Ashley Vallillo Manzi

Ashley Vallillo Manzi

also known as Ashley Rose Vallillo

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Montclair, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

546 Valley Road, Suite 201, Montclair, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Manzi Epstein Lomurro & DeCataldo

546 Valley Road, Suite 201, Montclair, NJ, 07043

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Ashley Vallillo Manzi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Christina | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

An Exceptional Attorney : Excellence, Integrity, and Compassion in Family Law

Mrs. Manzi exemplifies the highest standard of excellence in family law. From our first interaction, her depth of legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and command of complex family law matters were immediately evident. She approaches each case with intellectual rigor, meticulous preparation, and a cl...ear, well-reasoned strategy, while never losing sight of the human element involved. Her ability to explain nuanced legal concepts with clarity and precision fostered trust and confidence at every stage of the process. Equally impressive is Mrs. Manzi’s professionalism and integrity. She combines advocacy with empathy, ensuring her clients feel heard, respected, and supported during what is often an emotionally challenging time. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to achieving fair and just outcomes set her apart in the field. I recommend Mrs. Manzi without reservation to anyone seeking a highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate family law attorney.

Posted by John | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Rock Star!

I hired Ashley to work on my contentious divorce which involved two young children under 5. Simply put Ashley is a dynamic rock star who has an uncanny ability to navigate through treacherous circumstances and deal with a difficult adversary (my ex-wife) as was in this case. She immediately made... a great impression during the consult providing clear expectations and addressing all of my concerns and also bringing a sense of calmness during the moment in a time of personal chaos. Her goal from the onset was to resolve the case as quickly and most efficiently as possible. Throughout the process, she was the greatest supporter and advocate, defending my rights with relentless vigor. She continued to provide her honest and direct feedback through the rollercoaster emotional ride focusing in on what was important with always the intent towards a quick and fair resolution. She is a fantastic negotiator who knows just the right levers to push to get her client the best deal possible and has an exceptional ability to anticipate what will come next. The end result was a resounding victory and the greatest investment of my life that would not have been possible without her.

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Complete game changer

Ashley was the brightest light in an obviously challenging time. The idea of divorce was completely overwhelming to me especially as a mom to a very young child. Ashley’s way of presenting all my options while still giving valuable and critical input that guided my decisions made all the difference. ...She understood what I wanted and needed from the first consultation. She opened my eyes to even more that I hadn’t known or considered. She is assertive and instills confidence when necessary but has a way that puts people at ease when that is important too. She will be an asset to you as you navigate through any kind of divorce you may experience. Her recommendations for various contacts in other professional spaces related to the divorce (financial advisors, mediators, etc) were top notch as well.

Posted by Mike | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Ashley knows her business

Went to Ashley regarding an amendment to child support. She layed out all my options, pros and cons, to help me come to an informed decision with my case. She’s intelligent, well versed in family law, and accommodating with her schedule. She advised me of child support laws that my first attorney ...didn’t and she had my best interests to lead me to a positive resolution. I highly recommend Ashley!

Posted by Cynthia | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ashley is top-notch

I worked with Ashley Valillo-Manzi at Ruvolo Law Group for my divorce. She was extremely professional, sharp, thorough, patient, and diligent throughout the process. I was very nervous when it came to selecting a lawyer and I must have spoken with at least half a dozen firms. Ashley and Ruvolo were... the only firm where I felt they got me instantly. I personally wanted a low-drama divorce where I could simply obtain guidance and legal advice, and make sure everything was filed correctly. Divorce is overwhelming enough without having to also navigate the court system. I wanted to be able to focus on the messiness of moving, dividing belongings, and saying goodbye without also having to focus on figuring out what I should ask for and how and when and where to file all the piles of paperwork. Ashley understood this perfectly. She never rushed me or pushed me, and she worked hard to make sure I felt heard and that I understood what was going on at each stage of the journey. I greatly appreciated that Ashley helped me weigh the cost/benefit to each decision--I really felt that her number one interest at each stage was to communicate to me clearly what my options were. I felt I could trust her completely. I would recommend this firm, and Ashley to anyone just beginning the scary and overwhelming divorce process.

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Ashley Vallillo Manzi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ruth Kim

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley zealously advocates for her clients, yet maintains a high level of professionalism and class throughout the divorce process. Her reputation in the legal community, her commitment to pro bono work, her work product and her ability to balance everything in between, makes her the consummate professional. I highly endorse Ashley."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is an excellent family attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Lucy Agostini

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I found Ashley to be professional, well versed in the law, diligent and accessible. We really didn't know each other before we worked together but connected well. I would recommend her highly."

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David Tawil

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Ashley for several years, and we have had the opportunity to work as adversaries in several matters. Ashley has always been professional, knowledgeable and able to not only represent her clients zealously, but also move the parties closer toward amicable resolution."

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Stephanie Lomurro

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is smart, hard working and dedicated to achieving results for her clients. She is a good listener and takes time to understand the individual needs of each client she represents. I have repeatedly been impressed by her contributions to the Family Law community and her professionalism towards other attorneys."

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Ruth Kim

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Ziegler Resnick & Epstein

2016 - 2018

Of Counsel, Ruvolo Law Group

2012 - 2016

Associate, Snyder & Sarno, LLC

2010 - 2012

Associate, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, The Hon. Thomas P. Zampino

Associations

2017 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Hudson County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

2009 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Maeker v. Ross

The amendment to the statute of frauds did not render oral palimony agreements that predated it unenforceable

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Education

2009

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Delaware

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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