Frances Nicotra

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Frances Nicotra

also known as Frances Nicotra

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Jersey City, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

853 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ

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About Frances

Biography

Work with Integrity, Resolution with Dignity. Affordable Rates. 20+ years experience.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

20%
Alimony 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2020
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law office of Frances Nicotra, Esq.

853 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307

fnesqlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Frances Nicotra's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Tasha | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional and knowledgeable

Frances helped me through a domestic case. She's very confident, attentive, and most importantly, she knows the law. We won!

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

N.J. Public School Teacher

Atty. Frances came through for me when I needed her legal services the most!! Through the months I associated with her about my divorce, she was understanding, caring and a real professional. She was competent in her legal work. She gave me sound and reasonable legal advice that saved me money.... Thank you very much Atty. Frances!! God bless you!!

Posted by Erwin | July 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very competent and thorough

Frances fully understood my requirements during my separation and divorce proceedings. She protected my interests and made changes to the Separation Agreement to protect my position. Frances is a very capable and knowledgeable Attorney

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely Good

Frances was an excellent lawyer. She represented me over and above. She took the case and worked hard on my behalf. I trusted her 100% with a case that was not easy for any other lawyer to handle in all of Hudson County. She understood the case when I came in to see her. Frances stood up and def...ended me till the end. I'm very proud to have had her stand by me and with me in the court room. I'm proud of her outstanding work.

Posted by Nick Gillette | October 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer I ever used

My name is Nick I hired Frances who was reccommended recently to me from someone who used her  Like any divorce, mine was very stressful.  Frances was able to help me avoid up to 10 years worth of spousal support obligation pursuant to Federal Law as my wife was not yet complying with any order.When... we were going through our divorce.  In addition, she was able to advocate for my wife to relinquish her custodial rights/visitation with our child and continue her child support obligation, even though there was never any finding of abuse or neglect toward our child on her part.  She always responded to my questions and she even gave me her personal cellular phone number so that we can keep contact when an immediate family member of hers was in the hospital having surgery after recovering from cancer.  On top of all this, my divorce cost me a total of $1,500.00 when it should have cost me at least $10,000.00.  I was able to obtain a judgment of divorce without ever having to make an appearance in Court.  Rest assured, Frances will help you with your divorce case.

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Frances Nicotra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Newman

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Nicotra's many answers on AVVO demonstrate that she possesses superior knowledge and experience in the area of Family Law. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Leonard Boyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Nicotra is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."

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Leonard Cohen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanya Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Brian Freeman

General practice lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Frances is a well known and well respected attorney. I have had several cases with her and she is always well prepared and fights hard for her clients."

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Brian Freeman

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney at Law, Frances Nicotra, Esq.

1991 - 1992

Intern, Kings County District Attorney, Nyc

Associations

2021 - Present

Hudson County Bar Association

President

2020 - 2021

Hudson County Bar Association

President-Elect

2017 - 2020

Hudson County Bar Association

Vice President

2015 - 2017

Hudson County Bar Association

Executive Committee

2000 - 2015

Hudson County Bar Association

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

1991

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Personal Injury Seminar/Ethics Seminar

Continuing Legal Education

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Frances earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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