Theodore Sliwinski

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Theodore Sliwinski

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at East Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Uncontested Divorce ... +5 more

45 River Road, East Brunswick, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Theodore

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

Affordable rates. Most uncontested divorces cost between $1,000 and $1,500. Call today for your free phone consultation.

10%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 5%

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

Foreclosure Defense

5%
Debt Settlement 5%

5%
General Practice 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2020 2019
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+ 4

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1992

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1991

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Theodore Sliwinski

45 River Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816-4466

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Law Office of Theodore Sliwinski

45 River Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

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Theodore Sliwinski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

158 Client Reviews

Showing 151 - 155 of 158 reviews

Posted by William | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unprofessional

Ted took my case in a nj family court against my wife. Ted didn’t reveal until after the case was done that my wife and family were a former clients of his. Took her side during the process and left me with a confusing court order that didn’t make any sense! Don’t waste your money!!

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Forget this lawyer

He is the most incompetent attorney I’ve ever had. He billed me for thousands, but still lost my case. Stay away from this guy.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Never again

Never read my paperwork stated He was tired or swimming, my paperwork was out of time he had no knowledge when we went in front of Judge, on more than one occasion had to ask the courts the next step. Maybe he was new to Family Court/Criminal stated in email after I questioned him about not defending... me he said "Had to give them something" , never told me about grand jury, accused me of making negative comments about him on internet, I emailed him in court form my answers, he never read or used. During oral arguements he never opened his mouth all he stated was about how the other party loved the child, ??? He was not the other persons lawyer he was mine. Don't need this lawyer for PTI, not kid napping no amber alert other party knew where we where called police and still got warrant and had to do PTI due to this lawyer not doing his paperwork on time, instead being buddies with the other party, T Sliwinski had from Sep to do paperwork and send in.... instead got after three Judges in Dec got indited ..

Theodore Sliwinski

Replied last December 12, 2016

The client obtained excellent results in all of the cases wherein I represented her. Her comments have no basis in fact. I can't go into detail. However, I produced great results for this client.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Not Qualified to be a Bankrupcy Lawyer

I hired him Theodore Sliwinski to handle my Bankrupcy and made it very clear I wanted to wave my car that I financed and wanted to continue with the payments on it. The day I went to court for the Bankrucy he gave me the paper work to wave the car and never processed the paperwork after I filled th...em out and dropped them off at his office. I didn't find out about it until 6 months had passed and he said listen lady this case is closed and if you want to reopen it your going to have to pay me $400.00 he also disrespected me for filing Bankrupcy and if it wasn't for the fact that my sister was with me when I filled out the paperwork and dropped it off with me he would have made me pay him $400.00.

Theodore Sliwinski

Replied last December 12, 2016

The client received her discharge. The case was approved. She was satisfied with the results. Bankruptcies are not always perfect. Some of the requests that this client made were not necessary. I have handled over 1500 chapter 7 cases. This client was one of my few complaining ones.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Did nothing. Poor in negotiations.

Very dissatisfied with the Ted Sliwinski. Hired him to assist me in negotiations, and explained the situation to him. He said he would be able to assist me. I paid him upfront. He called me and told me "good news, they offered....". Like he had done something miraculous. It was exactly the same offe...r I had told him about when I hired him, and wanted him to negotiate for me. I explained that to him, and he told me that anything else would be costly and we would have to go to trial. Why did he take my money then?? I explained this to him BEFORE I paid him. He hasn't called me back since. No closing letter. Nothing.

Theodore Sliwinski

Replied last December 12, 2016

There are no guarantees when a lawyer is retained to try to work out a debt or a judgment. Most of the time I can produce a decent result for any client. Sometimes the creditors are not reasonable. There is a cost benefit analysis to any legal case. The client most likely did not want to listen to my advice. Lawyers try their best. There are no guaranteed results in this field.

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Theodore Sliwinski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jordan Rickards

General practice lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ted knows his stuff and is always very helpful."

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Richard Nocks

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When I was starting out as a sole practitioner in 2006, Ted provided work opportunities for me. More importantly, I was able to observe him at work, interact with clients, and gain from his experience in every facet of family law. This provided to me the framework for my own practice. Ted's legal knowledge is almost unlimited and his skills are unmatched. To this day, I continue to contact Ted when I am in need of an opinion or advice on how to proceed with a complex legal issue."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Master Member of the Middlesex County Inn(s) of Court, Middlesex County Inn(s) of Court

1987

Qualified for NCAA National Wrestling Championship, All Academic ACC Athlete

Associations

2019 - Present

Middlesex County Family Inn(s) of Court

Senior Member - Barrister

2019 - Present

Middlesex County Family Inn(s) of Court

Barrister - Senior lawyer

Sample of Legal Cases

Bankruptcy Cases

Divorce Work

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Education

1993

Villanova University School of Law

Masters in Law

1991

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Duke University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Middlesex County Inn(s) of Court

Update on Alimony Laws

2010

Middlesex County College

DWI

Languages

Polish

Activity

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