Joedy Thurston, Esq. (Founder and Attorney)

Joedy Thurston has been a strong advocate for her clients since she began practicing law in 2012. She believes that every case deserves her personal attention, whether it is big or small. As a member of her community, she has served on boards, and volunteered at legal clinics and community events in general. She brings the same level of compassion and drive to her practice as well. She takes pride in hard work, in great work, and in paying attention to details.

Joedy is a native speaker of English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese Chinese.

In her spare time, Joedy enjoys cooking up a storm, reading, and spending time playing with her children.

Education

• University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law - Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

• University of Arizona, College of Science - Masters of Arts (M.A.) - Chemistry

• Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences - Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) - Chemistry

Bar Admissions

• State of Texas, 2020

• State of Arizona, 2012 (inactive beginning 2021)

Areas of Practice

• Child Support

• Child Custody & Visitation

• Divorce

• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

• Modification of Child Support and Child Custody

• Paternity

• Other Aspects of Family Law

Community Involvement

• J. Reuben Clark Law Society - Women in the Law, Mentorship Program Director (2016-2017)

• Asian American Bar Association of Arizona, Board Committee Member (2015-2017)

• University of Arizona Law Student Legal Referral Clinic, Director (2010-2011)

Professional Achievements

• 2022 ACP MetroCon Symposium Speaker - Assets and the Marital Estate: Exploring Useful Tips and Common Pitfalls (PowerPoint Presentation)

• 2021 ACP MetroCon Symposium Speaker - Common Issues in Divorce (PowerPoint Presentation)

• Managing Editor - Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy (2010 - 2011)

• Law College Association Achievement Award Winner - 2011