Steven J Karch

Steven J Karch

also known as Steve Karch

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Lebanon, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, DUI & DWI

27 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Divorce, custody & parenting time, alimony, child support, pre-nuptial agreements

23 years

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bauer & Karch Law Group, LLC

27 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ, 08833

Steven J Karch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody

Posted by Carmen | November 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Steve Karch Esq, Why You Need Him To Represent You.

Steve represented me throughout an 11+ year scorched-earth ordeal of a divorce/custody dispute. Not only did Steve help me withstand a lengthy campaign of obstruction, falsehoods and bad faith delays, he did so with unwavering levelheadedness, decency and diplomacy. Thankfully, when my ordeal finally... came to a close under Steve’s wise counsel and advocacy, he achieved an extremely favorable outcome on my behalf that exceeded all expectations. I fully credit Steve’s efforts and skill for the life I have today. I will remain grateful to him and his team for the rest of my days. I wholeheartedly recommend Steve for any matter, large or small, simple or complex. He and his team are responsive, efficient, zealous and competent. They exercised compassion when warranted and tough love when necessary. They helped me through many stressful and seemingly hopeless situations with patience and a sense of humor. Choosing representation for a proceeding that could change your life drastically, is one of the most important decisions you will make. This is especially true when the stakes are high and/or you know you are probably going to endure a years-long torrent of enmity. Steve is one of those rare professionals that can get great results while respecting the system and not “sinking to the level” when faced with bad faith tactics. Don’t take unnecessary chances with your future – hire Steve, before your adversary does, you will not regret it

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Adam Eisenhut

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve is a no-nonsense attorney who works incredibly hard to get his matters resolved fairly. We recently had a difficult case together but his pro-active attitude kept things on track and allowed the parties avoid a costly trial."

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Bernard Neuner

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, Hunterdon County Bar Association

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner/Co-Founder, Bauer & Karch Law Group, LLC

2017 - 2021

Partner, Rotolo Karch Law

2013 - 2017

Associate, The Rotolo Law Firm

2003 - 2012

Attorney, Winegar, Wilhelm, Glynn & Roemersma

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk- Honorable Amy O'Connor, Superior Court State of New Jersey-Warren County

Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Hunterdon County Bar Association

Member

Warren County Family Law Committee

Past Chair

Warren County Bar Association

Education

2002

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Wilkes University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Hunterdon County Bar Association Virtual Symposium

Dispute Resolution

2019

Election Day Continuing Education Seminar

Collaborative Law

2011

Ethics in the Law

Ethics in the Law

Languages

English

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