Julia Crump

Omaha Divorce & Family Law Associate

Associate Julia Crump focuses her practice on family law, helping clients navigate some of the most challenging and emotionally complex moments in their lives. She is committed to providing clear guidance, strong advocacy, and practical solutions that bring stability and peace of mind during times of uncertainty.

Julia brings a well-rounded legal background spanning courtroom advocacy, government, nonprofit work, and corporate legal experience. Prior to joining Goosmann Law Firm, she served as a Client Attorney at the Women’s Center for Advancement, where she represented clients in protection order hearings, divorce, custody, and paternity matters. She successfully advocated for clients in Douglas County District Court and supported individuals through both litigation and clinic-based services.

Julia also served as a judicial law clerk in Iowa’s Fourth Judicial District, where she drafted judicial opinions across criminal, civil, and family law matters. This experience strengthened her legal research and writing skills while providing valuable insight into judicial decision-making.

She gained federal policy experience as a law clerk for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar on the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she contributed to legal research and memoranda on issues including national security, immigration, and antitrust.

Julia earned her Juris Doctor and Master of Science in Public Policy, with distinction, from Creighton University, where she received the highest grade in Estate Planning. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with honors, from the University of Western Ontario.

Her passion for family law is rooted in her work with survivors of domestic violence and trauma. Julia approaches each case with empathy, clarity, and a focus on helping clients move forward with confidence.

BAR ADMISSIONS

• State: Nebraska

EDUCATION

Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, NE

• Juris Doctor

Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, NE

• Master of Science – Public Policy (with distinction)

University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

• Bachelor of Arts – Political Science (with honors)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Nebraska State Bar Association

EXPERIENCE

Goosmann Law Firm, Omaha, NE

Associate Attorney, Apr. 2026 – Current

• Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, and protection orders, providing strategic advocacy both in and out of the courtroom.
• Guide clients through complex legal processes by offering clear, practical advice and developing solutions that promote long-term stability.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, agreements, and court filings, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client goals.

Women’s Center for Advancement, Omaha, NE

Client Attorney, Mar. 2025 – Apr. 2026

• Represented clients in Douglas County District Court in protection order hearings, divorce, custody, and paternity actions, including trial practice.
• Supported self-represented clients and assisted in drafting motions, initial pleadings, and final decrees in our clinic program.
• Consistently succeed standard protection order hearing outcomes with a 77% win rate in the first year of practice.

Iowa’s 4^th District Court, Council Bluffs, IA

Judicial Law Clerk, Aug. 2024 – Mar. 2025

• Wrote judicial orders on behalf of the judges in a court of general jurisdiction, covering complex legal matters including criminal law, civil law, and family law.
• Assisted in research project for the judges related to any matters pertaining to their docket, often including intricate litigation and novel issues.
• Attended hearings and trials on a variety of cases, including both jury and non-jury trials, on matters ranging from double-homicide to breach of contract.

United States Senate Judiciary Committee, Washington, D.C.

Law Clerk, Aug. 2023 – Dec. 2023

• Assisted in research on topics related to a range of different policy areas, including gun control, immigration, anti-trust, AI, national security, and more.
• Composed legal memoranda, motions, briefs, and internal communication on behalf of the Senator to pursue specific legislation and relationships with other senate staff.
• Attended hearings, briefs, and other committee meetings to remain up to date on the ever-changing legal landscape and other current events.

First National Bank of Omaha, Omaha, NE

Law Clerk, May. 2023 – Aug. 2023

• Conducted legal research on topics related to financial crimes, security, risk analysis, and other related issues.
• Attended mediations, amongst other meetings across departments to settle legal matters in alternative dispute resolution.
• Read and performed risk reviews on various types of legal contracts such as non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, and licensing agreements.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking
• Legal clinic support for self-represented individuals