Rhonda Joan Panken

Rhonda Joan Panken

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Family

106 W 32nd St Fl 2, New York, NY

About Rhonda

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

32 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Rhonda J. Panken, Esq.

106 W 32nd St Fl 2, New York, NY, 10001

Law Offices of Rhonda J. Panken, Esq.

The Map Building-The Annex, 515 Valley Street, Suite 7, Maplewood, NJ, 07040

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Rhonda Joan Panken's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Todd | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Prenup Review

Rhonda was truly wonderful in helping me review a prenup. She’s friendly, easy to talk to, and has a great way of making complicated legal stuff feel simple and clear. I really appreciated how kind and patient she was throughout the whole process. She made something that felt overwhelming at first fe...el totally manageable, and I felt like I was in really good hands.

Posted by Elizabeth | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Very Helpful Navigating Prenup Process

Rhonda was hugely helpful during the process of crafting our prenuptial agreement. My partner and I wanted to do a prenup to address future inheritance. Rhonda was receptive to our needs and helped me to understand other things that the prenup should and could address. The end result of the prenup do...cument complemented the language my parents had in their trust and reflected the priorities and goals that my partner and I had. While writing and reviewing the prenup was naturally an uncomfortable process (who wants to think about divorce while planning a wedding?!), Rhonda gave me a lot of confidence and kept the ship moving.

Posted by Sarah | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Excellent and Thoughtful

I worked with Rhonda on my uncontested divorce and she made the whole process so easy to understand and as painless as possible. She always presented my options, explained the pros and cons and her recommendations, and let me choose how I wanted to move forward.

Posted by Courtney | July 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Divorce Attorney: Compassionate, Experienced, and Highly Responsive

If you're in need of a divorce attorney who combines expertise with genuine compassion, Rhonda Panken is the person you want by your side. From start to finish, Rhonda's handling of my case was exemplary. Her incredible responsiveness ensured that any issue, question, or piece of correspondence was a...ddressed promptly, which was incredibly reassuring during such a challenging time. Rhonda’s ability to keep us on track despite the complex circumstances we faced was nothing short of remarkable. She guided us with a blend of compassion and honesty that made all the difference. What truly stood out was her approach to ensuring I was fully informed—she always provided multiple options for consideration, carefully explaining the potential consequences of each. This thoughtful guidance helped me make well-informed decisions aligned with my goals. Her deep legal knowledge and extensive experience in the field were evident throughout the process. It was clear that Rhonda's seasoned expertise was a significant advantage, and her ability to tailor her advice to my specific situation was invaluable. The perfect partnership between my objectives and her legal acumen made navigating this difficult time much more manageable. I can't stress enough how much Rhonda's experience mattered in this process. Her skill and dedication made a substantial difference, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a divorce attorney who will provide not just legal support, but also genuine understanding and thoughtful guidance.

Posted by Carlos | September 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Preeminent Matrimonial Counsel

Rhonda is an outstanding attorney. She diligently and meticulously handled my matter to a favorable conclusion. Rhonda exhibited a comprehensive command of the law applicable to my situation and skillfully guided me throughout the process while attentively listening to and validating my objectives. S...he is very responsive and engaging, and always conducted herself with the outmost professionalism. Rhonda is insightful and understands how to achieve a desired outcome efficiently and pragmatically. As a client and practicing attorney, I recommend her without any reservations.

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Rhonda Joan Panken's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Burroughs

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Ani Mason

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kirsten Brodsky

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Randy Powers

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Ani Mason

Mediation lawyer

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Kirsten Brodsky

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Randy Powers

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Legal Services of New Jersey

Work Experience

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

Associations

2019 - Present

District Fee Arbitration Committee for Suburban Essex County (DFAC VB).

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Maplewood Chamber of Commerce

Counsel

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2019

District VB Ethics Committee

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

M.G. v. C.M., NYLJ 1202792223427, at *1 (Sup., KI, Decided June 2, 2017); 2017 NY Slip Op 50745 (U); 55 Misc 3d 1223(A)

Client's Motion to Dismiss mother's divorce in UCCJEA matter granted by Kings County Supreme Court.

Travis v. Murray, 977 N.Y.S. 3d 621 (N.Y. S.Ct. 2013)

Settlement following landmark published decision regarding Client's Dog Custody Dispute in Matrimonial matter.

Aprille's Case (Pro Bono)

Reunification of all 5 children with Aprille, and dismissal of DCPP neglect proceedings.

N.J. Div. of Youth & Fam. Servs. v. D.S.H., 425 N.J. Super 228 (App. Div. 2012)

Obtained for client Mother reversal of lower Court's parental rights termination.

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Education

1993

Brooklyn

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2019

Pets are Family: Innovations in Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets Criminal and Civil Options for domestic violence survivors with pets

Languages

English

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