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Karen K Saminski
also known as Karen Saminski
About Karen
Biography
OVER 33 YEARS PRACTICING DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW - By choosing my firm you can be assured that all of our attorneys involved in your matter are well versed in every aspect of this specialized area of law. My staff is knowledgeable, supportive and ready to help with your needs. Members of my legal team are fluent in Spanish, Polish and Greek. Regardless of the legal problem you face, you will receive knowledgeable and compassionate advice, steadfast guidance and vigorous advocacy. If your legal problem is outside our areas of practice, we will provide you with a quality referral.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
38 years
Child Custody
20%
38 years
Child Support
20%
38 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
38 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Westfield Office Location:
123 South Avenue East, 3rd Floor, Westfield, NJ, 07090
Karen Kirchoff Saminski, Esq., L.L.C.
221 River Street, 9th Floor, Hoboken, NJ, 07030
Karen Kirchoff Saminski, Esq. LLC
1704 Maxwell Drive, Suite 203, Wall, NJ, 07719
Karen Kirchoff Saminski, Esq. LLC
2500 Plaza 5, 25th Floor, Jersey City, NJ, 07311
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Posted by Cynthia | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
If you want results hire Karen Saminski and her team.
I have hired Ms. Saminski twice for a child support case. The experience, knowledge and professionalism from Karen and her staff was stellar. Both times I made out with better than expected results, both in my favor. Her staff was on top of everything, very knowledgeable and made clear what I was to...
Karen K Saminski's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is an experienced attorney in Family Law. She fights hard for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has an excellent reputation in the community. Her answers are impressive. Her colleagues speak highly of her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I refer clients to Karen for Divorce and Family matters and she does an excellent job. The clients are always very pleased with her services and expertise."
"Karen is one of the most knowledgeable family lawyers that I know in NJ. She is someone that people go to when they are dealing with difficult issues. She is also a very nice person who is sensitive to the needs of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Karen's years of experience and creative thinking has produced successful outcomes for her clients time and time again. I fully endorse her, as she is an expert in the family law field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is intelligent, professional, and practical."
"I endorse Karen Saminski and attest to the fact that she is a great attorney. she has a reputation for being both professional and caring. She knows her craft and is dedicated to her clients. I would encourage those in need of a family law attorney to entrust Karen Saminski with those important matters involving their families and divorce. You cannot do better."
"Karen is a tough, well-respected attorney. She is someone you want on your side of the table."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Karen is one of the leading family law attorneys in Hudson County."
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Experience
Honors
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2003
Hudson County Family Law Attorney of the Year, Hudson County
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Saminski Fuller Family Law, LLC
1996 - 2003
Judge, Jersey City Municipal Court
1989 - 2016
Owner, Law Offices Of Karen Saminski
1988 - 1989
Attorney, Hudson County Legal Services Family Law Unit
Associations
2011 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
1988 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Hudson County Bar AssociationMember
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
2005 - 2007
Hudson County Bar AssociationChair
1996 - 1999
Supreme Court of New Jersey, District VI Attorney Ethics CommitteeMember
1995 - 1997
Hudson County Inns of CourtBarrister
Sample of Legal Cases
Blancas v. Blancas (N.J. Super., 2012)
We succeeded in lowering the amount of income imputed to our client for purposes of child support.
Falkowski v. Falkowski (N.J. Super., 2011)
The Court found that our client was entitled to a greater share of the property (in excess of 50%) due to his sacrifice and hard-work, which the judge referred to as “sweat equity.”
Levine v. Levine (Unpublished, 2007)
Representing the defendant mother, we successfully defended the plaintiff’s appeal.
Drakeford v. Rivers (N.J. Super., 2010)
Representing the children’s mother, we were successful in arguing that the court should conduct a full and complete hearing before awarding custody.
Kiely v. Kiely, No. A-0738-12T4, 2013 N.J.Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2784 (App. Div. Nov. 19., 2013)
Representing the Father on appeal we were successful in having that portion of the Motion Judge's Order finding his daughter "unemancipated" reversed.
Education
2002
Rutgers University
Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator
1996
Rutgers University
Diplomate in Municipal Law
1988
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Montclair State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Hudson County Bar Association
Handling Child Abuse and Neglect Issues in Family Court
2014
Hudson County Bar Association
Hot Tips in Family Law Seminar
2009
Family Law
Overview of the Divorce Process in New Jersey
2003
CLE
Equitable Distribution Not Necessarily 50/50
1998
Parent/Family Education Program
Parent/Family Education
1997
Hudson County Bar Association
The New Child Support Guidelines
1996
Hudson County Bar Association
Mock Trial of a Divorce Case with Expert Witnesses
Languages
Polish
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Ex won't provide college transcripts
02 Apr 2013
Q&A
Can I get divorce in US if I married in India ? what is process divorce please advice in finding right lawyer .
04 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can I move to another state with my newborn baby?
06 Mar 2013