$ 350-475 per hour
A dedicated matrimonial and family law attorney, Rhonda Panken has over two decades’ experience litigating high-conflict divorce and family law matters. She has resolved cases involving some of today’s most challenging issues: divorce, support, and custody battles involving domestic violence, highly contested support enforcement and equitable distribution matters, and other family law disputes. She is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.
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32 years
$ 350-475 per hour
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Acquired: 2010
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State: New York
Acquired: 1994
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106 W 32nd St Fl 2, New York, NY, 10001
The Map Building-The Annex, 515 Valley Street, Suite 7, Maplewood, NJ, 07040
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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Tremendously helpful
With a month to go to my wedding, I found myself with a lengthy pre-nup from my fiancé. As a lawyer, I thought I could handle negotiating it on my own, but I simply didn't have the time to study up on a whole new area of law -- or the distance from the situation to evaluate it dispassionately. Rhonda...
Posted by Maureen | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend
I have been working with Rhonda Panken for the past few years now. She helped guide me through a highly contentious divorce and one of the most stressful and difficult times in my life. Not only were we dealing with an uncooperative individual, but also the many delays in the court system because of ...
Posted by Eric | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic divorce lawyer
Rhonda will fight for you. Listen AND follow her advice -- she really knows her stuff. She works well with the plaintiffs lawyer(s), and is very capable navigating the multiple avenues of the court system(s).
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Experienced and Hardworking
Very well versed in Child Custody litigation, Ms. Panken fought diligently for myself and my child for over 3 years. She is competent and communicative- I would recommend her to anybody who asked.
Posted by Allison | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Excellent No Nonsense Family Lawyer!!
I hired Rhonda to draft a pre-nup for me. As a lawyer, I did not want to waste a lot of time or money but wanted to ensure I had something that protected me and my spouse moving forward. She was easy to work with and very practical!! I really appreciated her expertise as I don't practice family law...
"I had the pleasure of working with Rhonda as opposing counsel for a complex divorce and domestic violence matter. Throughout the two year litigation, Rhonda provided her client skilled and effective advocacy. Notwithstanding the emotional and tumultuous issues of the case, Rhonda remained level-headed, professional, and courteous. I fully endorse Rhonda and I would be happy to work with her again."
"Rhonda is an incredibly experienced, ethical and hard-working attorney, whom I've had the pleasure of working with over a number of years. She represents her clients vigorously, with integrity, and takes a creative and pragmatic approach to settlement negotiations."
"Rhonda is a fantastic attorney and easy to work with. She is a strong litigator and has a an in-depth knowledge of matrimonial law."
"I am happy to endorse Rhonda Panken as a family law attorney. We worked together on a major case across state lines in which a mother essentially kidnapped a child from the father who we both represented. Together we were able to fight off Mother's attorneys and get the child returned to the Father after extensive hearings. The Father currently has primary custody, and Rhonda was absolutely integral in making this happen."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
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2013
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Legal Services of New Jersey
2012 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Rhonda J. Panken, Esq.
2006 - 2011
Supervising Attorney, Her Justice (formerly inMotion)
2005 - 2006
Supervising Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group
2002 - 2005
Domestic Violence Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society
2019 - Present
District Fee Arbitration Committee for Suburban Essex County (DFAC VB).Attorney Member
2012 - Present
Maplewood Chamber of CommerceCounsel
Member
2016 - 2019
District VB Ethics CommitteeAttorney Member
Client's Motion to Dismiss mother's divorce in UCCJEA matter granted by Kings County Supreme Court.
Settlement following landmark published decision regarding Client's Dog Custody Dispute in Matrimonial matter.
Reunification of all 5 children with Aprille, and dismissal of DCPP neglect proceedings.
Obtained for client Mother reversal of lower Court's parental rights termination.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
English