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4.9 /5.0
101 Client Reviews
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Peter L. Cedeno
also known as Peter Cedeño, Peter L. Cedeño
About Peter
Biography
As founder of Peter L. Cedeño & Associates, P.C., New York attorney Peter L. Cedeño provides legal counsel for family law concerns. Since 1994, he has been practicing as a lawyer in New York. Before his firm’s founding, Mr. Cedeño spent time as a prosecutor and attorney at several firms. He is the recipient of a 10.0 Superb rating on . Presently, he is a member of the Family Law Section Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association. Attorney Cedeño is a graduate of the Pace University School of Law. To receive more information, contact his firm today.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Alimony
25%
Criminal Defense
25%
Divorce and Separation
25%
33 years
Family
25%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2017 2015
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2
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Cedeno Law Group, PLLC
111 Broadway, Suite 707, New York, NY, 10006
nyc-divorces.com/our-team/peter-l-cedeno/Online Presence
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Posted by Patricio | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Divorce Attorney in NYC
Mr. Cedeno has been with me through all of my divorce and difficult custody issues. He is very knowledgeable and straightforward. He commands respect from other attorneys and judges alike. Peter was available to speak to me every time he was out of court about my case and kept me very informed of al...
Posted by Cynthia | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great attorney!
I hired Peter for my divorce/custody suit. Throughout the entire process, He was always available for any and all questions I had. I was never in the dark as to the current situation and conniving motions by my ex husband and his team of advisers/private investigators/attorneys and legal assistants...
Posted by Karen | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Legal Services
Peter is an excellent lawyer, he was recommended by a very good friend of mine and received high praise. He, his associates and his office have been very responsive and attentive throughout this very difficult case. He has consistently been a reliable source of sound professional advice. I highly rec...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2017 | Child Support
Thorough and helpful
I went to see Peter over my questions regarding child support. He answered all my questions and thoroughly reviewed my paperwork. He put my mind at ease. Even though it was only a consultation, he advised me what to do, ultimately saving me money and giving me peace of mind.
Posted by Dan | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Consummate Professional
Peter has handled two entirely separate cases for me and for my family. In both situations, courtroom appearances were necessary, one out of the NYC metropolitan area. Peter provided excellent advice, made astute observations and achieved the hoped for outcome both times. He was always available f...
Peter L. Cedeno's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Cedeño is an experienced New York divorce attorney. As a colleague, he is indispensable in his extensive knowledge of New York Divorce Law. I effortlessly rely on Mr. Cedeño’s judgment and advice in divorce matters. He is also very prompt in answering any of my questions."
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"I endorse Peter Cedeno."
"I am a Family Law practitioner in Summerville, South Carolina, just outside of Charleston. One of my clients had a custodial interference emergency happening in New York City. I plucked Peter's name off of Avvo and called him out of the blue on a Friday afternoon. He picked up right away, and he was tremendously helpful. If this gentleman treats his clients as well as he treats an attorney from 800 miles away that he's never met before, the people of New York need to look no further for phenomenal counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had many cases with Mr. Cedeno over the years. He is a zealous advocate. He is always well prepared and ready to take on the opposition."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Cedeno is well-respected by both his colleagues and his clients for his knowledge of complex legal issues as well as his aggressive representation of his clients. Mr. Cedeno works hard on every case to get his clients the best results possible."
"I endorse this lawyer.Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is excellent"
"I've had the opportunity to refer many clients to Peter over the years and the feedback has always been positive. Peter is the kind of attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients and has developed a stellar reputation in the legal community. He is experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated. It also doesn't hurt that he's a great all-around guy."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable of the law, empathetic and accessible to clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and Reliable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter has been my adversary on several occasions. He he sincere and caring in his representation of the client and fair in negotiating with his adversary in a reasonable, productive way."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the plessure in working with Peter at a high volume midtown firm in New York City were he headed the Matrimonial Unit. He was an outstanding attorney who handled the firms most difficult divorce cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
2012 Challenge-Section Leader, New York State Bar, Family Law Section
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Cedeno Law Group, PLLC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Cedeño Law Group, PLLC
2014 - 2019
Senior Partner, Peter L. Cedeno & Associates, P.C.
2010 - 2014
Partner, Perez & Cedeño, P.C.
1997 - 2010
Matrimonial Department Chair, Wilens and Baker, P.C.
1994 - 1996
Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office Kings County
Associations
2023 - Present
New York County Bar Association-Matrimonial SectionCo-chair
2021 - Present
Bay Ridge Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Brooklyn Women's Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
New York Women's Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2009
New York County Bar Association Matrimonial SectionBoard Member
2005 - 2010
New York City Bar Association, Matrimonial Law CommitteeAlumnus
1998 - 2000
New York Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - 2018
New York State Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee-Alumnus
1996 - 2013
Dominican Bar AssociationBoard Member
1994 - 2019
Interdisciplinary Committee on Child CustodyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
anonymous vs anonymous
Client received more than 50% of the assets and custody of the two children
Education
1993
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Scranton
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Family Law Workshop
Divorce, Custody/Visitation & Equitable Distribution
2015
Custody, Child Protective Proceedings and Ethics
Attorney for the Child
2009
New York State Bar Assoc.-CLE
Basic Matrimonial Law
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is a stipulation agreement valid if there is no acknowement page signed by the parties and both parties attorneys confirming ?
12 Jan 2015
Q&A
Uncontested divorce Form UD 7 affidavit of defendant
15 Dec 2014