$ 300-300 per hour
Melissa O Hoffman
also known as Melissa Y. Hoffman-Spears
About Melissa
Biography
Melissa Hoffman is an attorney with the Hoffman Law Firm, PC whose practice is dedicated to passion for alleviating the tension and anxiety commonly experienced by many individuals involved in family law cases while helping clients navigate the complexities of the judiciary and the legal system. Ms. Hoffman has collaborated with clients to achieve successful results in every aspect of family law. She currently concentrates her practice in all areas of divorce and family law including but not limited to child custody, parenting time, support, mediation, division of assets, pre and post nuptial agreements, enforcement and modification of prior agreements and court orders, emancipation and domestic violence.
Ms. Hoffman's clients benefit from the wealth of knowledge and skill that she has acquired prior to founding Hoffman Law Firm, PC, in related areas of law, including real estate, tax sale foreclosure, landlord tenant, and bankruptcy, which compliment her exclusive focus on family law. Ms. Hoffman's extensive experience empowers her to develop creative strategies to accomplish her clients' goals. Her well-rounded, underlying acumen in these other areas of law strengthens her ability to provide clients with realistic and long-term financial options, as well as to help clients effectuate their preferred solutions.
Outside of work, Ms. Hoffman currently serves as an active member of the Parent Teacher Association for her daughter's school. Ms. Hoffman is also Fluent in Spanish.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
21 years
Child Custody
25%
21 years
Child Support
25%
21 years
Domestic Violence
10%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Melissa Hoffman Spears
145 Trent Road, Turnersville, NJ, 08012
Hoffman Law Firm
145 Trent Road, Turnersville, NJ, 08012
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Melissa O Hoffman's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kelli Brikowski | November 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended
As a young woman, I knew very little about the judicial system. Melissa represented me in TWO cases one about child custody and a separate one about a domestic abuse case. Melissa truly listened and sympathized with my situation. She explained every legal procedure thoroughly and always took my feeli...
Posted by Michele | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Strong varied background
We have utilized Melissa's services on various subject matters. She has strong vast knowledge, communicates on a timely basis and follows through. She ensures you understand the information being given and the process you are going through. Highly recommended!
Posted by Danny | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing attorney an even more amazing person
Melissa helped me with the custody battle of my son. She went to the ends of the earth to help me and son with the process. She was amazing ever step of the way and not only was she my lawyer she became one of my very close friends. Melissa is always there for her clients and goes out of her way no m...
Melissa Hoffman
Replied last October 28, 2015Thanks Danny!! I'm just glad I was able to do what I could for you both.
Posted by Donna | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wills
Melissa helped my husband and I complete the process of building our wills. Meliisa was so professional and compassionate in helping us complete our wills. When my husband passed a few months later the process was so easy for me. Thanks Melissa
Melissa Hoffman
Replied last October 28, 2015Thank you Donna. Miss you both.
Posted by Robert | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An amazing person
Melissa I appreciate everything that you did for me, you were always professional & courteous, and your note taking was impeccable. Thank you again for helping me see my kids, I am in your debt forever.
Melissa Hoffman
Replied last October 15, 2015Robert, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad I could assist you and your family.
Melissa O Hoffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hoffman is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked as as adversaries and more recently co-counsel. Melissa's mastery of several areas of the law makes her a valuable asset to any litigant and her aggressive and professional demanor makes her a pleasure to work with"
"I had the pleasure of working next to Melissa for quite some time. I was able to observe her interactions with her clients as well as adversaries. She treats everyone with the utmost respect, and works tirelessly to achieve the best results for her clients. I would recommend her to any family or friends without hesitation!"
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"Melissa is a compassionate advocate for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
1998
Latin American Student Organization Activism Award, Rutgers University Camden
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Founding Partner, Hoffman Law Firm
2009 - 2014
Partner, Hoffman & Mancini, PC
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Law Offices of Melissa Hoffman
2003 - 2006
Associate, Phelan Hallinan Schmieg, LLP
Associations
2003 - Present
Gloucester County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Martin v Martin
Appeal granted
Education
2003
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Rutgers University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Monthly meeting
Guardianship for disabled children
Publications
2006
Mortgage Banking Attorneys (USFN) Report
Third Circuit Ruling: The Merger Doctrine and its Limitation on Attorney Fees
Languages
Spanish