Serving Families Across Virginia, D.C., Maryland & Florida with Compassion

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Joanna Foard has dedicated her practice solely to the area of family law and is sensitive to the emotional and financial strains associated with legal matters. She prides herself on being compassionate and reliable in order to achieve the best result possible for her clients.

Family Law Made Clear

Joanna shares short, approachable videos that break down different family law topics in a clear and compassionate way so you can move forward with confidence.

What clients are saying

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2025

Highly Recommend Hiring Joanna

Joanna was extremely professional and helpful - I would highly recommend hiring her. Unlike many other lawyers I contacted, she was sensitive to the emotional as well as legal burden of a divorce. I hired her to draft a settlement agreement for me, which she did well and quickly. She was easy to work with and always responded to me promptly.

Posted by Kimberly | August 17, 2025

Exceptional Family Lawyer

Choosing Joanna Foard of Redmon, Peyton & Braswell was the best decision for my family. After calling several law firms without any opportunity to schedule a consultation, I gave Joanna a call. Joanna was the only attorney to return my call within the following days. Once we spoke, I knew she was the attorney I wanted to work with. At times, my case was emotionally charged and was filled with unreasonable proposals. Joanna helped me navigate the complexities of the legal system and advocated a slow and steady yet highly proactive approach to my case. I felt very supported throughout this whole process and it was reassuring knowing that someone has your and your family’s best interest in mind. Joanna was extremely responsive to all of my questions and concerns. She provided updates, explanations, and went above and beyond in facilitating communication between us and opposing counsel. What I appreciated the most was that she provided multiple options on how we can address specific issues and provided the pros and cons of different scenarios that we may encounter during the process. Joanna provided exceptional legal counsel, support, and advocacy, which helped achieve a positive outcome for my family as a whole. I could go on to write a whole novel on my experience working with Joanna Foard. All I can say is thank you so much Joanna. You are simply the best!

Posted by Patricia | October 29, 2024

Excellent and Honest Attorney

I hired Joanna Foard to help me get through my divorce with a difficult spouse. She always responded to my emails promptly and gave me honest feedback to my questions and concerns. Joanna is not only kind and understanding, but also a strong negotiator in mediation. Her knowledge and experience in handling difficult personalities helped me get a good settlement after negotiating with the TWO attorneys representing my husband. She's a dedicated and exceptional attorney to have on your side and I strongly recommend her to anyone going through a difficult divorce.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2025

Excellent experience

Joanna was extremely diligent, organized, and efficient. I retained her to represent me in an uncontested divorce in which my spouse and I did mediation on our own. Joanna advised me throughout the process and then completed the final paperwork and filing. I highly recommend working with her.

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