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Julia Marie Purchase
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3.5
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11 Reviews
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and helpful in areas like child custody and divorce
“Julia has always returned calls promptly and given good advice when asked.”
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Efficient and cost-effective
“I have found her to be efficient and cost effective.”
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Strives to find the best solution for clients and their families
“She strived hard to find the best solution for me and my family.”
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Cares about clients and takes the time to research and provide the best advice
“She cares about her clients and takes the time to research and give the best advice possible.”
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Able to reduce complex issues into simple concepts that clients can understand
“Julia has an amazing ability to reduce complex issues into simple concepts that ordinary people like me can understand.”
Cons
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Perceived as biased and unprofessional by some clients
“Very biased and very unprofessional, she hadn't even opened the emails I sent to her til the follow up call just before the final report was due!”
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Ineffective in handling cases involving domestic violence and abuse
“If you are a victim of domestic violence DO NOT USE this woman. You will be re-traumatized and be accused of making up allegations.”
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Fails to thoroughly investigate and consider all evidence
“She also failed to speak to the girlfriend after me who also experienced domestic violence to the point that she was too afraid to speak in court.”
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Disregards client's perspective and focuses more on procedural duties
“I felt the responsibility of her caring and putting her job duties and priorities into the case was simply absent.”
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Inconsistent in her approach and decision-making
“She is a disgrace to her profession. DO NOT USE!”
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28 Apr, 2024 by Nick
Julia refused to read the “narrative” statement she asked both parties to complete - which provides the case history and impact on the child. Her report to the mediator/arbitrator misquoted court documents that were provided, had dates that were wrong, and omitted key facts supporting her “reasoning.” The CFI did nothing to resolve court involvement, or improve outcomes for the child involved. I have written evidence supporting all claims made in this review.
06 Oct, 2023 by Daniel
Very biased! I wish I would’ve read other reviews before I hired Julia. I was told by my lawyer Julia favors a 50/50 schedule. She was also the more expensive option, over $3000. She only added one day to my every other weekend schedule. And all the lies my ex wife said to her, she took for truth, regardless of the police reports and text messages I provided. They weren’t even included in her final report. Very biased and very unprofessional, she hadn’t even opened the emails I sent to her til the follow up call just before the final report was due! Saddest part is my kids are the ones who suffer from her unprofessional behavior. Good luck to all you men out there fighting the good fight! Don’t give up!! And don’t go with Julia if you get the chance to pick your CFI like I did. $1675 in her pocket, while my kids go without their father.
12 Apr, 2021 by Lindsay
Like other reviewers I wish I would have read her reviews before allowing her to be added to the list of CFI's that my lawyer's office suggested. Julia is a robot with no expression or thought given to the true well being of the child involved. I was told in court that she questioned my credibility as I had "too many" allegations against my son's father because I told the truth of a history of abuse, drug use and selling. It does not benefit to tell the truth about the other parent. I would have been much better off if I lied to her about what I was dealing with. She even asked him to pull his own police report about a domestic violence charge on his record rather than doing the research herself. When he claimed he couldn't get it she let him explain it away. We were able to obtain the report which spoke of him choking a woman unconscious. She also failed to speak to the girlfriend after me who also experienced domestic violence to the point that she was too afraid to speak in court. If you are a victim of domestic violence DO NOT USE this woman. You will be re-traumatized and be accused of making up allegations.
Despite the fact that his father averaged giving away 1 day month out of his 8 she noted that he did not give away a significant amount of time and failed to mention that he has never scheduled/taken my son to one doctor, eye, or dental appointment. My child's father also had a babysitter we knew nothing about and that she never mentioned to me in her "investigation', despite the fact that child care was to be mutually agreed upon.
Julia conducted two phone interviews for her "investigation" and took the word of my son's father's witnesses and left out information from my witnesses entirely in her report. My three year old will now be split between households 50/50 even though he has never been with his father that much in his life. She is a disgrace to her profession. DO NOT USE!
26 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
I would not recommend Julia, I felt the responsibility of her caring and putting her job duties and priorities into the case was simply absent. I am not sure if here personal issues at home played role of me feeling like she was absent from my case. I would not recommend her based off of her performance, lack of understanding my case and the disregard to evidence. I am very disappointed with the service I received.
13 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
Julia is a wonderful person, experienced negotiator, respectful and professional; able to make things right and fair. I was miracle, I didn't believe my husband could move an inch!
If I start divorce process from the begging, I would skip lawyers and go directly to her office. She is definitely the one who prevented the trial and saved me and my son substantial amount of money.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Jesse
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23 Sep, 2023 by Greg
When I found myself in need of an attorney for family court, I was fortunate to have discovered her services. In my humble opinion, she is not only the best choice but also an exceptional advocate for anyone navigating the complexities of family law. Going into family court as a father seeking custody of my child was a daunting experience, especially since I had never set foot in a courtroom or retained an attorney before.
Her expertise, patience, and remarkable communication skills played a pivotal role in alleviating my stress and helping me comprehend the intricacies of the APR and custody process. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, my court battle extended over a grueling 1.5 years. Throughout this time, she never once left me in the dark.
Thanks to her unwavering support, guidance, and tireless efforts, I ultimately achieved full custody and decision-making rights for my child. Knowing that my child would be out of harm's way and that court orders would ensure their safety was the best possible outcome I could have hoped for.
Family court can be an unpredictable and emotionally draining experience, but with Oliva by my side, I always had a sense of security. Her unwavering preparedness and commitment to my case assured me that she would fight tirelessly on my behalf.
I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I am with her skill, dedication, and extensive knowledge of family law. She made an immeasurable difference in my life, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a family court attorney.
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