Sheryl J Seiden

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Sheryl J Seiden

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Cranford, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation

20 Commerce Drive, Suite 150, Cranford, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Sheryl

Biography

Exceptional legal services in a strategic, solution-oriented, and supportive manner.

Twenty plus years of experience provides her with the wisdom and sophistication to guide her clients

Resolution oriented in order to amicably resolve your family law matter.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Seiden Family Law handles all aspects of family law matters, including, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, insurance issues, counsel fees. We also prepare and negotiation prenuptial agreements and post judgment issues that arise after the parties are divorced. We also have many cases involving child custody'/parenting time and child support where parties were never married and share a child(ren) together.

30 years

50%
Mediation 50%

Sheryl Seiden is a certified mediator in the State of New Jersey. She serves as an Early Settlement Panelists in Union County and a Blue Ribbon Early Settlement Panelists in Essex County.

15 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 595-625 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2017
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

SeidenFreed LLC

20 Commerce Drive, Suite 150, Cranford, NJ, 07016

seidenfreed.com

Sheryl J Seiden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The best advocate for you!

Sheryl and her team are truly fantastic. Sheryl is a fierce advocate for you and your interests. She provides you with thoughtful feedback and will lay out all of your options in a non-judgmental way. In such an emotional time, Sheryl will make sure that you are making the right decisions to achieve ...the ultimate goal. I would not hesitate to recommend her over and over again.

Posted by Katerina | February 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Your Best Interest Champion

If you want a lawyer who will look out for your best interest, hire Sheryl. She will not suggest the expensive path that could be avoided just to make more money. She has too high ethical standards for that. Unlike many lawyers, she does not need to maximize billing from each client to make herself m...ore successful, as the firm has more potential clients than capacity. This helps the firm avoid the pressure in short term to focus on money and allows them to do what they want : focus on people. Sheryl and the entire firm are honest, strategic and committed to put together the best legal approach to your unique situation. They will fight for you day and night to deliver results and have a track record of consistently doing so.

Posted by Howard | February 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Trusted, Responsive, A Real Advocate!!

Sheryl and her team were truly awesome. As my 2nd attorney, Sheryl needed to unwind the mess that my first attorney created. She is super responsive, timely, creative and compassionate (when needed). Sheryl pushed my divorce to the finish line, aggressive, skilled and thoughtful. I wish I had met her... sooner! She was a real advocate, I am grateful for her representation!

Posted by Julie | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Sheryl!

Sheryl recently represented me during my divorce. I met with three other attorneys for a consultation before choosing her. Sheryl's direct, straight forward manner and her strength and confidence evident when she spoke was what made me want her on my side. Throughout the process Sheryl was always ve...ry responsive to every question, concern, or feeling I had. When I was overwhelmed or upset she was surprisingly empathic, and always helpful. She skillfully and persistently advocated for me and for my children and our future well being. Sheryl has an excellent team in her office that was equally invested and supportive of me. I always felt in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

She’s amazing

I knew she was exactly the attorney i was looking for the moment we first spoke. It was immediately clear that she was attentive, thoughtful, insightful and thorough. As my case progressed it became clear that my soon-to-be-ex was not receiving the same level of attention from her own attorney. Her a...ttention to detail led me to receive the best outcome possible given that NJ law was unfavorable to some of my circumstances. I enthusiastically recommend Sheryl and her team to guide you and advocate for you during some of life’s most challenging moments.

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Sheryl J Seiden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Finnerty

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been practicing as a Family Part litigator for many years; I enthusiastically endorse Sheryl Seiden. I consider her to be a bright dynamic lawyer with cutting edge insights; she has intensity, passion, and commitment to the causes she strategizes and the clients for whom she advocates. I predict she will make her mark on the development of family law in our state before her career is concluded; she is recognized as an up and coming leader in the family law bar and will soon Chair the Family Law Section, which I had the honor to do many years ago. I look forward to working with Sheryl in the future to continue to reform and improve the matrimonial dispute resolution system so that it meets the needs of those who must enter into it."

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Albertina Webb

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because she is a strong advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to potential clients, colleagues and adversaries as an experienced attorney or mediator. I have heard her argue before the Supreme court - she is a powerhouse. She is very knowledgeable, compassionate and easy going, all while advocating intelligently for her clients. I'm lucky to consider her my friend."

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Karin Haber

Family lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is incredible and one of the finest lawyers I know."

