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With nearly 20 years of practice, Elena Weitz is an accomplished family law attorney renowned for her skillful navigation of high-stakes cases and commitment to client advocacy. She brings strategic insight and genuine empathy to every matter, helping clients manage the emotional and financial complexities inherent to family law. As both a seasoned trial advocate and certified mediator, Elena’s approach prioritizes her clients’ best interests throughout negotiation, mediation, or courtroom proceedings. She has earned professional recognition, including New Jersey Family Magazine’s "Best New Jersey Lawyers for Families" and the American Institute of Legal Counsel's "10 Best Attorneys." Elena’s influential work is reflected in significant superior and appellate court cases, including Ferrer v. Colon and Coney v. Banks. She holds court-approved designations as a mediator and parenting coordinator, and serves on key professional bodies such as the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and the District XII Ethics Division. Elena also shares her knowledge at professional seminars and maintains memberships in several state and county bar associations, underscoring her leadership within the legal community.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2006
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2005
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21 Main Street, Suite 158, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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100 South Jefferson Road, Suite 110, Office 4, Whippany, NJ, 07981
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99 Wood Ave S, Suite 302, Iselin, NJ, 08830
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Posted by Samantha | November 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I would absolutely recommend Elena as an attorney. She was my attorney for my divorce. She was on top of everything and really fought hard for me. She was really patient and understanding with me as well. I continued to use her after my divorce, and when my ex wasn’t paying support and wanted to cha...
Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
She was amazing! Very thorough and incredibly thoughtful with her responses and really made me feel seen throughout our entire meeting. I came in really anxious to get started with the process and she made me feel so calm and safe and ready to move forward with my divorce.
Posted by Denise | May 10, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Judith was very knowledgeable about divorce and really helped me with questions and concerns that I had. She spoke to me with kindness and understanding I feel so relieved that I have had the opportunity to speak with her. I am so glad that I reached out to this firm.
Posted by Tanya | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Elena represented me after my divorce when my ex-husband filed to get custody of our children. She was excellent, straight forward, always responded to emails and calls. I was really happy with her and the outcome.
Posted by Ron | September 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired Attorney Elena Weitz to help me with my divorce agreement. My ex-wife was not following our agreement and never did. I finally had enough and knew I had to go back to court or she would never follow it. I consulted with a few attorneys because there are so many I just didn’t know who I should...
"I have worked with Ms. Weitz for numerous years and endorse her as a Family Law and Trial attorney. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and honest."
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2022
Best New Jersey Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2018
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2025 - Present
Principal, Offit Kurman, P.A.
2020 - 2025
Partner, Williams Law Group
2007 - 2020
Associate, Grayson and Associates, LLC
2005 - 2007
Associate, Law Offices of Bonny G. Rafel
2025 - Present
District XII Ethics DivisionMember, Appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey
2023 - Present
New Jersey Association of Professional MediatorsBoard of Directors
2023 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2007 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2005
J.D.
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
"Valuing, Dividing, and Offsetting Complex Financial Assets in Divorce Mediation Including Language for MOUs,"
2023
Divorce Education Class - The Overall Divorce Process and Relocation
2023
Divorce Education Class - Financials and the Case Information Statement
2025
2010
English
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Legal Guides
Can one parent keep a child from another parent during a divorce proceeding without any judges order
13 Dec 2025
Husband filed for uncontested divorce and wants 50-50 custody of my 8 years old daughter.
15 Dec 2025
Filing for alimony while separated
11 Dec 2025