JOANNA MOODY

 Call 1998 Lincoln’s Inn  

Family and private client 

LLB (Leeds)

MA (Manchester)

moody@deanscourt.co.uk  

Education/Scholarships 

LLB University of Leeds and Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium

MA University of Manchester  

Ford & Warren Prize
Crabtree Prize
Eversheds Prize
Hughes Scholar
Sir Thomas More Bursary
Hardwicke Award
AHRB Postgraduate Scholarship

Areas of Practice 

Profile 

Background

Joanna started her career in 2000 when she undertook a civil/ family pupillage at Broadway House Chambers based in Bradford and Leeds.  

Joanna rapidly developed a specialist family law practice there and has specialised in family law since around 2003. Her practice in West Yorkshire involved public children law, where she represented various Local Authorities, parents and children, private children law disputes, ancillary relief and TOLATA cases.  

In July 2010 Joanna was invited to join the family team at Deans Court Chambers, where she has already developed a busy and thriving specialist family law practice. Her organised and committed approach to her case preparation, and her down to earth approach with clients has been recognised by professional and lay clients respectively.  

Practice  

Within care proceedings Joanna has represented Local Authorities, parents and children at all stages of the proceedings, including finding of fact hearings and final hearings. Her experience includes cases involving non-accidental injuries, neglect, domestic violence and drug and alcohol misuse.  

Joanna’s experience in private law cases has involved issues of domestic violence, sexual abuse and emotional harm.  

In relation to ancillary relief proceedings Joanna has represented clients on section 37 applications, maintenance pending suit applications, and at FDR and final hearing.  

Joanna has advised clients in conference and in writing in TOLATA proceedings, and has represented clients at final hearing.  

Professional Associations 

Family Law Bar Association