Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney

This was my first divorce, and as a green card holder with no family here, I felt extremely vulnerable and overwhelmed at the beginning of the process. But having Jo Ann as my attorney made all the difference. She was patient, compassionate, and always made me feel supported and understood. She explained everything clearly and guided me through each decision. I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate during such a difficult time. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a dedicated and trustworthy family law attorney.

I had the pleasure of working with Jo Ann during a very challenging time in my life, and I can’t thank her enough for her exceptional support and professionalism. From the very first consultation, Jo Ann was empathetic, understanding, and made me feel comfortable in a difficult situation. She listened attentively to my concerns and guided me through every step of the divorce process with clarity and confidence. Her legal expertise was evident in how she handled my case, offering sound advice and providing me with realistic expectations. Jo Ann made sure I was well-informed and never felt rushed or uncertain. She was responsive to my questions, always providing thoughtful and timely responses. Not only is Jo Ann a skilled attorney, but her compassionate approach made a world of difference during a time when emotions were running high. I truly felt that she had my and my children's best interests at heart. If you're looking for a divorce attorney who combines legal expertise with a personal touch, I wholeheartedly recommend Jo Ann. She made an incredibly stressful process much easier to navigate.

Working with Joann was a great experience for me, she responded within a reasonable time whenever I had questions or concerns and made things easier in a difficult situation.

Jo Ann was very helpful during my divorce process. Jo Ann is very skilled as a divorce lawyer and walked me through the process, while making sure that the outcome was positive. I would recommend Jo Ann to anyone who is going through a divorce l. Jo Ann makes sure to explain the whole process and will make sure that everything is done fairly.

JoAnn literally saved the day! I had a pretty bad lawyer and law firm when I first started out going through my divorce and custody battle. It was horrible. I ended up paying a ton of money to this law firm over 9 months and getting no where. In addition, I lost pretty much every conceivable legal fight we had up to this point. I didn’t know what I didn’t know to say the least. I also had never needed legal assistance before, let’s just say it was a learning curve. I decided to change lawyers back in February 2025 and I found JoAnn. I remember it very clearly because it was a Friday night when I called her office to schedule an appointment. I was shocked when JoAnn answered her phone, not a secretary, not a paralegal, not a machine, she answered the call and talked to me for about 30 minutes. Then she offered me an appointment the next day on a Saturday. I was sold, because my previous law firm would take weeks to respond and to return calls. This was a night and day difference. Over the last 5 months, JoAnn has provided outstanding legal services. She doesn’t sugar coat things, she won't blow smoke, or lie to you that you are going to get everything you are demanding. She is going to tell you how it is, in the moment. She will be honest with you and she will explain all of the options in front of you each time they are there. She listens and she will push back on you when she believes you are making a bad decision. This is the sign of a great lawyer in my eyes, someone that truly cares about what you are doing and why you are doing it. One of the characteristics I loved about JoAnn was that she knows all of the players. She knows all of the judges, lawyers, and law firms, and has great relationships with all of them. This allows her to explain what's going to happen based on who is involved in your case, prior to anything actually happening. It took me a bit to trust this because of my first law firm issues, but once I did, I was all in. JoAnn wasn’t only on time to every meeting, court appearance, and mediation session, she was early. She was always ready to go with all of the facts and information needed to properly fight my case. She would respond to my messages and phones calls promptly, usually within the hour. Finally, she is a very professional lawyer which I will use her again anytime I need something, in a heart beat. If you are looking for a divorce and/or custody lawyer, don't waste your time or money with anyone else, JoAnn did it all for me and then some. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her!

When my case took an unexpected turn, JoAnn stepped up to get the situation resolved. I found her to be responsive, honest and well-connected.

I just finished a very harrowing divorce process with my narcissist husband. Thanks to Jo Ann's presence in the courtroom and during negotiations, things were resolved things faster than anticipated. Her support during difficult situations was much appreciated and led to a favorable outcome. Thank you, Jo Ann!