Joanna R. Adu

Joanna R. Adu

Lyons & Associates, P.C.
  • Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law
  • New Jersey
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Biography

Joanna graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington in 2006, and graduated with honors from the Seattle University School of Law in 2016. While in law school, Joanna served as a judicial clerk for The Honorable Theresa M. Pouley, the now-retired Chief Judge of the Tulalip Tribal Court. Joanna also published an article that analyzed how tribal domestic violence convictions could potentially be used in subsequent federal criminal proceedings.

Prior to joining Lyons & Associates, P.C., Joanna had the honor of working as an appellate law clerk for the Honorable Susan L. Reisner, P.J.A.D. In her clerkship, Joanna reviewed, analyzed, and recommended outcomes for appeals of various family matters including DCPP related abuse and neglect and/or termination of parental rights cases, child support, and domestic violence.

Joanna is admitted to practice in New Jersey. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, Asian Pacific Lawyers Association of New Jersey, and Garden State Bar Association.

Education
Seattle University School of Law
J.D. (2016)
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University of Washington - Seattle
B.S. (2006) | Political Science
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Professional Experience
Law Clerk
Honorable Susan L. Reisner, P.J.A.D
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Attorney
Lyons & Associates, P.C.
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Professional Associations
State Bar of New Jersey  # 183492017
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
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Asian Pacific Lawyers Association of New Jersey
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Garden State Bar Association
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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Practice Areas
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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Contact & Map
Lyons & Associates, P.C.
76 East Main Street, 2nd Floor
Somerville, NJ 08876
Telephone: (908) 575-9777
Morristown Office
161 Madison Ave
3rd Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960
Telephone: (908) 575-9777