Michael Jay Stein

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Michael Jay Stein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Moorestown, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

712 E. Main Street, Suite 1B, Moorestown, NJ

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About Michael

Biography

Experienced New Jersey Attorney

Experienced Family Law Attorney. Divorce, Support, Custody and Domestic Violence. We care.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 65%

65%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Real Estate 10%

10%
Child Custody 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 28 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael J. Stein

712 E. Main Street, Suite 1B, Moorestown, NJ, 08057

southjerseydivorcelaw.com

Michael Jay Stein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tim B | November 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

High Quality Attorney

Mr. Stein along with his paralegal Ms. D are excellent. Both are diligent, very empathetic, and go above and beyond to thoroughly prepare. After years of wasting time and money, I finally found a law office I can count on to represent me in my seemingly never ending family matter. It’s a good feeling... to know that individuals as knowledgeable as the aforementioned actually have your back and are confident in speaking up for you. Especially, in the moments where you are extremely anxious and just want to get things over with. From my experience, dealing with family matters in the court system is very draining but Mr. Stein made my situation a whole lot easier than I anticipated and I truly appreciate and thank him for that! I’m going to keep the details private but Mr. Stein was able to perform and deliver on the circumstances I was seeking in my case. 100% will recommend.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Words cannot express my gratitude for Michael’s support during one of the most challenging times in my life. His availability around the clock was remarkable—I'm convinced he doesn’t sleep! He seamlessly accommodated my rotating schedule from a different time zone, always communicating his availabili...ty. My situation was complex, but Michael patiently walked me through every step. He took the time to explain what to expect and outlined the plan moving forward, even reiterating details when necessary. His realistic approach kept me grounded, and he never offered false hope regarding the outcome. On the final day in court, everything unfolded as I had anticipated, thanks to his thorough guidance. Even after my case was finalized, he remained accessible and ready to provide support. I genuinely believe I could not have navigated this process without him.

Posted by Danielle | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend Michael

The reviews don’t lie… Michael is a top tier attorney. He is knowledgeable, supportive, and effective. I appreciated that Michael was honest and direct from the first time we spoke. He didn’t make any promises he couldn’t keep and he managed our expectations, while still fiercely advocating for the b...est and fairest outcome. He made a very stressful and emotional time much easier to handle. Michael was very responsive throughout the whole case and made time for us when we needed him. He is extremely efficient and doesn’t waste anyone’s time. I would highly recommend Michael and would not hesitate to have him represent me again. Thank you, Michael!

Posted by Alexie | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Outcome for Military Divorce

Michael helped me navigate restraining orders and a divorce. He's extremely switched on and knowledgeable, particularly with military divorces and divorces involving non-citizens. This was my first divorce and my first court proceeding since living in the US, so I had to place a lot of trust in him. ...He was able to put me at ease during a very stressful time, while also delving into some sensitive topics - asking the difficult questions to make sure every angle of my case was covered and handled properly. I appreciated his honesty and advice and for including me completely as we worked out a strategy for my situation and case. I'm not one for the spotlight, so he took the extra time to prep me for all my court hearings, which I really appreciated. I was extremely pleased with the outcomes of both cases and would wholeheartedly recommend Michael to others.

Posted by Eric M | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY!!

Michael j is excellent. I have used Michael for my divorce and also for my house closing. VERY professional and stayed in contact with me about exactly what was going on the whole way. He's down to earth, honest and did all he could for me. It is a good feeling to know I have an attorney that I can ...call for any future situations and he will guide me down the right path. I am happy I chose him as my attorney. I will be recommending him to any friends or others in the same/ or similar situations.

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Michael Jay Stein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Shore

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is a straight shooter. His fees are extremely reasonable for high quality representation. I would gladly refer my clients to him for representation in family law matters."

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Travis Richards

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Rosenberg

Litigation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have participated in litigation matters with Mr. Stein. He is well prepared and well versed in the law. He has a stellar reputation for handling matrimonial matters and I feel comfortable referring matters to him. I endorse Mr. Stein."

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Jeffrey Kerstetter

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stein is a diligent counsel who advocates zealously for his Clients. I have found him to be thorough, ethical, and a reasonable attorney to work with or against."

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Richard Console

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I gladly refer possible client candidates to Michael Stein. He is thorough, confident, and skilled in his area of expertise."

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Jennifer Zoschak

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an agressive and knowledgeable advocate, eager to advance and protect his client's interests."

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Steven Petersen

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an aggressive attorney who knowledgeable as to his area of expertise. He knows the law and fights to get the best result for his client."

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David Perry Davis

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is one of my standard referrals for Burlington. A skilled advocate who is settlement oriented when possible, but an aggressive advocate when needed."

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Jason Pollack

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney. As an Attorney myself, I would not hesitate to have him represent me."

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Lee Perlman

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael's approach to his clients is both thorough and empathetic. I have referred many clients to his firm over the years. The reports back to me are always happy and satisfied. Michael's work ethic is strong, I would encourage using his office without hesitation."

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Cristian Towers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a staunch advocate on behalf of his clients."

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Daniel Rosenberg

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Edward Lopez

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jennifer Zoschak

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Steven Petersen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Console

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Jason Pollack

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Lee Perlman

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Cristian Towers

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

2015 Top Atttorneys, SJ Magazine

2015

2015 Awesome Attorneys, South Jersey Magazine

2014

2014 Awesome Attorneys, South Jersey Magazine

2014

2014 Top Attorneys, SJ Magazine

2013

2013 Top Attorneys, SJ Magazine

2013

2013 Awesome Attorneys, South Jersey Magazine

2012

2012 Top Attorneys, SJ Magazine

2012

2012 Awesome Attorneys, South Jersey Magazine

2011

2011 Top Attorneys, SJ Magazine

2011

2011 Awesome Attorneys, South Jersey Magazine

2010

2010 Awesome Attorneys, South Jersey Magazine

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Michael J. Stein, Attorney At Law

Associations

2011 - Present

Burlington County Post MESP

Panelist

2006 - Present

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

Barrister

2006 - Present

Burlington County Matrimonial Early Settlement Program

Panelist

2000 - Present

Burlington County Bar Association, Custody

subcommittee

1999 - Present

Burlington County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

1997 - Present

Burlington County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1998 - 2001

New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Executive Committee

Education

1996

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

People's Skills

2014

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

PostJudgment Alimony Motions

2013

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

Drug interplay in family court

2011

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

Post Judgment Cohabitation motions

2011

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

Marital Settlement Agreements

2008

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

Bench Bar Debate

2007

Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

Motion Practice

Languages

English

Activity

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