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The firm’s founding member, Kelly Berton Rocco was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1988. She earned her J.D. cum laude from Pace University in 1988 and her B.A. from William Paterson College of New Jersey in 1984. She was awarded a Merit Scholarship from Pace University for 1985-1987. In 1986, Kelly received the Joseph and Minnie Greenspan Criminal Law Award.
Kelly’s practice is devoted to all areas of family law with a special focus on divorce, domestic violence, and father’s rights.
She has handled a wide variety of cases over the course of the past 27 years and served as an Alternate Prosecutor in Bergenfield and Moonachie. Her previous legal experience includes practicing at Tompkins, McGuire & Wachenfeld and Fischer, Kagan & Zarestsky.
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She is an active participant in her local and legal communities. Her community positions and awards include the following:
She was an instructor for the Skills and Methods Course, a spring 2006 seminar on family law practices. Kelly has been a panel instructor for volunteer training on legal issues at Shelter our Sisters since 2006. She has been a volunteer attorney for the Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project Alternatives to Domestic Violence since 1993 and has also volunteered for the Women’s Rights Center.
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Acquired: 1988
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21 Main Street, Suite 352, Court Plaza South, West Wing, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My child support case was a complex interstate case (UIFSA), which involved the jurisdictional considerations of three very different states. Over the life of my case, I contacted and hired many lawyers. Some were better than others, but none came close to Ms. Rocco. As soon as I contacted Kelly I...
Posted by Elsa | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Kelly is a consummate professional with a firm grasp of family law but, more importantly, she is a compassionate ally who truly cares about and fights for her clients. There are many attorneys who are knowledgeable, but I am confident that there are few that will work as hard for you or your childre...
Posted by Joe | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
When I was faced with obtaining a lawyer for my divorce proceedings (and other legal matters stemming from it) a friend gave me Kelly's card and told me to giver her a call. After our first consultation, the thought of looking further for someone to represent me never entered my mind. You wont find...
Posted by Karen | September 15, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
I worked as a temp for Kelly a year or two ago. I've dealt with many attorneys in my work experience. Working for Kelly and her team was unmatchable! I was so impressed with their genuine concern for their clients, which is not easy to come by. They truly care for their clients' wellbeing and show th...
Posted by Staci | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Nobody wants to deal with divorce period. Mrs. Rocco's office dealt with my case and my personal issues very effectively and as efficiently as possible...all while understanding my concerns over my children (which were most important). She listened and guided me appropriately with understanding what ...
"Kelly works not only hard, but smart for her clients. She has many years of experience and focuses on solving problems in an amicable way, yet can be very aggressive if necessary. I certainly endorse her."
"I endorse this Kelly because she is a strong advocate and a long-time volunteer in her community in helping people and organizations dealing with domestic violence."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is well respected in the legal profession. I consider her to be a knowledgeable and capable attorney."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Kelly is not only a colleague, but she represented me in a real estate transaction. Kelly and her staff were prepared, competent, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I often seek Kelly's knowledge in family law matters and recommend her regularly to friends and family."
"I have known Ms. Berton Rocco for several years and know her to be an extremely competent attorney and advocate. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is a compassionate, experienced, knowledgeable attorney who fights hard for her clients."
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2022
Outstanding Service to Victims of Domestic Violence, Bergen County Department of Human Services
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Humanitarian Award, Shelter our Sisters
2000
Outstanding Service to Victims of Domestic Violence, Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders
1986
Joseph and Minnie Greenspan Criminal Law Award, Pace University School of Law
1985
Merit Scholarship, Pace University School of Law
2010 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Kelly Berton Rocco
2009 - 2010
Bergenfield and Moonachie, Bergen County Prosecutor
1988 - 1989
Associate, Tompkins, McGuire & Wachenfeld and Fischer, Kagan & Zarestsky
2020 - Present
Passaic County CASABoard Member
1993 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Women Lawyers in BergenMember
2006 - 2022
Domestic Violence Working Group CommitteeMember
2006 - 2012
Bergen CountyMandatory Early Settlement Panel
2005 - 2009
Shelter Our SistersBoard of Trustees
Affirmed in part, reversed, and remanded in part.
Vacated and remanded back to the trial court
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Humanitarian Award
2018
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2015
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