professional, fair, knowledgeable and a tough negotiator! I felt she was truly kind and understanding! I only wish I had met her many years ago when all of this first started. I highly recommend Julie to anyone seeking a Divorce attorney who's not just in it to run the clock to take your money! Five stars+ to her!

Julie was regrettably not my first lawyer I hired in my divorce. I was mis-represented and in such a huge hole with child support and custody when my path crossed with Julie’s. She was able to undo a year and a half’s worth of horrible divorce rulings in less than a week!!! She is very precise and knowledgeable of divorce law. I am eternally grateful that she took my case and I would recommend her 1000% over again!

There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing Julie is. She helped me through a very stressful custody battle with my ex. Not only was she there for me throughout the entire process. She was able to get me everything I was asking for but did it with out having to go through a costly legal battle. She has the ability to be strong and aggressive when needed but can also negotiate and help calm intense situations. One of Julies strengths is the ability to read a person and the situation and to adapt to handle it in the most effective way possible

Julie and her team of legal valkyries are more than a cut above the best. She and her team have negotiated my dicey situation with such strength and grace, that now I'm in a strong position, the opposing side's use of unfair advantage and lies have been revealed. I've 50% custody and a strong foothold for what comes next. I'm so glad I was able to get Julie as my lawyer. She and her team are on top of the details and are proactive in ways that helped me sleep better at night.

After reading other reviews about how Julie’s office was like a family, and how much individual attention she gave to her clients, I knew she was the one for me. Looking for legal counsel I was desperate for someone that could help me to fight to retain custody of my children, something I was very concerned I would lose in spite of being a great father and an active duty military member. Julie was honest and realistic and her and the whole office supported me throughout everything. She helped me reign in my expectations and set me up for success in mediation. Her staff helped me find my voice in my personal testimony to the court. Kathy, Sylvia and Kristina really made me feel at home when I came to the office and helped me work through all the stressful details of the paperwork. I can’t even imagine how I would have done any of this on my own. Julie’s office is busy, because she is really good at what she does, so don’t let that be a discouragement. I’m happy to say that we were able to settle my case out of court and are on track to 50/50 custody. The last 5 months have been the most stressful of my life and the whole office supported me throughout it all. When you’re looking for a lawyer don’t underestimate how important it is to pick someone who cares. I’m glad I made the right choice. -Justin

From the moment I sat down with Julie, I knew she was the attorney I wanted to have take over my divorce case. Over the past five(!) years, I've been dealing with what I now know is inadequate counsel. Not only has Julie picked up where they left off, she has made leaps and bounds in my case in and out of the courtroom. Without going into detail, because the divorce is not yet finalized, Julie and her secretary have provided exquisite respective counsel and service. With that said, I would not want to be the person on the other side of the courtroom. I feel defended, advocated for, attended to, and for the first time, like I'm in excellent hands. I am excited for the resolution of my case and am confident I could not have gone with a better choice. I HIGHLY recommend this attorney!

Simply writing this review cannot fully express the gratitude I have for Julie and her staff and how they have helped me with my divorce and child custody matters. Julie has guided me in making complicated decisions during an extremely difficult time. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she is compassionate and truly cares. It was obvious through her actions that she was honestly concerned about not only my well-being, but that of my children as well. She gave me the confidence I needed to make difficult decisions and fight for what was truly important. Regarding court hearings and filings, she has shown that she knows when to fight and when to let situations play out. I completely trust the advice and direction she gives. She has been (and continues to be) there for me through the whole process to provide expert guidance and support whenever needed. I am so thankful that I found Julie to help me through such a complicated and overwhelming process.

Julie came as a referral from my mom after I pulled my hair out trying to figure out how to file my divorce and deal with my ex-husband at the same time. My ex-husband was an unpredictable petty person that had me worried about the entire divorce process. I knew he was going to do everything he could to make things more miserable and costly for myself. The first time I spoke with Julie I knew I needed her in my corner. She literally put my mind and heart at ease! She gave me hope and a sense of protection. Over the entire divorce period Julie and her team always kept me informed of the work they were doing, the next steps and what to expect. If I called, she answered. If I emailed or texted, she responded almost immediately. She ALWAYS made me feel like my case was her number one priority, but also that she cared about how I was doing. When it came to battling out the settlement process she was definitely a bulldog and my champion. She always listened to what I wanted, got me what I needed and EXCEEDED every expectation out there. Thank you Julie and Team!

When my ex-wife filed for divorce I was blindsided. Through a family member I was referred to Julie. Upon our first meeting she did her best Robin Williams impression from Goodwill Hunting and assured me "It's not your fault, It's not your fault." I think at that moment she sensed I needed a therapist more than a lawyer. Shortly thereafter she shifted into lawyer mode. She guided me effortlessly through a tumultuous period in my life shifting concurrently between being a lawyer and friend. She never lost sight of the big picture and made sure the checklist of legal items were taken care of along the way. But more importantly she always realized there was a human element at stake. I wasn't just some hour glass with the sand serving as the metaphor for her time on the clock. She is an astute Family Lawyer with a great command that all encompasses her profession. She is passionate and cares deeply about her clients. She knows when to be tough and when to pull up on the pedal. I highly recommend her.

I hired Julie to help me alter my child custody and support order when my ex-husband moved away and could no-longer fulfill his 50% obligation to custody, unfortunately still leaving me with my support obligation. My ex was very combative about changing the court order 'legally' so Julie stepped in to help. She was not only able to get me everything I asked for, but she made 'nice' with my ex, and HE was thanking both her and I at the end! Miraculous. Besides the results which speak volumes, Julie is very personable and easy to work with. She is always available and there is nothing pretentious about Julie or her staff. A very pleasant piece of an unpleasant situation.