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Attorney Karpf provides experienced advocacy, consultation, and mediation in a multitude of practice areas, including divorce, child custody, child support and alimony, domestic abuse, asset and income discovery, recovery and protection, trusts, estates, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, fraud, alternative family structures, consumer protection, and small business litigation.
Attorney Karpf is a member of the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and of the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, as well as a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, the National Lawyers Guild, and the Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem. He is certified to offer Limited Assistance Representation in all of the Probate and Family Courts of the Commonwealth. He has been a source for intellectual property and discovery law in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, taught business law at the undergraduate level, and is a parent, former foster parent, suburban homesteader, beekeeper, and sailor.
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275 Grove Street, Suite 2-400, Newton, MA, 02466
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Hermide | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
He was incredibly helpful, compassionate, and professional. He treated our case with care and respect, and made us feel supported every step of the way. His human approach made all the difference during a very stressful time. I highly recommend his services.
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2026 | Hired Attorney
My attorney did an excellent job. From the beginning to the end, I felt supported, heard, and well represented. This experience truly touched me because of the professionalism, dedication, and care shown throughout my case. I am very grateful and would highly recommend this attorney to anyone in need...
Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Attorney Karpf after my initial lawyer withdrew due to my inability to pay mounting legal fees. I was in the middle of a highly contested divorce and only three weeks away from my Pre-Trial hearing—a very stressful and uncertain time. Attorney Karpf took the time to thoroughly review m...
Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Attorney Stephen is very knowledgeable and his help and professionalism with my very complex case has been invaluable. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I am delighted to share my experience with Stephen, he is an exceptional legal professional who possesses an impressive breadth of knowledge. His deep understanding of the law and ability to apply it effectively to my case gave me confidence and reassurance throughout the process. Throughout the le...
"While I have not yet worked personally with Attorney Karpf, I am always impressed by his detailed, thoughtful, and correct answers on the Avvo forum. I would, without hesitation, refer him clients in need of assistance with family law issues of any type."
"I endorse Attorney Karpf. His answers to the community here at Avvo are both informative and helpful to the posters. He gives his time and provides guidance to those that may not otherwise be able to find the answers to their questions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Karpf and I opposed each other in connection with a lawsuit arising from his client's tenancy in a building owned by my client. Attorney Karpf is an incredibly knowledgeable, professional and zealous advocate. I would recommend attorney Karpf without any hesitation."
"Stephen Daniel Karpf is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable, experienced and diligent. His opinions are thoroughly researched and well considered and he is clearly passionate and professional in his representations. I endorse this lawyer."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
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Landlord or tenant lawyer
Mediation lawyer
2011 - Present
Founding Attorney, Vadimus Law L.L.C.
2001 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Smyth Law Offices, P.C.
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad LitemMember
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2010 - Present
Massachusetts Council on Family MediationMember
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
English
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What can happen because my ex lied about me stealing?
11 Jan 2024
Is it possible for me to postpone a magistrate hearing for a domestic violence case?
09 Oct 2023
Child support levels?
11 Oct 2023