Anthony William Dunleavy
About Anthony
Biography
Since 2010, Anthony William Dunleavy has devoted his energy to the practice of family law. As a former philosophy major, Dunleavy approaches each and every case with an inquisitive and analytical mind, which helps his clients reach the best possible result, whether through litigation or mediation.
In the Courtroom, Attorney Dunleavy is well respected in the legal community and has a reputation for honesty with the court, sincerity with his clients, and compassion for the sensitive legal matter at hand. He exhibits patience and professionalism at all times. While he believes that negotiation is best practice before rushing to the courthouse, he understands that some matters simply cannot be resolved without the court’s intervention. To that end, Attorney Dunleavy is a diligent litigator with extensive trial experience.
Personal Life
Music and fitness are two of Mr. Dunleavy’s many passions. When he is not at the office or in court, he enjoys playing the bass guitar and exercising with his wife, Rita.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
14 years | 50 cases
14 years | 150 cases
14 years | 100 cases
14 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Marotta Blazini Dunleavy LLC
25 E. Spring Valley Avenue, Suite 320, Maywood, NJ, 07607
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Anthony William Dunleavy's Reviews
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Posted by Johnny | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Serious Top Tier for Serious legal issues!
Top notch counselor! This is an attorney who is somewhat of a unicorn. He is emphatically honest! You will always be in the know regarding your situation. He is fair balanced and will not run your case like a runaway Taxi. Always seeking for quick resolution and fairness. If you're in a family situat...
Posted by Veronica | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
An Outstanding Family Lawyer – Truly the Best!
I cannot recommend Anthony Dunleavy highly enough. From the very beginning, he approached my case with genuine care, deep expertise, and unwavering professionalism. Family matters can be emotionally challenging, but he made the entire process feel manageable, always keeping me informed, supported, an...
Posted by Gabriel | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
An amazing lawyer
Mr.Dunleavy did an amazing job helping me with my case. He fought for me and what I wanted, and got me just that.
Posted by Keno | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer
Anthony is an amazing lawyer. My divorce was a difficult case dealing with child support, custody, and DV. I needed a well rounded lawyer that could represent me in all areas which is rare. As a male sometimes you are not taken seriously especially when it comes to DV. Everything was won in my favor ...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent!
I hired Anthony, and while my case was relatively minor in comparison to the matters that he typically handles, he took the time to treat my case as he would with any of his much more complicated and significant matters. Anthony and the firm as a whole worked to expedite it as quickly as possible fo...
Anthony William Dunleavy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Anthony is a stellar advocate. He is focused and diligent in pursuing results on behalf of his clients and is consistently able to formulate creative solutions to their issues. He also genuinely cares about the individuals that he represents and truly invests himself in the outcomes that they want to achieve in their legal matters. I would wholeheartedly recommend Anthony to any client seeking professional and compassionate representation in a family law matter."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony and I worked on several highly contentious family law cases but he always maintained a level of professionalism that I admire. Anthony is very skilled and personable, and I would recommend him to anyone without reservation."
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Feb 26
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Experience
Honors
2018
Honoree (Fastest Growing Law Firm in U.S.), Law Firm 500
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Partner, Marotta Blazini Dunleavy LLC
2021 - 2025
Attorney, Damiano Law Offices
2019 - 2021
Attorney, Schultz & Associates
2017 - 2019
Attorney, NJ Divorce Solutions (Previte Nachlinger, P.C.)
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Weiner Law Group
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Freeman Hughes Freeman
Associations
2017 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Young Lawyers CommitteeMember
2017 - 2018
E. Appleton Inns of CourtMember
2015 - 2017
Morris County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
Morris County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2012 - 2015
Hudson County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Hudson County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Favorable
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2018
Languages
English