Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Arizona since: 2021
Education: Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Languages spoken: English, German
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Rising Sun Law LLC
2320 E Baseline RdSte. 148-260
Phoenix, AZ 85042 Visit website
Julia Alexa Theobald, the owner and managing attorney at Rising Sun Law LLC in Phoenix, Arizona, brings a wealth of litigation experience to her clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas. She channels her practice into family law, domestic violence, divorce, child support, custody and adoption cases.
Since obtaining her Arizona license in 2021, Ms. Theobald has been a fervent and empathetic champion for her clients' rights. Her approach combines the fierceness of a courtroom warrior with the subtlety of a skilled negotiator, always striving to secure the best possible outcomes for those she represents. Her deep commitment to her clients and extensive courtroom experience make her an ideal ally for those seeking a compassionate yet tenacious attorney.
In family court, Ms. Theobald is known for her heartfelt advocacy and steadfast support both inside and outside the courtroom. Before launching her own firm, she was the director of litigation at a midsized firm in Philadelphia, where she handled complex criminal included homicides and sexual assault cases involving children and family law cases, including high net worth divorces and defended clients against various allegations.
Ms. Theobald embarked on her academic journey at Loyola University Maryland, earning a B.A. in political science and public relations in 2010. She then pursued her J.D. at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2013. Her legal career began with the Defender Association of Philadelphia as a criminal defense attorney, representing the indigent population of Philadelphia. As a deputy attorney general at the New Jersey Office of Attorney General, she handled cases involving financial crimes, identity theft and gang activity.
An esteemed figure in the legal community, Ms. Theobald is an active member of the NACDL, Maricopa County bar association and Arizona State Bar.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2013, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://risingsunlaw.com/team/julia-theobald/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of the Arizona Bar Association, 2021
- Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2023
- Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2019
- Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2020
- Chester County Bar Association Member, 2018
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Jury Trial Acquittal: Litigated a domestic assault case in front of a Chester County Jury and obtained a verdict of Not Guilty on all counts, 2020
- Obtained a sole legal decision making and sole physical custody order of five (5) minor children for Father, 2023
- Obtained an involuntary termination of a father's rights which permitted my client's husband to adopt the children, 2024
- Felony Charges Withdrawn: Statutory Sexual Assault Charges negotiated down to misdemeanor offense in Lancaster County PA, 2020
- Liberty Granted: Successful release from incarceration of Attempted Homicide defendant in dispute bail hearing, 2020
- Dismissal of all assault charges at the preliminary hearing level, 2020
- Withdrawal of Felony Charges: Successfully negotiated the withdrawal of Burglary charges prior to the preliminary hearing against a client where fingerprint evidence was present, 2020
- Mitigation of Serious Charges with Mandatory Minimums: Obtained an all house arrest sentence during an open guilty plea for a client charged with 2 DUI offenses at the highest tier which would have required mandatory incarceration under the statue, 2019
- Withdrawal of Felony Charges: Successfully negotiated a 3rd degree murder case down to a Vehicular Homicide While DUI plea with a 6.5-13 year sentence, 2019
- Successfully mitigated a client charged with a 10 year mandatory for Sex Assault to a mitigated 11.5-23 month county jail sentence, 2020
Pro bono / Community Service
- SPCA Volunteer working with dogs, training and caring for dogs as they await adoption, 2019
Honors
- Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers, 2020
Educational Background
- Graduated from the Drexel Kline School of Law with a Juris Doctorate with a concentration on litigation, 2010-2013
- Graduated Loyola University College of Law with a Bachelor of Art's in Political Science and a minor in Communications, 2006-2010
Office location for Julia Alexa Theobald
2320 E Baseline Rd
Ste. 148-260
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Phone: 602-661-2556
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2023, 2025 - 2026