I hired Tawny Roundtree as my Divorce Attorney from Joy Owenby Law. Tawny was extremely…read moreknowledgeable, professional, organized and easy to work with every step of the way. She had me so prepared that during mediation I was able to execute and state my case with precision and ease. Thank you Joy and Tawny! If you have to make the decision to move on from your marriage, Joy Owenby Law Offices is the place to find Tawny. She represents all office locations. Jacksonville Orange Park Fleming Island St Augustine

I would STRONGLY suggest to anyone looking to hire a criminal DEFENSE attorney from this firm, to…read moretake their time and research thoroughly before deciding on retaining services here. I understand that fear and uncertainty would lead one to believe that they don't have much time or any options when your freedom/livelihood is at stake, but believe me - you do. The vast amount of firms in our area that offer free consultation should give you some sort of solace and a moment of relief to take your time and interview each firm appropriately before deciding "this is the one". Please keep in mind, the attorney you choose ultimately has your freedom in their hands, they are your voice to have favor and/or mercy from the court. This is something I wish I had known before using this firm for my battle. The unfortunate situation that I found myself in this past year, I decided to use this firm again solely off the none-criminal representation in which I had hired Obie A. to handle that particular case. Obie was amazing, very knowledgeable and proficient and given those circumstances, I would recommend him again in a heartbeat. However, the naive thinking that this would be the case when applied against a different legal matter, cost me thousands of dollars resulting in very less than desirable outcome many months later. While Obie A. was NOT the suggested attorney for my criminal case - PER HIS PEERS at Owenby Law, I relented and move forward with Dustin N. as suggested. I was scared of the situation I was in, and never having to need a criminal attorney in my life, I trusted any and all counsel that was given to me without researching the background of my attorney based on the firms suggestion. Had I known prior to securing Dustin's representation what I found out after thousands of dollars spent, I would have known he was simply not a good fit for me and my case. For instance, the reasons surrounding his departure as a city prosecutor, becoming a defense attorney with the mindset that "he has sent people to jail for less" take it or leave it type attitude, his application of legal knowledge and self-confidence to argue my case, and his lack of urgency and timeliness to court hearings would have given me pause. I accumulated more fees texting, versus any actual attorney hours towards my case; I paid more money for his transportation to hearings, than any motion filed or negotiation attempts with the state. That is why it is imperative to select an attorney who is transparent with you from the very beginning , who keeps you updated as the updates occur, and not simply to run their hourly rate up. ***For example - While he was busy participating in civil war re-enactments, I was physically sick deciding if I were to adhere to his suggestion of resigning from my only place of employment *** In court they will ask you if you understand and are satisfied with your representation, but to be realistic - you have about 30-60 seconds to process the information said to you to respond yes or no. And after months of court hearings I was relieved for everything to finally be over; everything said to me honestly sounded like Charlie Browns teacher. The clerical staff at the Park Ave location has been great, a wonderful bunch, however a finance employee by the name - Joshnea H., has very questionable characteristics and one to watch very closely regarding any type of financial transactions. Just recently I received an invoice with an absurd charge against my payment plan. When pressed about said unknown fee she hung up. I've never seen this behavior from professionals, only from scammers during tax season, and towards the elderly. You would think at 300-400 dollars a hour, there would be some type of diginty in which they would carry themself. If you need a defense attorney, I would strongly suggest you hire one that has always been defense. And always, always, do a background check to ensure the attorney you hire ethics align with yours. Best of luck to you all.

I am so thankful that another attorney friend recommended Joseph Alvarez to me. He and his entire…read moreteam, (and especially Jomary), were the epitome of competence, professionalism, and any other superlative you could use to describe the job he did for me. Our mediation was scheduled for four hours, but lasted eight hours, during which time Joe proved to be the "best". By the end of our mediation, he was not only my attorney, but a friend, a blessing, and with the difference in our ages, (I'm 82), more like a son/grandson to me. I thank God for his representation of me. Jerry White

This firm was recommended to me from a well-trusted friend. I was seeking a TRO. The office was…read morequick to respond; I received a phone call within 48 hours. I provided the requested information, explained my situation. The information was passed onto a paralegal. I spoke with her on the phone and provided all my information and explained the situation and that I was requesting a TRO. She set me up with a Zoom consultation for $250. I was on the call for 5 minutes when I was asked if he had harmed me, or threatened to harm me in the last 6 months. This is a requirement for the TRO. Since it was over 6 months since the last incident, she told me the firm could not help. She then asked if I had any other questions as the consult was scheduled for 60 minutes and we had only used 8 minutes. I requested a pro-rated return of my consult fee as the call lasted less than 10 minutes. I also sent an email to Stephanie Sussman asking for a refund. I was clear in every conversation, that I was trying to obtain a TRO. If harm, or threat of harm within 6 months, is a requirement, that question should have been asked before a consult is scheduled. I find it unprofessional and I feel like I was scammed out of money

I have nothing but great things to say about this firm, I hired Ms.Teelon to handle a civil case…read moreand was extremely happy with her services. Not only did she win my case, she also heard my side and was able to represent me and defend my rights every step of the way. Ms.Teelon is a great listener, adviser, amd person. I was provided outstanding service and compassion, she truely loves what she does and it shows. I will never hire another attorney!! I highly recommend her for anyone who feels that they need their side to be heard.

