Atty. Janice Downey

Atty. Janice Downey

Janice Downey is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce and 8 other areas of law. Janice received a A.S. degree from Indian Valley Colleges in 1978, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Sonoma Sonoma 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Janice Downey at a glance

Janice Downey is a Principal based in Sonoma, California, practicing at The Law Office of Janice Downey. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, business, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Empire College School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Indian Valley Colleges (A.S. Business, 1978). Serands clients in Sonoma, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janice Downey is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce and 8 other areas of law
  • Janice received a A.S. degree from Indian Valley Colleges in 1978, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Janice practices at The Law Office of Janice Downey in Sonoma, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Janice Downey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janice Downey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Janice Downey is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Janice Downey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Child Support

Janice Downey is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →

Alimony / Spousal Support

Janice Downey is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sonoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Janice Downey

Where is Janice Downey's law office located?
Janice Downey's law practice is located in Sonoma, California. The firm is The Law Office of Janice Downey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janice Downey handle?
Janice Downey focuses on divorce, child custody, business, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Janice Downey practiced law?
Janice Downey has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Janice Downey go to law school?
Janice Downey earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (A.S. Business, 1978).
How can I contact Janice Downey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Empire College School of Law
- 2008
A.S. Business
Indian Valley Colleges
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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