Linda Ayn Schofel

Linda Ayn Schofel

3.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Roseland, NJ
Practice Areas: Family

101 Eisenhower Pkwy, Newman Mcdonough Schofel & Giger P C, Roseland, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Newman Mcdonough Schofel & Giger

101 Eisenhower Pkwy, Newman Mcdonough Schofel & Giger P C, Roseland, NJ, 07068-1032

Newman, McDonough, Schofel & Giger, PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 405, Newman Mcdonough Et Al, Roseland, NJ, 07068-1055

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Linda Ayn Schofel's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Stay Away

If you're in the unfortunate position of needing a parent coordinator to navigate co-parenting after a split—especially with multiple kids involved—do yourself a favor and steer clear of Linda Schofel. Hired to supposedly bridge communication gaps between my ex and me for our four children, she quick...ly revealed herself as little more than a self-serving opportunist masquerading as a professional.From the outset, her methods were laughably inept: convoluted email threads that went nowhere, vague "guidance" that felt cribbed from a generic self-help book, and an astonishing lack of insight into real family dynamics. It's as if she believes her clients are too dim to notice when they're being strung along for billable hours. And oh, those hours add up—fast. Linda's primary talent seems to be inflating fees while delivering zero tangible results, turning what should be a supportive process into a blatant cash grab.The courts either turn a blind eye or are complicit in letting these types operate unchecked, preying on vulnerable families. Schofel struts around with an unwarranted air of superiority, convinced she's the smartest in the room while robbing you blind. Ineffective, overpriced, and utterly clueless—save your money and sanity for someone who actually cares about outcomes, not just their bottom line. Zero stars if possible; avoid at all costs.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Zero stars

If I could give her a zero, I would. She’s a vindictive b!$)@& that plays God with your life and your child’s life. She billed us 20K for one document that we never even asked for. 50 hours of work that most attorneys could in 10 hours tops. I’m reporting her to the bar association of NJ.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Did nothing but took my money

I got nothing out of my divorce, in my divorced it stated that my husband was supposed to buy me out my share of house. I was married for 25 years, he did not give me the money, I called her & she said “stay in the house” I am left without money living with my abusive X husband. I got absolutely noth...ing, & had a very abusive scenario, she left me in that scenario, did not do a thing, just took money that I had to borrow from my fam. To go to court with her , for nothing.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Immoral

We hired Linda Schofel as a parenting coordinator. She is as greedy as she is immoral. This woman's bottom is money. She's incompetent--does not remember details of a case nor put two and two together. She shows favoritism and a double standard when managing issues in a case. No matter how much ...concrete evidence I gave her that my ex was wrong about an issue, she would just insist he is 'smart and handsome' and could do no wrong. She has done nothing to help parenting through an acrimonious divorce. In fact, she only complicated matters. She has no concern for your child, all this immoral woman wants is money. Don't hire her!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Lawyer

Linda is one of the best attorneys I have had the pleasure to meet and do business with. She is extremely professional, compassionate, and very dedicated to her client. Her number one priority is the safety and wellbeing of your child. She is fair, intelligent, and always available. I have personall...y retained Linda for three different issues over the past 10 years and was extremely satisfied with the results. Linda is not only an amazing lawyer she is a wonderful human being and is a shining example of a lawyer with a big heart who's passion for helping others is always apparent.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Family Law Achievement Award, Essex County Bar Association

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

1992

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Education

1992

Rutgers State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark

JD - Juris Doctor with Honors

1981

Boston University

MSW - Masters Social Work

1974

Boston University

MS - Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling

1970

Ohio State University

BS - Bachelor of Science - Phychology

Speaking Engagements

2018

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Trends in Psychology and Family Law

2018

Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of Court

Proposed New Statute Pertaining to Joint Custody

2015

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Handling Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Family Part Cases

2014

Middlesex County Bar Association

The Role of Guardian ad litem and Role of Parenting Coordinator

2013

New Jersey Association for Justice-Meadowlands

The Role of Guardian ad litem and Role of Parenting Coordinator in High Conflict Divorces

2013

New Jersey Association for Justice-Meadowlands

The Role of Guardian ad litem and Role of Parenting Coordinator in High Conflict Divorces

Publications

2020

New Jersey Family Lawyer Parenting Coordination In New Jersey: Its Time to Establish Uniform Standards and Qualification

2008

New Jersey Family Lawyer The Role of the Parenting Coordinator
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