Kathleen E Scelfo

Kathleen E Scelfo

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hartford, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Appeals

93 Oak St, Hartford, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 12 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Budlong & Budlong, LLC

93 Oak St, Hartford, CT, 06106-1515

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Kathleen E Scelfo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Emily | March 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

One far above the rest!

Katie was amazing, as was here staff! Any time I had a question, wrote an email or reached out, they responded in a timely manner - really put me at ease considering how anxious I was! Katie represented me for a custody case. She is intelligent, well versed in matters of family court, supportive and ...helpful. If I am ever in need of a lawyer again, she will be my first call! I’m so grateful for her professionalism and ability to make a difficult, scary situation feel less so. I will happily recommend her to any and everyone in need of an attorney. Hit the ball outta the park when I was given a referral to her.

Posted by Mari-Beth | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Katie Scelfo is a great lawyer

Katie is absolutely fantastic! She’s smart, savvy, kind, considerate. She made a difficult time in my life, much more bearable. She took the time to explain anything I didn’t understand and was always available when I had a question.

Posted by Dan | August 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Top notch Attorney

Attorney Kathleen Scelfo was extremely knowledgeable,understanding, compassionate, and very supportive to my situation. She has tons of experience and it shows during the litigation process. I would highly recommend Kathleen to anyone looking for a quality top notch personable attorney thank you Kath...leen and Michelle

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kathleen E Scelfo

I highly recommend Katie Scelfo to be your advocate for your case. Katie was extremely professional and efficient in gathering my information and recommending how we should proceed with my divorce case. She was very kind and took her time in explaining all legal matters and terminology. Katie's sound... advise and quick responses guided me throughout this tumultuous time in my life. I felt safe and protected with Katie's knowledge during the proceedings and I am so satisfied with the outcome of my case. I would definitely recommend Katie to family and friends.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

5+ stars

I never want any of my friends to have to use a divorce attorney, but if they do I am 100% recommending Katie. She went above and beyond getting my papers written up ASAP, laying out the options, walking me through the process and explaining everything in terms that anyone could understand. Pretty su...re I had the fastest and most cost effective divorce in the history of divorces thanks to Katie.

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Kathleen E Scelfo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Thaller

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Scelfo is a highly skilled family attorney who zealously acts on behalf of her clients. She is reasonable, intelligent, and always a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Attorney Scelfo to any friend or family member in need of a family attorney."

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Jacob Riley

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Scelfo is skilled, professional and responsive. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Mark Riley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Scelfo is an experienced and talented family lawyer who is well-versed in her area of practice. She is also an extremely trustworthy and ethical lawyer with an impressive track record of success for her clients."

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Brandon Fontaine

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Scelfo is a skilled advocate for her clients and I highly recommend her for all matters in her practice areas, including divorce, custody, child support, and similar matters."

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Emily Thaller

Family lawyer

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Brandon Fontaine

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Budlong & Budlong, LLC

2013 - 2014

Legal Research Clerk, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Associations

Connecticut Bar Association

Hartford County Bar Association

Education

2013

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Connecticut

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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