About

Joanna R. Adu is a fantastically certified legal professional based totally in Somerville, New Jersey, with information in family law, home violence, and appellate matters. Joanna R. Adu is a dedicated attorney with a robust educational heritage and years of experience within the felony discipline. She acquired her bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Washington in 2006, and later graduated with honors from the Seattle University School of Law in 2016. During her time in regulation school, Joanna had the opportunity to serve as a judicial clerk for The Honorable Theresa M. Pouley, the previous Chief Judge of the Tulalip Tribal Court. She additionally published an article reading the use of tribal domestic violence convictions in federal criminal lawsuits. Before becoming a member of Lyons & Associates, P.C., Joanna worked as an appellate regulation clerk for the Honorable Susan L. Reisner, P.J.A.D. in New Jersey. In this function, she reviewed and analyzed appeals associated with numerous own family topics, along with instances regarding DCPP-related abuse and forget, termination of parental rights, toddler assist, and domestic violence. Joanna R. Adu is certified to practice regulation in New Jersey and is an lively member of several prison institutions, such as the American Bar Association, Asian Pacific Lawyers Association of New Jersey, and Garden State Bar Association. Her willpower to her clients and her commitment to upholding justice make her a treasured asset to the felony network in Somerville, New Jersey.

Legal Issues

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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Experience

• Law Clerk
  Honorable Susan L. Reisner, P.J.A.D
  
• Lawyer
  Lyons & Associates, P.C.
  2018

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