Judith A. McDermott

Judith A. McDermott

also known as Judi McDermott

4.2
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Springfield, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +2 more

959 S Springfield Ave, Park Place Legal Center, Springfield, NJ

About Judith

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 20%

27 years

20%
Child Custody 10%

27 years

10%
Child Support 10%

27 years

10%
Mediation 10%

27 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Gomperts Penza & Mc Dermott LLC

959 S Springfield Ave, Park Place Legal Center, Springfield, NJ, 07081-3558

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Judith A. McDermott's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Money Hungry and Rude

Judith is just another cog wheel in the system, with an arrogant demeanor. She has clearly chosen her career path for money, not to help divided families and children. Judith is rude, hostile, and defensive. Rather than talking to you as a client, or human, she will talk down to you and belittle. Wha...t she charges is outrageous, hundreds of dollars for one email. Free consultations and online sources can get you similar results. Do yourself a favor and find a different attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding In Every Way

I can't say enough about how great Judi was during my divorce and the followup after. She was totally tuned in to my kid focused goals, listens to her clients specific needs, and persevered appropriately to get the best results. She is highly responsive, talented, smart and fair. All of these are ...helpful given the difficulties of a divorce. She is one of the best in her field! I highly recommend her, and have many times.

Posted by Betsy | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attorney

Making the decision to get divorced was difficult enough in itself but after meeting with Judi I immediately felt reassured that not only had I made the right decision but that she would support me all the way. And that is exactly what happened. Judi and her staff were easily accessible and explaine...d everything to me in terms that I could understand. They made me feel important and most of all protected.They were working for me and helped me turn the worst situation, the divorce, into the best possible outcome.I would highly recommend Judi to anyone else having to get divorced because in the end I felt she really cared for me as a person, not just a client, and I had made a friend.

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Judith A. McDermott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Accredited Family Law Mediator, Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Partner, Gomperts Penza & McDermott, LLC

1998 - 2001

Associate, Bulman, Dunie, Burke & Feld

Associations

2014 - Present

New Jersey Collaborative Law Group

Member

2006 - Present

New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Character

Member

2001 - Present

Union County Bar Association, Matrimonial Early Settlement Program

Panelist

2000 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kiernan v. Kiernan, 355 N.J. Super. 89, (App. Div. 2002).

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Education

1997

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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