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Angela M. Scafuri is a Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court and a partner at Jacobs Berger, LLC, concentrating on all aspects of matrimonial and family law.
Angela works with clients in all matters of family law, including divorce litigation, mediation and post-judgment litigation. She regularly handles issues involving equitable distribution, spousal and child support, custody and parenting time and domestic violence.
Prior to focusing her practice on family law issues, Angela practiced complex commercial litigation. Her background in commercial matters has enriched her success in the family law arena, particularly as to effectively handling sophisticated equitable distribution issues.
Adding to her depth of practice, Angela is a court appointed mediator for both family and civil matters and a trained Collaborative Law Attorney. She is admitted to the roster of Mediators for Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases and to the roster of Civil Mediators for the Superior Court of New Jersey in New Jersey counties including Morris, Essex and Somerset counties. She is also one of the few trained mediators in New Jersey authorized to mediate cases that include a domestic violence final restraining order, in counties participating in the pilot program. In addition, she serves as a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist for Morris County.
In addition to her clients, Angela is recognized as a leader among her peers. Angela has been named in the Best Lawyers In America in the areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. She has also been selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers and New Jersey Monthly as one of the state’s top attorneys and has been recognized by her peers as one of the “Top 40 Under 40”. She has also been recognized as a "Top Lawyer for Families" in NJ Family. She has been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Morris & Essex Life. She has also been selected as a "Leader in the Law" by NJ Biz.
Angela is a Co-Chair of the Family Law Section for the Morris County Bar Assocation. She is on the Executive Committee for the Women in the Profession Section for the NJSBA. Angela is a former Past President of the Morris County Bar Assoxiation and the Morris County Bar Foundation, and remains a Trustee of the Morris County Bar Foundation. Angela was also appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the District XA Ethics Committee. where she sat for a term. She previously served on the Executive Boards of the American Association for Justice and the New Jersey Association for Justice.
Angela is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of topics, including family law, ethics and social media at local and national conferences and seminars.
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16 Washington Street, Suite 201, Morristown, NJ, 07960
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Posted by Paul | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
THE BEST
I cannot express my gratitude for the outstanding legal support provided by Angela Scafuri. My divorce continues to be contentious with a mother who chooses to counter partner vs co-parent and constantly uses the child and lies to use the court to her advantage. Navigating the complexities of fam...
Posted by Hamed | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
As good as it gets
Angela. Angela. Angela. The "circus", that is the divorce process, is harrowing and not for the feint of heart. Fraught with lies, deceit, and a virtual smorgasbord of all things unpleasant to say the least. An absolute must have, is an experienced attorney, whom embodies integrity, intellige...
Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highest Recommendation
When encountering a life changing event such as a divorce, nothing is more paramount than finding the correct person for the proceedings. As the owner of three businesses, I know how difficult it can be to hire the right person for the job and, unfortunately, this often becomes a case of trial and e...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful advocate during divorce
Angela was a strong advocate for myself and my children's best interests during my lengthy and difficult divorce. Her knowledge and professionalism was excellent and she was able to negotiate acceptable options with a challenging adversary. She also showed empathy and understanding throughout the p...
Posted by Mark Santillo | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Law Firm
After 2 failed attempts at Family Court to uphold my Divorce Decree I now was being sued by the State of NJ. My Ex abandoned our home and an LLC was pushing hard to foreclose on my. I searched, found this firm, and we had a consultation to discuss my case. Angela worked miracles, getting me Power of ...
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Best Lawyer for NJ Families, NJ Family
2025
Suor Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers
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Best Lawyer - Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
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Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
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Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
ABA Militiary Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award, ABA Military Pro Bono Project
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award, American Bar Association
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 40 Under 40, New Jersey Law Journal
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Morris County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2022 - 2023
Morris County Bar AssociationPresident
2020 - 2021
Morris County Bar FoundationPresident
2018 - 2018
Morris County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2017 - 2017
Morris County Bar AssociationSecretary
2013 - 2022
Trial Attorneys of New JerseyMatrimonial Law Committee
2003 - 2012
Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New JerseyMember
2003 - 2022
Trial Attorneys of New JerseyMember
2000
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Court ordered Holiday schedule questions
07 May 2016
Is my attorney OBLIGATED to speak to my spouse just because he does not have an attorney yet for our upcoming divorce?
15 Apr 2016
If ex-wife sells engagment and wedding rings prior to divorce being official, is the money an asset?
12 Aug 2015