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also known as Scully Family Law
Specializing in Divorce, Restraining Orders and Law Enforcement clientele. Immersed in Law Enforcement culture. Extensive trial and litigation experience. Certified Mediator. Located across the street from the Monmouth County Courthouse. Chair, District IX Ethics Committee.
I have four children, all boys. My eldest is severly autistic and mentally retarded. My family adores him, and we dedicate most of our spare time to making his world a better place. We take this crusade on the road, involving ourselves in helping those with special needs, of any age.
My practice is my passion. I love what I do. I love the law. I love to litigate. I am always available to clients to ease thier stress and to strategize. I stay in touch when thier case is over, and many former clients have become personal friends.
My husband is retired after 36 years of Law Enforcement Service. We are dedicated to our family, and to the law.
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Acquired: 1989
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80 Court St., Freehold, NJ, 077280000
65 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2025
Impossible to contact this attorney
A couple of weeks after our consultation, I decided to retain her services. I called and left multiple voice mail messages for over a week and a half (because no one answers the phone) and sent emails with absolutely no response. Very unprofessional.
Posted by Neringa | January 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Family Lawyer You Need
I hired Claire Scully in summer 2019 when I filed for divorce. Claire and her Legal Assistant Felicia were available to talk whenever I needed more understanding about the Court system and what to expect in my case. Claire worked diligently to get me the desired relief. She is professional, thorough ...
Posted by Myles | May 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
TRO-FRO
Had a TRO placed against me that was heading towards a FRO from my daughters mother . I found out about Claire Scully and I am so happy I did. Claire and Felicia did a good job with helping me through the process and explained everything that would happen and what I needed to do. In the end Claire g...
Posted by Mohammad | April 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Divorce and Custody
Claire is really proactive and is a superb lawyer! Really recommend hiring Claire as your lawyer, she truly dedicate and caters her time to fully review the case and really do fight for you to win! Felicia her secretary is also amazing she always stay on top of following up and keeps you update...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Claire and her assistant Felicia. Last November, unnecessary harm, accompanied by a deluge of lies, attacked me unexpectedly and mercilessly. It plunged me into the coldest winter of my life, catching me off guard. I was extremely anxious and con...
"I have had 2 cases with this attorney and find her easy to conference with, knowledgeable, experienced, and cost effective in reasonably resolving disputed matters. Wish all disputed matters were as easily worked through as with this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Claire is highly experienced, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with on contested matters. As prosecutor she represents the State of NJ in the highest regard."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked besides Claire for years. She is smart, always prepared and has a great reputation in the courthouse."
"Claire is a compassionate and hardworking attorney who advocates on behalf of her clients with the utmost professionalism."
"I have worked together with Claire on several cases. She is an experienced attorney who cares about her clients and works hard to achieve their goals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Over the years I have referred Claire my clients who have had matrimonial issues and they have invariably benefited from her "street smarts" and compassion."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Appointment, Municipal Prosecutor, Manalapan Township
2012
Appointment, District IX Ethic Committee, Supreme Court, State of New Jersey
2005 - Present
Owner, Claire Scully, Esq. L.L.C.
2015 - 2015
Municipal Prosecutor, Township of Manalapan
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Reich & Scully, L,L.C.
1992 - 1997
Assistant District Attorney, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office
1991 - 1992
Assistant District Attorney, Cape May County Prosecutor's Office
1989 - 1991
Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney
2020 - Present
District IX Ethics CommitteeChair
2014 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Inns of Court, Monmouth CountyMaster
2012 - Present
District IX Ethics CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Monmouth Bar AssociationMember
All motions in favor of client.
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Search and Seizure
1990
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
English
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