Joyce A. Julian, P.A. is a distinguished Florida-based law firm specializing in family law, divorce, criminal defense, probate, and guardianship matters. With over 45 years of combined legal expertise, the firm stands out due to founder Joyce Julian’s unique background as a former Broward County Circuit Court judge, magistrate, and certified mediator and arbitrator, offering clients unparalleled insight into the judicial system.
The firm adopts a compassionate and strategic approach, leveraging Joyce Julian’s 30+ years of courtroom experience and Master’s Degree in Forensic Accounting to handle complex financial and emotional legal challenges. They focus on serving individuals and families throughout Florida, particularly in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, providing dedicated representation during some of life’s most difficult transitions, including dependency actions, high-asset divorces, and intricate criminal cases.
Services Offered
- Divorce (including property division, spousal support, alimony, child support, child custody, timesharing, parenting plans, and modification/enforcement of support awards)
- Family Law (adoption, child custody, child support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence issues, and Marchman Act proceedings for substance abuse treatment)
- Dependency Actions (representing parents in cases where the state seeks to remove children from the home)
- Probate (estate administration, will execution, creditor payments, asset distribution, and intestacy matters)
- Guardianship (appointment and representation for incapacitated individuals’ financial and personal affairs)
- Criminal Defense (DUI, drug crimes, theft, fraud, violent crimes, white-collar crimes including securities fraud, corruption, mortgage fraud, money laundering, and domestic violence)
- Mediation
- Arbitration
Serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Broward County, the firm offers services in both English and Spanish, emphasizing accessibility and clear communication for all clients during stressful legal proceedings.
