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

Other places you can find Frances online.

Frances Nicotra's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2024 | Divorce & Separation

The most genuine and amazing individual

Frances Nicotra is one of the nicest and most genuine person and legal professional there is. She helped me through my divorce process with ease. I highly recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Joe | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Total Satisfaction!

No sooner than my initial consultation began did I know I had chosen the right attorney for my divorce. Francis is empathetic, compassionate and took the time to understand my situation. While I had hoped it to be seamless and reasonably routine, the divorce turned somewhat contentious, but Francis... advised accordingly, acted quickly and the rest is history...divorce finalized. I highly recommend Francis. She is highly passionate, a great person and will make it happen with the least amount of stress possible.

Posted by Tamieka | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Divorce Lawyer

Frances was a great Lawyer she was thorough and compassionate during my divorce process. I would reccomend her services to anyone.

Posted by Giovanny | November 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Competent, Reliable, Understandable, and Honest.

Words cannot describe how happy and lucky I was when I contacted Frances Nicotra. She helped me to get my son's custody, something that most lawyers said it would cost me an arm and leg and it was very hard, Frances had no doubt and helped me right away; then she also helped me with my divorce. She w...as very honest with the whole process, always there when I needed her to answer my emails, or phone calls despite the pandemic that we are currently experiencing.

Posted by Pasquale | June 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Frances is a caring and fair lawyer!

I researched many different lawyers and immediately felt that Frances by far was the most compassionate. Undergoing a divorce is a difficult time in life. Frances helped me navigate through this difficult time and I am truly grateful. If I ever need help again, I will definitely reach out to Franc...es Nicotra.

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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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