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Atty. Sean Patrick Joyce

Atty. Sean Patrick Joyce

Mr. Joyce has been practicing in California since 2003 and has dedicated his practice to the area of Family Law including Divorce, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Paternity Actions, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, and Premarital Agreements .

San Francisco San Francisco 23 Years Experience 23 year
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About Sean Patrick Joyce at a glance

Sean Patrick Joyce is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP. They haand 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at University of Denver-College of Law (J.D., 1999) and Babson College B.S. Economics (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joyce has been practicing in California since 2003 and has dedicated his practice to the area of Family Law including Divorce, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Paternity Actions, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, and Premarital Agreements
  • Prior to 2014, Mr. Joyce owned and operated the Law Office of Sean Patrick Joyce and in 2014 he formed Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP with two close friends that are well respected family law practitioners
  • The firm practices exclusively Family Law and handles all aspects of dissolutions, custody and support matters
  • Mr. Joyce is a 1999 graduate of the University of Denver-College of Law and the recipient of the Chief Justice Edward R. Pringle Merit Scholarship and American Jurisprudence awards in Constitutional Law I and Patent Law
  • Prior to attending law school, Mr. Joyce received his B.S. in Economics from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts
  • LURKIS, JOYCE & DEL BOVE has been built largely on referrals from previous and existing clients and we value our client relationships above all else
  • Hiring an attorney is a highly personal matter and Mr. Joyce believes that establishing a strong relationship with clients is essential to a successful representation
  • Mr. Joyce works vigorously on behalf of his clients and always ensures that he is never too busy to speak to a client or address their issue
  • Mr. Joyce looks at litigation from an economic perspective and works diligently to provide highly effective representation on a cost/benefit basis
  • Litigating the highly personal and stressful issues raised in Family Law can take a toll on clients and Mr. Joyce works to ensure that clients have a clear understanding of their rights, their obligations and the inherent risks involved in litigation
  • His approach consists of measuring the client’s goals and likelihood of success against the substantial litigation cost that will be required to achieve those goals to reach a cost effective resolution
  • If you would like to see what former clients have said about Mr. Joyce’s skill and dedication to his clients, please go to Yelp.com and search “Sean Joyce” in San Francisco
  • You will be able to get a sense of his practice and how he treats his clients
  • LURKIS, JOYCE & DEL BOVE services clients in San Francisco County, San Mateo County and Marin County
  • Mr. Joyce resides in San Francisco with his Wife, an early child educator, and 2 young children
  • He spends his free time at the beach, biking in Golden Gate Park and traveling
  • Mr. Joyce was selected to Superlawyers, Rising Star list for 2013
  • Mr. Joyce is a member of the Family Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California
  • He is a former Chair of the Solo and Small Firms Section of Barristers Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Sean Patrick Joyce's law office located?
Sean Patrick Joyce's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Sean Patrick Joyce practiced law?
Sean Patrick Joyce has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Sean Patrick Joyce go to law school?
Sean Patrick Joyce earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver-College of Law
- 1999
Babson College B.S. Economics
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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