Anthony William Dunleavy

Anthony William Dunleavy

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Maywood, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence

25 E. Spring Valley Avenue, Suite 320, Maywood, NJ

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

15 years | 50 cases

25%
Child Support 25%

15 years | 150 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

15 years | 100 cases

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

15 years | 30 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

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

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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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...ion with child custody he is the man who will actually care for what's best in interests for the child. Will always protect your rights. And will always give you the absolute honest truth of your situation. I could not stay any clear how this attorney is absolutely top-notch top tier the best in law Council for family situations!

Posted by Keno | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 ...and permeators put in place for the future, which played out exactly as he predicted. I would highly recommend him. I have been divorce for over a year now and any issue that has come up has been covered in my divorce settlement (MSA). If you are a good father going through an ugly divorce and in need a good lawyer you are talking to the right person. Just trust the process and listen to his recommendations for the best solution depending on your situation.

Posted by Tony | March 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Restraining Order Dismissed

Anthony Dunleavy helped me to get a restraining order dismissed. He was very very thorough in reviewing my evidence and understanding my situation which I did NOT get with my previous attorney. Although I personally felt I wasn't deserving of having a restraining order placed against me and the plain...tiff didn't have a strong case I still strongly believe Anthony's expertise with restraining orders and court procedures were invaluable in court. Sometimes something as simple as lack of knowledge of court procedures can greatly impact the way you present your defense and the decision could have gone against me if I had opted to "save myself the money" and represented myself. I would recommend all males facing a TRO/FRO, especially those who think they can represent themselves, to use Anthony Dunleavy. Peace of mind is invaluable.

Posted by Mike M | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional

I was introduced to Carrie and Anthony at Mr. Men’s Right’s Divorce & Family Law by Schultz & Associates by a friend who had previously used their services. The recommendation was glowing; almost too good to be true. I had already lined up two other consultations, one with an attorney recommended thr...u my job and another I found on Avvo, so I proceeded with my due diligence, meeting with two other law firms prior to meeting Anthony and the team. Immediately during the first phone call with the intake specialist, It was immediately apparent why they had come so highly recommended. They were thoughtful and meticulous in their attention to the details of my case and I hadn’t signed a retainer yet. As I sat down to meet for my consult, they opened the conversation by proposing an agenda and it started with: “How was I doing?”, “What immediate needs did I have as a Person?” And “What was my desired outcome? During my other consults, the law firms I had met were only interested getting to a settlement versus understanding the case, its merits, and get me to sign a retainer. The team cared about all possible outcomes: dismissal, settlement and trial. They discussed all scenario’s and most importantly focused on the impact all outcomes would have on me personally and professionally. They understood that the most important outcome was what was in the best interest of my 2 yo daughter. The team also provided information on statewide services to assist me as well as a calendar of activities and events which I’d come to utilize to make the most of my limited visitation time with my daughter. Further they offered advice on my personal growth and recommended a number of available programs which I could partake in. Mind you, this was all during the initial 1 hour consult (which lasted longer than that as they left no stone unturned). I left without signing a retainer, as they laid out a strategy which would allow us to understand the adversaries position without jeopardizing my case. After my 1st court appearance, the outcome of a dismissal did not materialize, so I returned to sign my retainer and the team immediately got to work on my case. Reiterating again, they could’ve signed me during the consult, but they cared about my financial situation and didn’t want to needlessly waste money if I wasn’t going to need their services. Within hours of retaining their services, the team immediately began reaching out to the adversary to try to reach an out of court settlement. That was no easy task as the other attorney was unengaged and aloof. The adversary also failed to return calls and respond to emails. Without their persistence, I don’t believe any communications would have occurred, leaving us at a disadvantage going into a trial. But the diligence paid off, and we were able to plan what was ultimately a successful defense for trial. While I am obviously satisfied with the outcome of my case, I can without any hesitation say I’d offer the same review had the outcome been different. Clients become extended family. Throughout the roughest days, I was reassured by steadfast communications - even going so far as to come in on a Sunday evening because he had been in court ALL week - to consult and prepare me for trial. In court Anthony ran circles around the adversary. It was major league players versus high school junior varsity players. Anthony researched all relevant cases, finding specific, like for like to my case, Appellate court rulings to bolster our case. He knew exactly how to press key witnesses and when it wasn’t in our best interest. He had also taken the time to get to know me, so that during trial prep, he could focus on my weaknesses and play off of my strengths as a witness. Google “the best signs of a successful business” and near the very tip of all lists you’ll ‘repeat customers’. As I have a long way to go with phase 2 of my divorce - I will be using Anthony and the team

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Thomas Bean

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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S. Ahmad

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gordon Nicol

Family lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Wiseberg

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Communicates well and an excellent attorney."

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Julianne Smith

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Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maurice Giro

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Child custody lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anthony. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Samuel Stoia

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Anthony is a meticulous lawyer with incredible follow through skills in addition to being very knowledgeable."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anthony. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Child custody lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Robert Siano

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dunleavy is a highly respected and experienced attorney in family law. I endorse him."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony William Dunleavy is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients extremely well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dunleavy is a well respected practitioner in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Ioannis Athanasopoulos

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

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 Association

Member

2012 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Young Lawyers Committee

Member

2017 - 2018

E. Appleton Inns of Court

Member

2015 - 2017

Morris County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Morris County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2012 - 2015

Hudson County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2015

Hudson County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kyle Doughety v. Jayme Beck

Favorable

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Education

2009

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2018

NJ Divorce Solutions Blog Breastfeeding and Custody

Languages

English

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