I am a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney with over 22 years experience, specializing in divorce and family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, child abuse, domestic violence, and private adoptions. I am also certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a mediator. I belong to various legal associations in New Jersey, including NJ State Bar Assoc., Bergen County Bar Association, and Hudson County Bar Assoc. where I am a Trustee and an active member of its Family Law Committee. I was chair to the Hudson Vicinage Fee Arbitration and Ethics Committee. I was the former President of the Justice Virginia Long Family Inn of Court. Prior to opening my practice, I worked as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Severiano Lisboa III in Hudson County Superior Court and was an associate at Forman, Cardonsky, Andril & Ungvary in Elizabeth, NJ. I was rated "10 Best Family Attorneys" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and received the Hudson County "Family Lawyer of the Year" award in 2017. as well as the "Pro Bono Attorney of the Year" by Northeast NJ Legal Services.
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Acquired: 1997
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3332 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07307-4233
20 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
RUN AWAY
Brunilda was referred to represent me in a divorce case. This attorney is incompetent. No advise to the client when needed. No communication with the client.. The only communication would be when she needed more money. I would not recommend this attorney at all. Horrible representation
This information is incorrect. I communicate with all my clients on a regular basis through letters, phone contacts, and/or emails. Furthermore, this client has never complained to me, much less tell me that she was dissatisfied with my representation or services rendered. If anything, I have gone above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to this particular client by, for example, giving her my personal cell phone (which I almost never do) and advising her on a particular issue for an entire hour one Sunday afternoon as I was taking my daughter to college. It always seems to amaze me that when clients, like this one, complain, it's usually when the case is almost over and they get my bill. Again, this client's comments are entirely not true and I have proof in all seven files.
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2020 | Divorce & Separation
Horrible lawyer-shouldnt be allowed to practice!! RUN AWAY!
This is the worst lawyer I have seen. I hired her for my divorce case a year ago. She is never in her office and never calls you back when you leave messages. Yet charges her hourly fee to leave messages with her secretary. Never follows through with what she promises and later tells me I didn't talk...
This is ALL false, but I understand everyone, including clients, have a right to their opinion and I will dismiss it as such.
Posted by Jennifer | March 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Review of Brunilda Bonilla Esq.
My attorney from the moment I met her was very professional and empathetic to my situation. I felt she was always keeping my best interests at heart, not only because she was hired too do this. I was put at ease that she was going to support me every step of the way, because divorce is not always ple...
Posted by NANCY | February 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
IHIRED HER 1-3 YEARS AGO. SHE HANDLED MY DIVORCE MATTER.
MRS.BRUNILDA HANDLED MY DIVORCE MATTER. I TRULEY RECOMMEND HER. SHE IS A TRUE PERSON.SHE IS TRUSTWORTHY,STRONG. KNOWLEDGEABLE,RESPONSIVE. SHE KEPT ME INFORMED!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS EXCELLENT!!!!
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Ms. Bonilla, Esq. is a True Pro
I used Ms. Bonilla's services in an ESP case in Hudson County. Ms. Bonilla, Esq. is a true pro in every sense of the word. I had to try to settle a case with warring spouses, and a tough adversary. Ms. Bonilla, Esq. did the impossible and she assisted all parties to reach a deal. Consequently, the pa...
"I had a very difficult case and my adversary did not help. We picked Mrs. Bonilla as our neutral Family Divorce Intense Settlement arbitrator and he professionalism and demeanor helped the matter settle and resolve itself. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brunilda is highly knowledgeable and fights hard for her clients. She is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brunilda is an excellent attorney, who is a fierce advocate for her clients. She is knowledgeable and well versed in all aspects of matrimonial law. Whenever I have a client in need of a referral, I tell them to go to Brunilda!"
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2018
"Top 100 Family Law Attorneys" in NJ, National Association of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys
2017
Hudson County Family Lawyer of the Year, Hudson County Bar Association
2017
"10 Best Attorneys", American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Northeast NJ Legal Services
1994
Excellence Achievement Award, NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW
1998 - Present
OWNER, BONILLA LAW OFFICES, LLC
1996 - 1997
Associate, Forman, Cardonsky, Andril & Ungvary
1995 - 1996
Judicial Clerkship, Hudson County Superior Court
2017 - Present
Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of CourtPresident
2014 - Present
Friends of Jersey City, Inc.President and Co-Founder
2011 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember, Family Law Committee
2002 - Present
Hudson County Bar AssociationTrustee and Member, Family Law Committee
2000 - Present
Northeast NJ Legal ServicesPro Bono Attorney
1997 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish
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