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Erlina Perez
also known as Erlina Encarnacion
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Biography
Erlina Perez (formerly Erlina Encarnacion) is a family law and divorce attorney. Ms. Perez has devoted her practice exclusively to matrimonial and family law where she zealously represents clients in matters involving divorce, domestic violence, child custody, child support, parenting time, alimony, division of assets, and related issues.
Ms. Perez obtained her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in 2008, where she received the academic honor of being recognized as a Dean's Merit Scholar. While attending law school, Ms. Perez was chosen to serve as a member of the law school's Child Advocacy Clinic, where she represented children in matters involving the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P, formerly known as DYFS). Ms. Perez was the recipient of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Eric D. Turner Award in 2008, which is awarded to the graduating student who best exemplifies the positive attributes of a matrimonial lawyer. After Ms. Perez's graduation from law school, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Rosemary E. Ramsay, J.S.C., Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, Family Part. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Perez received her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science, in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University in 2003.
Ms. Perez has successfully handled a variety of cases in her practice of family and matrimonial law. She has experience with all facets of family law litigation, including contested issues of custody, parenting time, child support, alimony and equitable distribution of assets. Ms. Perez has also served as a volunteer attorney for the Jersey Battered Women's Shelter through its legal advocacy program where she represented clients in numerous domestic violence proceedings. She also volunteers at the County College of Morris, Women's Center by providing one-on-one legal counseling sessions.
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Erlina Perez Law Firm, LLC
20 Banta Place, Suite 203, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend
Mrs. Perez is an outstanding divorce attorney - she is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. She and her office staff were always responsive, supportive, and easy to work with. They made a difficult process far less stressful, and I am extremely grateful for their help.
Posted by Yeimy | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family
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Divorce & Family Lawyer Erlina Perez is an exceptional attorney. She is highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional throughout the entire process. Erlina communicated clearly, handled every detail with care, and always made sure I understood my options. Her dedication and strong advocacy tr...
Posted by Rabab | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Phenomenal Attorney
Ms. Perez was phenomenal. She advocated for me fiercely from our very first consultation. She reassured me and made sure I was absolutley prepared for every aspect of my divorce proceedings. I would 100% reccomend her to anyone seeking to get successfuly divorced. I cant thank her enough.
Posted by Yelka | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly Recommend
Erlina helped me thru all the process of the family case I had. She was very professional and human the whole time. I didn’t feel alone at all, she was a big support. Plus, she is bilingual! If you are looking forwards hiring an attorney for your case… she is the one!
Posted by Vanessa | November 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Excellent attorney I highly recommend Erlina Perez. She thinks of the client's needs and future, she is extremely knowledgeable, and supportive. She always guided me the difficult decisions and provided excellent advice.
Erlina Perez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Erlina is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Erlina is an experienced attorney who I depend on whenever I need to discuss complicated family matters. She is very experienced, knowledgeable, and personable. She is easy to talk to but always professional and always goes the extra mile for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Perez is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Perez is an expert in Family law and a valuable contributor to the legal community."
"Attorney Perez displays genuine concern in every question she answers on Avvo. Attorney Perez' answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. She also gives practical solutions. I endorse this lawyer for family matters."
"Erlina is an excellent family attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."
"I have been opposing counsel and also have had the pleasure of working with Erlina. She is a fantastic attorney!!"
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"Erlina is a great attorney whose extensive knowledge of the law coupled with her passionate and caring nature allows her to zealously advocate for her clients bringing about the desired results. It is without hesitation that I endorse Erlina."
"Erlina is an excellent family law attorney with both extensive experience in all facets of family law and an expansive understanding of the law."
"I have had cases with Erlina and I now work with her and I confidently say that she is a fierce advocate for her clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. Erlina is also extremely knowledgeable and experienced and is well respected within the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Erlina is a compassionate attorney with a strong work ethic who strives for excellence in her representation of her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Superb Attorney, Avvo
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers For Families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2008
Dean's Merit Scholar, Rutgers University School of Law
2008
Eric D. Turner Award, The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2008
Dean's List, Rutgers University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Erlina Perez Law Firm, LLC
2012 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, Jersey Battered Women's Shelter
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Price, Meese Shulman & D'arminio, PC
2014 - 2015
Associate, Weinberger Law Group, LLC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Weiner Lesniak, LLP
2009 - 2012
Associate, The Simeone Law Group
2008 - 2009
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County
Associations
2017 - Present
Hispanic Bar AssociationMaster
2014 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2014 - Present
Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
The Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project (BWLAP)Volunteer Attorney
2009 - Present
Robert L. Clifford, Family Law Inns of CourtAttorney Member
2008 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - 2007
Child Advocacy ClinicAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
M.S. v. W.S.
Custody of minor child awarded to client.
DV v. AP, Passaic County
Final Restraining Order granted.
V.S. v. W.A., Bergen County
Temporary Restraining Order dismissed.
G.B. v. R.B., Morris County
Successfully remanded to trial court.
J.W. v. B.W., Bergen County
Successfully affirmed
Education
2008
Rutgers University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Family Law Seminar
Divorce: Do's and Don'ts
2012
SImeone & O'Sullivan Divorce Seminar
Divorce Seminar
Publications
2017
Erlina Perez Law Firm, LLC
Are you paying too much in child support?
2016
Latinos Unidos Newspaper
Handling a Contested Divorce
2016
Women's Center at CCM
Custody and Parenting Time Disputes
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my daughter's father file for custody if he is in NJ and his daughter lives in Missouri?
20 Feb 2017
Q&A
Does New Jersey have a law that if the parent paying for Alimony and Child support has to have life insurance.
23 Feb 2017
Q&A
What can I do legally to stop my ex boyfriend to insult me constantly, we do not live together anymore.
10 Feb 2017