Amy has been practicing family law for over 25 years, in both New Jersey and New York. She is a negotiator, a litigator and a mediator. Amy helps individuals and families through the complex and often emotional process of resolving their matters. She is direct and compassionate in her approach.
Amy graduated from New York Law School and the University of Delaware, where she received the prestigious Woman of Promise Award. She is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey.
Amy is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Morris County Bar Association. She is active in her community as well, being a member of the Goryeb Children’s Hospital Parent Advisory Committee and the creator and facilitator of the Parent’s Night Program at Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Amy is also the past chair of the Randolph PTO Scholarship Committee and is the Youth Chair at her synagogue.
Amy has prepared and argued numerous appeals, both matrimonial in nature and on behalf of the Office of Parental Representation, which related to abuse and neglect as well as termination of parental rights matters. For several years Amy prepared a state by state chart summarizing the marriage and divorce laws for New Jersey’s Lawyers Diary and Manual.
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Acquired: 1992
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305 Palmer Road, Suite C, Denville, NJ, 07834
15 Client Reviews
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Posted by Tim | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great attorney to work with!
She is very responsive, professional, and conscious of billing hours. She always has your best interests during the divorce process. I highly recommend Amy to anyone who needs a Family Lawyer.
Posted by wb | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A review based on skill, not the outcome!
I’ve noticed most of these reviews are based on the outcome and mine is based on lawyerly acumen. Amy has high energy, an even higher intellect and gave me the confidence I needed during a difficult time. My divorce was complex, the stakes were high and Amy was capable of throwing a legally pr...
Posted by Cara | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Thank you Amy
Amy was able to listen and respond to a very stressful situation of a DV incident. Many women feel helpless especially when confronted not only with a hurtful person, but equally demeaning defense lawyers. Amy was able to step in and respond professionally to the legal issues, and also provide ...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Look no further.
Although divorce is nothing anyone should have to go through, finding Amy to support me through the process and ensure I was protected was the only thing that kept me sane in my difficult time. Not only is she just an amazing down to earth person that tells it like it is, but she really understands ...
Posted by Kimberly | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
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Amy is an asset to any company that would have her! She is extremely smart professional and not to mention very classy! I was truly impressed with her.... I am grateful to have had her represent me and I will never forget her... She gave me back my life I can open my window to have a nice breeze come...
"Amy is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. Amy and I first worked together in a highly contested divorce case, which we were able to resolve to the satisfaction of both of our clients. I was impressed with Amy's knowledge of the law and and her professionalism. She is an aggressive advocate and understands the value of collaboration. I highly recommend Amy."
"Amy Kriegsman is an excellent attorney that I highly recommend. Amy zealously advocates for her client’s interests to provide the utmost legal representation. She is always well prepared, very knowledgeable, and a hard-working, result driven advocate for her clients. She is willing to work toward a settlement but will not hesitate to take aggressive steps toward trial if need."
"Amy is one of the most capable adversaries I have ever been up against. She represented her client well and effectively and did so as an absolute professional. The experience she brought to bear for her client served her client quite well."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Appeals lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2016 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association
2016 - Present
Morris County Bar Association
2015 - Present
Parent Advisory Committee Goryeb Children's HospitalParent's Night Chairperson
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English
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