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
15 years | 50 cases
15 years | 150 cases
15 years | 100 cases
15 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
Avvo Review Score
33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by John T | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Easiest Five Star review ever.
Anthony handled my divorce but wasn’t just my lawyer; he treated me like a friend. The entire experience was quick and pain free. Anthony went out of his way to make sure I was informed and understood what was going on every step of the way.
Posted by Johnny | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 Hector | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing and prompt service
I hired Mr. Dunleavy when I was going through my divorce and property settlement. He was very professional and prompt with his responses. I started my divorce process around 2014. He until this day still gives me outstanding advice. I cannot express how happy his service has made me and the results t...
Posted by Rebecca | March 20, 2017 | Divorce & Separation
You want this caring counselor in your corner
Anthony consulted with me on several issues more than one time. I didn't wind up hAving to go to court so he wasn't retained, but if I had to go,he would be the one I would want with me. You should too. He took time for me even though I didn't retain him. He helped as much as he was legally allowed...
Posted by Diana | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent Attorney.
It is very hard to find an Attorney with so many great qualities, but I would say that Anthony's biggest quality is how Humble he is. This allows him to always listen without jumping to conclusions been able to get the whole picture and represent you better. He is patient and will explained everythin...
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