Amy B. Harris

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Amy B. Harris

also known as Amy B. Hansel

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Bradley Beach, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Keith, Winters, Wenning & Harris, LLC, Main St & Lareine Ave Box 188, Bradley Beach, NJ

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About Amy

Biography

If you are going through a divorce, separation or have post judgment divorce problems, I can assist with thoughtful, practical and creative solutions.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Alimony 25%

25%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

Alimony, child support, divorce, separation, custody, annulment, equitable distribution, change in circumstances, legal custody, residential custody, college contribution, life and health insurance, Pendente Lite support

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2021
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+ 7
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2025 2024 2023
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+ 9
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1999

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Amy B. Harris

Keith, Winters, Wenning & Harris, LLC, Main St & Lareine Ave Box 188, Bradley Beach, NJ, 07720

kwwlawfirm.com/amy-b-harris-esq/

Law Offices of Amy B. Harris

Main Street & Lareine, P.O. Box 188, Bradley Beach, NJ, 07720

kwwlawfirm.com/amy-b-harris-esq/

Online Presence

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Amy B. Harris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 87 reviews

Posted by Charlene | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

A Lawyer That Cares

Entering into a family law matter is a painful and arduous journey to navigate. It’s filled with anxiety, plot twists, anger, frustration and confusion. This is where you’re at your most vulnerable and experience the most self-doubt. This is also the place where you need to be clear with yourself and... others on what you’re fighting for and why you’re fighting for it. This is the time when you need an advocate who is willing to hear you, value you, be honest and transparent with you. Prior to retaining Amy, I learned the unfortunate lesson that not all lawyers operate this way. Prior to Amy, I had an attorney that made me feel like an invoice number. They couldn’t remember our last conversation and the action items discussed, but easily nickel and dimed me when I followed up on status updates. When a colleague of mine caught wind of the concerns I had with my legal representation, she implored me to give Amy a call, and so I did. In the span of our 45 minute phone call, I received more clarity and honest feedback about the predicament I was in than I had in the entire 7 months of my custody journey, so I retained her. Immediately, Amy worked feverishly to de escalate my custody matter providing me with honest feedback on where we were within my case and what our next steps needed to be. She always maintained a clear goal of what we were aiming for and always kept what was in the best interest of my child in mind (which is extremely important to have). When there were delays or other shenanigans were going on, she heard me through my tears and frustrations, showed true empathy and validated the feelings I didn’t want to speak on (again, important to have). Most importantly, I felt like she was ALWAYS working on my behalf. Just because I was out of sight did not mean I was out of mind. If I followed up on an action item, she was able to inform me of her last point of contact on the matter and what we were waiting on. Amy was the attorney that I needed all along, but didn’t realize I didn’t have until it was almost too late. Family law is already a difficult journey, choosing an attorney that will earnestly advocate for you shouldn’t be.

Posted by Liz | March 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest, down to earth service and a painless process.

Ms. Harris was recommended to me by an acquaintance who had an extremely complicated custody situation. My divorce ended up being cut and dry, but we weren't sure that was going to be the case. Ms. Harris made me feel at ease immediately by explaining all strategies and courses of action. She was... definitely not afraid to go to bat for me and was prepared to play hard ball if necessary. She is also a very compassionate person and made me feel at ease during the proceedings. I also found her rate to be fair and I was billed honestly. I would highly recommend Ms. Harris for any divorce or family legal situation.

Posted by Tonya | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Family Court

Ms Harris thank you so much, for putting in the hard work in effort representing me today. I really appreciate you..

Posted by Robin | November 09, 2021 | Family

Available, Knowledgeable, Responsive, and Invested in My Outcome!

Amy Harris went above and beyond to assist me with making some critical legal decisions. She was very open and honest and available and responsive to all of my questions and needs. Amy is easy to talk to, work with and collectively brainstorm-with for the best possible outcomes for my particular case...! I highly recommend Amy for any of your Family, Alimony, Divorce and Separation needs!! Thank you Amy!!!

Amy Harris

Replied last November 30, 2021

You are quite welcome. And thank you for your very kind words.

Posted by Margot | October 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very professional

Ms. Harris was very efficient with my divorce case, which was a difficult one as it involved a spouse out of the country. She was pleasant to talk to, answered everything clearly, and advised me well. She is knowledgeable and professional. I recommend her highly.

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Amy B. Harris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Perrigo

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer based on her thorough and knowledgeable answers on this forum."

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Irene Shor

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is an excellent attorney who fiercely represents her clients. She gives meaningful advice and fights for her clients to get results!"

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Jennifer McCaskill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was against Amy a few years ago for a messy divorce and I found her to be a formidable opponent. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her and I endorse her."

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Sylvia Breitowich

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Harris and I have been adversaries on a number of different matters. She has always conducted herself professionally and been a zealous advocate while working hard to come to a reasonable settlement for her clients. She has always been a pleasure to work with"

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Karim Arzadi

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hansel is an insightful contributor here at Avvo and endorsements of her demonstrate clearly the high regard in which she is held by her peers. Similarly, her clients indicate deep satisfaction with her efforts on their behalf..I endorse Amy B. Hansel."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Laura D'Orsi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Hansel is a dedicated and hardworking advocate for her clients. She has a great deal of experience in matrimonial law."

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John Patti

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a regular contributor to Avvo and always provides well thought out and accurate answer that indicate and demonstrate a well versed practitioner."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jason Blank

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Amy's hard work and zealous advocating on behalf of her clients and proudly endorse her."

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Matthew Abatemarco

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Amy's work. Amy is an excellent advocate who is grounded in pragmatic resolutions in the best interests of her clients. Ms. Hansel is an asset to any client navigating the divorce process."

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Irene Shor

Family lawyer

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Mackenzie DeLeon

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brian Winters

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Rating in Family Law

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best Attorneys in New Jersey Client Satisfaction 2015, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Lead Counsel Rating in Family Law, Lead Counsel

2013

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2010

2010 New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Keith, Winters, Wenning & Harris LLC

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Serruto and Associates

1999 - 2000

Attorney, DeCottis, Fitzpatrick and Cole

1998 - 1998

Clerk, Honorable Cavanaugh

Associations

2003 - Present

Monmouth county Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Ocean County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1998 - 1999

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Member

1997 - 1999

The Widener Law Symposium Journal

Bluebook Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

J.R. v. A.R.

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Education

1999

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Delaware

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2007

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Service of Process and Default in Military Cases

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Amy earned significant contribution points in 2025.

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