$ 400-400 per hour
Emily devotes her practice exclusively to matrimonial and family law and has done so since her admission to the New Jersey State Bar in 2006.
Emily is an experienced attorney who handles a variety of family law matters such as: complex equitable distribution cases, custody and child support applications, domestic violence (Temporary and Final Restraining Orders) trials, post-divorce applications and prenuptial agreements cases. Emily is regularly appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the best interests of children in custody and parenting time matters. Emily has extensive courtroom experience throughout northern and central New Jersey. She regularly appears in Bergen, Morris, Essex, Somerset, Hudson, Sussex and Middlesex Counties.
Emily is a member of the Morris and Bergen County Bar Associations. Emily serves as a panelist on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Morris County. Additionally, Emily provides pro bono legal representation for victims of domestic violence through the Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Program. Emily is President of the Morris County Chapter of BW NICE. She previously volunteered for the Morris County Litigant Self Help Program. Emily was recognized as a New Jersey SuperLawyer’s “Rising Star” in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016. Additionally, Emily was recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2016 for client satisfaction.
Emily attended Monmouth University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English while participating in the Honors Program. She received her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. While attending law school, she was selected to participate in the Center for Social Justice Family Law Clinic. Thereafter, she served a judicial clerkship in Hunterdon County Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part with the Honorable Stephen B. Rubin.
$ 400-400 per hour
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Acquired: 2006
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401 Hackensack Avenue, Suite 706, Hackensack, NJ, 07960
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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
PC
I have her a PC, She is the worst ever. Never ever answers emails or call for anything. Says other cases are more important then yours Avoid her completely
Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Title: Extremely Disappointed with Attorney's Services
Extremely Disappointed with Attorney's I engaged Emily Carstensen two years ago for legal representation, hoping for expert guidance and support through a challenging case. Unfortunately, my experience with Emily Carstensen was nothing short of disappointing and frustrating.From the outset, she dem...
Posted by Rob | October 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Choice
Emily worked together with me on my divorce case. I have been employed a psychotherapist for close to forty years who has written many custody reports for the court- so I am not naive to the court system. Emily has a very skilled way of rising above the typical contentiousness and adversarial positi...
Posted by Dana | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional, And Beyond Epectations
When I had been referred to Emily to help me in my divorce I was at a very low point in my life, I had little idea how the process of divorce even worked, but Emily helped me through out everything. She helped me put everything together, how I would move on with my life, and was respectful and kind t...
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily is a wonderful and compassionately attorney. She handles her clients with the upmost care and is dedicated to obtaining the best results possible."
"I have observed Emily's work both in and out of the courtroom and find her to be an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to refer the most complex case to her and would highly recommend her retention by individuals needing an attorney to handle any family or domestic violence matter."
Family lawyer
2017
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Rubenstein, Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli, Conte & Bern, P.A.
2008 - 2013
Attorney, Laufer Dalena Cadicina Jensen & Boyd
2007 - 2008
Attorney, Cutler, Simeone, Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC
2016 - Present
BW NICEPresident
Member
Member
2013 - 2015
Unchained At LastVice President
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
2014
Un-Arrange a Marriage: An Introducition to Family Law with a Focus on Forced Marriage
English