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 Stania | October 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The worst attorney for any same sex disputes.

Judi Mcdermott and her staff were rude and not knowledgable about any same sex dissolution laws. When she did not know how to proceed legally she would get defensive, and hostile. Her legal solutions did not resolve the issues and ended up costing me money even though she did nothing. I then had to h...ire another attorney,Deb Guston, who is brilliant, knows the law and found creative solutions to resolve my legal issues, efficiently, expediently and without overcharging.

Posted by Joseph | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Nine years of Excellent Service and counting

I have known Judith McDermott for nine years now when she was just an attorney for the law firm. She was recommended to me by another attorney back in 2007 and I have been with her ever since. She was excellent, in performing her legal services for my First and Second Amendment to my First Divorce ...Agreement; completed by another attorney. A very difficult case that involved post divorce child visitation and child support issues. Judith resolved these issues for me by using her extensive knowledge of family law, attention to detail, and great negotiating skills. Also, I hired Judith again for my Second Divorce Agreement. Again, she performed the same excellent skills that I mentioned before in completing my Second Divorce Agreement. I only wish I had hired her for my Prenuptial Agreement. That was my mistake. If you are a devoted father to your children like me, where every other weekend with your children is not going to cut it for you, then Judith is the attorney you want. She is the best for me and will be for you if you find yourself in a difficult divorce situation. Judith has a very extensive knowledge in family law and is always ethical in performing her legal services. She is respectful, supportive, compassionate and will always be in your corner as you go thorough each step of the divorce process. That is what you want in your lawyer and Judith has that. Besides, her hard work and dedication shows that she eventually became the managing partner at Gomperts, Penza & McDermott. That didn't surprise me at all.

Posted by Susan | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superb, Smart, Knowledgeable and Communicative

I hired Judi to represent me for my divorce. I could write a novel and it still wouldn't be enough to praise how dedicated and fair this attorney is. Judi and her entire team were outstanding in helping me through my prolonged multi year divorce. Going through a divorce could have been an absolute... nightmare for me as well as my children. The process was emotional and financially challenging for me but Judi as well as her team made sure to be there for me and made this difficult journey smoother. With Judi it was handled fairly and with dignity. She fights for what is right. I'm grateful I got to work with Judi and her firm and would highly recommend her for all your divorce matters.

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Judith A. McDermott's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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