I hired Tawny Roundtree as my Divorce Attorney from Joy Owenby Law. Tawny was extremely…read moreknowledgeable, professional, organized and easy to work with every step of the way. She had me so prepared that during mediation I was able to execute and state my case with precision and ease. Thank you Joy and Tawny! If you have to make the decision to move on from your marriage, Joy Owenby Law Offices is the place to find Tawny. She represents all office locations. Jacksonville Orange Park Fleming Island St Augustine

Sloppy handling and of producing documents…read more papers submitted to the court had a strangers name in place of petitioners. General failure in handling of the case was cause to terminate their services. When original documents associated with the case were returned to the client, 50+ pages of someone else banking information was mixed in by mistake. Clowns.

All I can say is this was a brutal eviction and emotions ran high. I think I pushed them out of…read morethere comfort zone and wanted an answer to a question that wasn't customary and still got my answer. Sharon does not miss a beat and even though this eviction took months Her & Attorney Copeland were able to weave in and out of a Court System with a tenant that tried every trick in the book to prolong his stay. The courts were extremely backed up and they got it done the earliest way possible.

Mr. Copeland assisted me with my divorce case in a very timely and professional manner. I would…read morehighly recommend his firm to anyone in the Jacksonville/St. Augustine area. He cares about his clients and will fight for what is right.

I have worked with Paola for years. Simply put, she is a truly amazing professional. I trust her…read moreimmensely and appreciate all the time she has given to our cases. I recommend her every time someone needs family law work. She is an outstanding attorney and well regarded around town. Thank you, Paola.

Ms. Poala was recommended to me by my friend and his ex-wife. I was told she was a excellent…read moreattorney and I thought she would be an asset to me through a difficult time. To me she seemed to be more amped to help my ex-wife and her attorney and not out to protect me and my assets.

I honestly wish there was a way to rate lower, but alas there isn't…read more So without further ado, here's my review in 2025 after 30 months of enduring the consequences of hiring this attorney in 2022 to represent me in what was a mostly non-contested divorce, with limited assets outside of a few vehicles and a home. I can honestly say that you are better off representing yourself, or at most saving the money and hiring a paralegal to file your case and forms for you. Trust me, you'll be better off for it, and will likely get better service. Because you truly don't get an attorney that will advocate for you, but will gladly exhaust your retainer for every email or phone call he wastes your time and hopes on. Attorneys are expected to be stewards of your rights, your representative, your advocate and above all - your counsel. Providing advice, direction and in many cases argument on your behalf when faced with another (more) skilled and confident attorney. My experience with this attorney was lacking all of the above. But I did get paralegal services. Albeit expensive ones. When it came time for mediation, Mr. Willmott was either absent or sat idly, disengaged and on mute the entire time, speaking a total of 3 sentences to the mediator and none to me. All of the dialogue was between the mediator and myself, which in effect is fine as it was my own case - but I paid him to represent me and provide counsel, to no avail. The duress of the divorce, an exhausting 6 hour mediation and frustration of having what was essentially a screensaver of Mr. Willmott "represent" me, had me commit myself to agreeing to let my ex have majority custody, possession of the marital home and all equity ($250,000+ in 2023) once sold, bridge the gap alimony for 9 months or until the house was sold, and all I got in return was $950/ mo child support due to erroneous calculations and lack of basic figure checking and proof reading of the calculator documents, all of the debt ($75k+) and diminished custody. Oh, and the gift of the ex's legal fees and mediation costs. And I was sold by Mr. Willmott that he conferred with Ms. Fulton - the other party's attorney, and this was as good as it gets. However, 5 months later I negotiated equal custody and forced the sale/refinance of the home by representing myself. Now, 30 months later, I had a reassessment for an equitable amount of child support which is now 2/3 lower (less than $350/mo). All done by representing myself. Please - do yourself and your children a favor. Don't entertain this attorney. Perhaps he may do better for you. But, in my experience, it felt like I was robbed. Not only financially but of peace of mind, confidence in the family court system, and hope. You're better off representing yourself if you're confident and competent or hiring a real attorney. Given his demeanor and lack of performance during mediation - perhaps he is partners with my ex's attorney, or there's an intimidation factor with her being a female? Regardless - this was my experience, which cost me dearly, in effect hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity and tens of thousands in debt and miscalculated child support. If you can gather facts and data, read and interpret basic statutes, fill out and file forms online, and are able to articulate yourself and stand your ground in mediation, represent yourself and skip hiring this counsel. My best

I had a great experience working with Charles Willmont. He is a man, a few words, but incredibly…read moreeffective. He stayed focused, handled everything efficiently, and ultimately delivered excellent results in my divorce. I truly appreciated is no-nonsense approach and would highly recommend him to anyone needing strong representation.

If you are looking for a family law attorney who genuinely cares and will fight tirelessly for you…read moreand your children, I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Timothy Miller. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making such a life-changing difference for my family.I'm so grateful that I found Mr. Timothy Miller. When I was going through one of the most terrifying and heartbreaking experiences of my life, he stood by me and fought for my daughter with incredible dedication and compassion.

Well. They'll take your money, do pretty close to nothing for a year, and then just ghost you.read more