Biography
Born and raised in California, Joy moved to different cities throughout the state until she finally settled down in the East Bay. She came to Modern Family Law after two years of vigorous advocacy and litigation in criminal defense. Joy is passionate about defending rights and achieving fair outcomes. She has worked with several non-profit law firms advocating for children’s rights and has now expanded that focus into family law.
- Joy’s favorite holiday is Christmas.
- Joy grew up in a musically-talented family and used to sing and play the piano, trumpet, and the French horn.
- Joy lived in the Philippines and was asked to be on a television show but chose to move back to California and go to law school instead.
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Joy's Strategy
Joy recognizes that most clients only come see lawyers when life has thrown them a curveball. For this reason, Joy strongly believes in listening to her clients and providing them with a safe space to process their emotions. Joy seeks to understand her client’s true priorities and resolve conflicts so that her clients are able to move forward with their lives positively.
Joy understands that every family is different and is invested in ensuring that she zealously advocates for those unique needs. Joy believes in using her natural strengths of compassion and empathy to create a trusting relationship with her clients. Since family law issues are personal and difficult, Joy works hard to keep her clients involved in every step of the way and focuses on open and honest communication. Her priority is to make her clients feel like they have someone in their corner.
Her Education
Joy graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2013 where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. She was a member of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Society, a peer tutor, and on the Dean’s Honor List. After earning her undergraduate degree, Joy received a full merit scholarship to Chapman University Fowler School of Law where she graduated cum laude and in the top 6% of her class.
Awards, Memberships & Affiliations
Joy is a member of the California State Bar, the Contra Costa Bar Association, the American Bar Association Family Law Division, and the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
During law school, Joy received several CALI awards and was a Regional Finalist in a Client Counseling Competition for her Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition Team. She also earned her mediation certificate, taught classes in juvenile hall, and was on the editorial board for Law Review.
Community Involvement
Joy is committed to helping the homeless and has worked with the Stand Down program in Sacramento to provide free legal services to transient individuals.