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Beth Manes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheryl Seiden handles every case with compassion and excellence. Her experience as a mediator makes her an excellent litigator. She can see all sides of the issues and uses that perspective to get her clients great results."

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Shari Genser

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Sheryl is a force to be reckoned with both in and out of the courtroom. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the area of divorce and family law have earned her a stellar reputation among her peers. She is creative in problem solving and passionate about serving the needs of her clients."

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Barbara Worth

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sheryl is a brilliant, diligent, scholarly attorney who puts her heart into her work. I recommend her highly for Family Law matters."

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Donald Schumacher

Mediation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure to work with Sheryl as a mediator in a complex, financial and emotional matter. She resolved the matter quickly and professionally, handling all matters perfectly."

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Somair Alam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."

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Amy Miller

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Sheryl as an adversary on cases and a colleague within the Family Bar. While she always zealously advocates for her client's needs, she does so with the patience, conscientiousness and dedication that allows all parties to move on in an amicable manner. She is the type of attorney we all hope to have on the other side of a case, or work with as a colleague in the Bar."

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Carrie Schultz

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Seiden. We have had cases against each other, both contentious and not. Each and every time, Ms. Seiden handles the matter in the utmost professional manner; she is a master in her field, IMHO, and always has the best interest of all involved when representing a client. I 100% endorse this lawyer with so much respect and admiration."

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Karin Haber

Family lawyer

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John Finnerty

Family lawyer

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Beth Manes

Education lawyer

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Shari Genser

Family lawyer

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Amy Miller

Family lawyer

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Carrie Schultz

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Peer Nominated- Women in the Law, Best Lawyers

2016

10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers In America

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyer In America

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner/Founder, SeidenFreed LLC

2016 - Present

Partner/Founder, Seiden Family Law, LLC

2003 - 2016

Partner/Associate, Ceconi & Cheifetz, LLC

2000 - 2003

Associate, Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman

1998 - 2000

Associate, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker

1996 - 1998

Associate, Thacher Proffitt & Wood

1995 - 1995

Summer Associate, Thacher Proffitt & Wood

Associations

2024 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter

President

2021 - Present

NJSBA

Trustee

2014 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Board of Managers

2010 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2010 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Union County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2020

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2015 - 2021

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Officer

2014 - 2015

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Co-Chair of Legislative Subcommittee

2009 - 2010

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Co-Chair of Young Lawyer Subsection

1995 - 1996

NYLS Law Review

Managing Editor Law Review

1994 - 1995

NYLS Law Review

Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Gnall v. Gnall

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Education

1996

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

2018 Family Law Symposium

Child Support and Emancipation

2017

NJSBA Annual Meeting

Yes you can get Counsel Fees

2017

How Social Media Effects Family Law Matters

Social Media

2017

Hot Tips on Preparing For And Proceeding to Trial

Hot Tips For Family Lawyers

2017

Ethics For Family Lawyers

Ethics

2017

Ethics For Family Lawyers

Ethics

2017

Ethics for Family Lawyers

Ethics for Family Lawyers

2016

NJSBA Annual Meeting

Navigating Landmines in Negotiating and Drafting Property Settlement Agreements

2016

Middlesex County Bar Association Semimar

Parental Alientation and Relocation

2016

Family Law Symposium

Family Law - Alimony

2016

Family Law Seminar

Managing Difficult Clients

2016

Family Law Seminar

Hot Tips Seminar - Equitable Distribution Issues

2015

NJSBA Annual Meeting

Equitable Distribution Should be Equitable Not Equal

2015

Family Law Symposium

Family Law - Legilsation

2015

Family Law Seminar

Parental Alientation and Relocation

2015

Family Law Seminar

Hot Tips Seminar

2014

Family Law Symposium

Family Law - Relocation

2014

Family Law Seminar

Hot Tips Seminar - Case Management Orders

2012

Family Law Symposium - Friday night segment

How To Prepare An Effective Case Information Statement

2008

NJSBA - Young Law Subcommittee Breakfast Seminar Series

How To Take A Case Through The Court System

Publications

2022

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Imputation of Income

2016

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education A Summary of Top Alimony Cases

2015

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Equitable Distribution Should Be Equitable - Which Is Not Always Equal

2015

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Parental Alienation - Identifying and Addressing The Problem

2015

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education It Is Time To Reexamine Our Relocation Laws

2014

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Completing The Case Management Order In An Effective Manner

N/A

New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education Equitably Distributing Executive Compensation

N/A

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education How To Prove a Dissipation Claim and How To Protect Against Dissipation

Languages

English

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