Allen Joseph Scazafabo Jr.

Allen Joseph Scazafabo Jr.

also known as Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti

3.7
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Morristown, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony ... +2 more

One Speedwell Avenue, Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ

About Allen

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Peretti

One Speedwell Avenue, Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ, 07962

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50 West State Street, Suite 1010, Trenton, NJ, 08608

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Allen Joseph Scazafabo Jr.'s Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Divorce - Stay Away

I would like to present a review for Allen Scazafabo. Allen Scazafabo was my attorney for my divorce proceeding. What I can tell you is, once you pay his retainer, his disappearing act begins. Allen S. He doesn't have a clear understanding of the legal aspect of how to handle a matrimonial... case, how to communicate with the advesarial attorney , nor the judge/court proceedings. Allen S. clearly never seemed to keep my case up to speed. He also doesn't take the time to review proceedings done , or written with regards to my case. You ask a question you get a lengthy convuluted response. Then you are left without an understanding. Just to rack up more billing. Instead of just answering your question . I felt very much that Allen S. did not have one's best interests throughout my case. If your looking for an attorney who will listen, strategize, plan , and have a solid legal direction. With divorce most of us, are not privy to what the process is, With Allen S. you will for the most part, not know any more than you already came to him with. He makes decisions,many times without your imput. If you want an attorney that, provides you communication, strategies, honesty, & knows the law. I would definitely not recommend Allen Scazafabo.

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Allen Joseph Scazafabo Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Maceri

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with and against Allen Scazafabo on divorce cases. He's an excellent trial attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Freeman

Family lawyer

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Nicole Casciola

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Sandra Fava

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Certified as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2009

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Partner, Head of Family Law Group, Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland, Perretti

2015 - Present

Certified as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, by New Jersey Supreme Court Board Certification

2016 - 2017

Counsel, Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti LLP

2007 - 2009

Associate, Post Polak Goodsell MacNeill & Strauchler

Associations

2017 - Present

Rachel Coalition

Member

2016 - Present

Essex County Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee

Selected Member

2015 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Title

2015 - Present

Partners for Women and Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Passaic County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Cedar Hill Condo Assoc.

Treasurer/Secretary

2009 - Present

Essex County Non-Dissolution Planning Committee

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2007 - Present

Cedar Grove UNICO

General Counsel

Essex County Early Settlement Panel

Morris County Early Settlement Panelist

Blue Ribbon Early Settlement Panelist

2018 - 2019

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee

Selected Member

2017 - 2018

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee

Selected Member

2015 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association

Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

DC V GC

In Favor of Respondent, client, FRO Upheld

Glenon v. Chilton Hospital

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Education

2001

Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Scranton

BA/BS

Speaking Engagements

2018

Women in Transition

Family Law: Litigation and Alternatives to Litigation

2018

NJSBA Family Law Section Hot Tips in Family Law

2018

Hot Tips Family Law Seminar

Alimony Statutory Factors: The age, physical and emotional health of the parties

2018

Family Law Workshop Fairfield Public Library

Nuts and Bolts of Family Law: Family Law Workshop

2017

Hot Topics in Family Law

Domestic Violence

2016

NJICLE NJ State Bar Association

9 Essential Accounting Tips Every Lawyer Needs to Know

2016

Bridge the Gap

The Procedural Life of a Divorce Case, Domestic Violence and Case Information Statements

2015

New Jersey State Bar Presenter/Speaker

Nut and Bolts of CIS and Tax Return

2014

Family Law CLE

Essex County Bar Association

Publications

2018

February New Jersey Law Journal

2018

Attorneys Have New Tools to Navigate Divorce New Jersey Business Magazine

2016

9 Essential Accounting Tips Every lawyer Needs to Know What to Look for in a Tax Return

Languages

English

Activity

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