Cynthia A Cappell

Cynthia A Cappell

3.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Adoption

21 Main St, Court Plaza South - East Wing, Hackensack, NJ

About Cynthia

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 75%

40 years

75%
Adoption 10%

40 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Cynthia A. Cappell, LLC

21 Main St, Court Plaza South - East Wing, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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Cynthia A Cappell's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melani | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Happily Cindy's client for over 10 years

Members of my family and I personally have hired Cindy on multiple occasions for a variety of issues including estates, property and harassment. Not only is she a pleasure to work with she was always honest with us, upfront about what we can and can not achieve and charged us fairly. We have relied... on her tremendously as some of the issues occurred after we moved out of NJ but the legal issues remained in NJ. We worked remotely with ease and trust in all she accomplished for us. I've never written a review for an attorney before but this was a no brainer. She puts her clients first and earns every penny she charges.

Posted by Patty | April 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Very satisfied client for over 20 years

Cynthia Cappell has been my attorney for over 20 years. She has handled all my legal issues, from divorce to custody and child support, as well as other legal matters. Cynthia has been very professional, returning my calls in a timely manner, sending knowledgeable correspondence, and appearing in co...urt on my behalf. She is extremely intelligent and knows exactly how to handle matters so that her clients have a positive outcome. I know my case would not have been settled so favorably for me if I had hired a different attorney. Please ignore any negative reviews. They couldn't be farther from the truth. Cynthia handled my divorce so well that my ex-husband has recommended her to his friends. I highly recommend Cynthia Cappell.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Getting screwed.

I am at the end of a very unjust court battle. She happily took my retainer and knew my situation. After doing only what she HAS to, she does not explain the law, hangs up in my face, tells her secy to tell me she's on vacation moments after she sends an email and I ask her to help me with respon...ses. I have a very important court date set for the end of the month, and she won't answer my email to confirm it. I have a minor child in school who I need to make arrangements for. My case is complicated and she has no patience to explain the details. Now she is Incommuncato.

Posted by Patricia | January 11, 2011 | Probate

Not a good Lawyer

My Aunt passed away about 10 years ago. Her Estate has not been settled yet. I have called Ms Cappell several times a month over the past 10 years. She not only does not take my call but, she doesn't return it either. I only wish to put closure to this matter. I would think a good Lawyer would help y...ou do that! I would not recommend her as an Attorney to anyone.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Arthur H. Miller Board Leadership Award, Legal Services of New Jersey

N/A

Prop Bono Award, Bergen County Legal Services

N/A

Commendation, Bergen County Commission on the Status of Women

N/A

Commendation, Bergen County Board of Freeholders

N/A

Commondation, County of Bergen - Advisory Council

N/A

Certificate of Appreciation of Service, Women Lawyers In Bergen

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of Cynthia A. Cappell, LLC

1999 - 2008

Managing Partner, Thurber Cappell, LLC

1992 - 1999

Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of Cynthia A. Cappell, LLC

1987 - 1992

Associate, Sokol, Behot & Fiorenzo

1987 - 1987

Clerk, Hon. Sybil R. Moses, A.J.S.C

Associations

2005 - Present

New Jersey Supreme Court Professional Rules and Responsibility Committee

Member

2002 - Present

County of Bergen

Special Assistant County Counsel

2001 - Present

New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Attorney Advertising

Chair

1998 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Trustee

1991 - Present

Legal Services Corporation

Vice Chair

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Women's Rights Information Center

Trustee

Alternatives to Domestic Violence Advisory Board

Board Member

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Women Lawyers in Bergen

Past President

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Bergen County Senior Services Advisory Committee

1993 - 2000

New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners

Reader

1992 - 1996

New Jersey Supreme Court Ethics Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Griffith v. Tressel

394 N.J.Super. 128, N.J.Super.A.D.,2007.

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Education

1986

Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark

J.D.

1983

Ramapo College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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