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Barbara Jo Strauss

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Overview

Practice Areas

40% Divorce / Separation
25% Family
20% Criminal Defense
15% Appeals

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($375-$425/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Barbara J. Strauss

60 Erie Street

Goshen, NY 10924

Office: 845-294-2616

Fax: 845-294-3861
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In my matrimonial/family law practice I handle matters in Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. In my criminal practice, I... more

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“Best Family Law Attorney in Orange County NY”

Posted by: Angela, 2011-12-06 2 months ago.

Client Review: If somebody asked me for a name of a good Family Law attorney, I would tell them I can't tell them of a "good" one but I can tell them the name of... more

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“Great lawyer”

Posted by: Debra, 2011-10-25 4 months ago.

Client Review: Barbara helped me with an involved case many years ago and made the process much easier. She was caring and knowledgeable.

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Résumé

License

32 years since Barbara Jo Strauss was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
New York	Currently registered	1980	05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Barbara J. Strauss Law Offices	1990–present
Senior Asst. District Attorney at Orange County District Attorney	1982–1989

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
New York University	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1979
Wesleyan University		BA - Bachelor of Arts	1976

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Women of Achievement of Orange County Award	Girl Scout Council and YWCA	2004
Family Law Pro Bono Award	American Bar Association	1994

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	New York State Bar Association, Committee on Women in the Law	2010-present
President	Orange County Bar Association	2010-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 6

Answers:	6	Legal Answers
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Guides:	0	Legal Guides
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Cases

Howe v. Howe

Outcome: Appellate Division ruled for Kevin Howe

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Valuation of Enhanced Earnings and Small Businesses	A Practical Approach to Valuation Issues in Divorce Negotiation and Litigation	2010
Trial Practice	Cardozo Law School Intensive Trial Advocacy Program	2009

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