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Rosalyn Cary Charles
also known as Rosalyn Charles
About Rosalyn
Biography
It seems like I’ve been practicing law forever. Since my admission to the bar some 25 years ago, I must say, it’s been quite the journey.
The law can be a wonderful thing. In its ideal, the law attempts to guide society through some of its greatest ups and downs. Over the span of my legal career, I have practiced family, real estate, criminal defense & prosecution, and wills and estate. And now my work primarily focuses on family matters.
Like you, I consider family to be “the inner sanctum.” When real trouble arises within that sanctum – the area of your life in which you seek the most security – it’s time to seek help from others. Sometimes that help comes from your faith or your friends; at other times, you require assistance from a professional.
In the face of difficult legal challenges – such as divorce, separation, child support and educational expenses, spousal support, asset division or retention, child custody and parenting time, or domestic violence – I seek not only to understand the dynamic of your circumstances, but also to draw upon my many years of life and professional experience as a Newark family lawyer to resolve the matter in manner that serves you well.
I’ve walked many paths since graduating from Spelman College and Seton Hall University School of Law. From my clerkship with a criminal and family court judge to a 10-year stint as an Assistant Prosecutor trying over 75 jury trials to 4 years solving problems as a municipal court judge, I’ve always tried to keep in mind the human stories that motivate the experience.
I have learned so much from the many families and individuals who have permitted me to assist them through the ups and downs of their lives.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
28 years | 500 cases
DUI and DWI
30%
24 years | 200 cases
Real Estate
20%
28 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 375-400 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 38 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
RCCharlesESQuire
28 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042
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Posted by Shihan Durand Howard | July 05, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
A Lawyer that put her clients first
I was in need and had nowhere to turn. Mrs Charles handled my divorce with my special needs in mind. She not only worked on my behalf, but she showed a real interest in my well being while I was going through my time. She will tell you which way is up.. and which way is down...She fought for me my ev...
Rosalyn Cary Charles's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rosalyn is the utmost professional. In an emotionally-charged area of law, she was always a professional, courteous, and practical adversary."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rosalyn Charles is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients as well as her level of experience. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rosalyn Cary Charles is an exceptional attorney. She is highly skilled and very experienced in criminal defense matters. She has truly professional demeanor in the courtroom and achieves excellent results on her cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very professional. Finds hard for her clients and is very well versed with the law."
"Ms. Charles works hard on behalf of her clients. she is a patient professional who knows her way around the Essex County Superior Court House and who has established relationships that help her fight for her clients. I recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Charles is a serious, dedicated attorney. Client education is obviously a part of her practice - making sure that clients are informed about their options. I highly and enthusiastically endorse her services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the pleasure knowing and working with Ms. Charles for several years. She is a true professional in the pursuit of justice and fighting for her clients. She is well respected by her peers and her adversaries."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the privilege of knowing Rosalyn for many years, and have seen her proficiency in the defense of her clients on many occasions, including a Racketeering Wiretap Trial she and I have been involved in last summer. Her clients are well served by her diligence and thoughtful analysis of the legal issues in their case. I strongly recommend a potential client sit down with Mr. Charles at the earliest opportunity to take advantage of her insight. They would be well served by her representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work.I have had the privilege of working with Roz (and being supervised by her); and, of knowing her for many years. Roz is an exceptionally competent lawyer who brings a calm demeanor and her keen intellect to any matter she handles. Her clients are well-served by her representation, and the legal community is richer because of her. She never hesitates to offer her opinion when asked, and often provides you with an answer that provides a new avenue to protect the rights of yoiur client."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Ms. Cary Charles on numerous occasions over the years, and have always found her to be professional and an effective advocate on behalf of her client. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms Charles is very knowledgeable about family and criminal matters. She is a strong advocate for her client because she understands the law so well. On the cases that we have had together she proved to be a worthy adversary."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have appeared before Rosalyn as a litigant and tried a case with her as an adversary, she is an excellent attorney and a very good judge."
"I endorse this lawyer's work because I worked with Ms. Charles when she was the Director of Narcotics for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. She is an excellent criminal defense attorney and has a stellar reputation with the judges she has appeared before."
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Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Principal, RCCharlesESQuire formerly RC Charles & Associates, LLC
2002 - 2008
Partner, Cary Charles & Winston, LLC
1998 - 2002
Judge, Irvington Municipal Court
1988 - 1998
Assistant Prosecutor/Director, Essex County Prosecutor's Office
1987 - 1988
Law Clerk, Honorable Irvin B. Booker, JSC, Superior Court of New Jersey
Associations
2019 - Present
Urban League of Essex CountyBoard Member
2010 - Present
BUF Health and Human ServicesChairperson of the Board of Trustees
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
1983 - Present
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Member
2004 - 2012
Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New JerseyMember
2003 - 2005
Essex County Fee Arbitration CommitteeVice Chair
2001 - 2002
Essex County Municipal Court JudgesTreasurer
1996 - 1998
Garden State Bar AssociationTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Reeves
Dismissed
NRL v L
Funds returned to USA
State v. Marcus Hill (Feb. 2011)
Not Guilty: All Charges
State v. ET
Dismissed
CW v. ET
Victory for my Client
State v. Marcus Hill
Not Guilty: All Charges
P vs. A
Victory for my client!
Education
1987
Seton Hall University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1984
Spelman College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I need to have my QDRO filed in court & signed by the judge?
31 Mar 2011
Q&A
Are both parties in marriage responsible for stepson's debt cosigned by the wife.
06 Mar 2011
Q&A
Marriage laws are better for me in NJ or NY?
05 Feb 2011