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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3332 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07307-4233
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Posted by Bernie | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney!!
Very professional and knowledgeable or the law. Great Attorney and very kind. She helped me during a very stressful time in my life. Every time I'm asked if I know of a good lawyer, I say that I know a great lawyer. Would recommend Attorney Bonilla 100%.
Posted by Lee | October 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child support and Custody
My experience with Mrs Bonilla and her team was awesome. I remember my first meeting going into her office, I was scared, overwhelmed and had no idea why my life took a turn the way it did. During my consultation she was concerned for the well being of my son, this reassured me, I happen to pick the...
Posted by Edwin | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Awesome!!!
I am eternally grateful for my attorney Bonilla's experience and hard work. She is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and dedicated. Bonilla diligently and skillfully pursued my child custody case with the best possible outcome on my behalf. She is very aware of her client's rights under the law and...
Posted by Jonique | October 10, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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I selected Mrs. Bonilla through the referral process offered by the Hudson County Bar Association. Of the names provided, I thank God for making the right decision. Mrs. Bonilla was straightforward, honest, compassionate, and very adept in her craft. It was a long, tough battle and Mrs. Bonilla pe...
"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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