Deborah J. Blum

Deborah J. Blum

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

225 Broadway, Suite 715, New York, NY

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$0 first 15 minutes


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Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

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Deborah J. Blum, Esq.

225 Broadway, Suite 715, New York, NY, 10007

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Deborah J. Blum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Augusto | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My Attorney in Child Custody Case involving children relocation

Thanks Ms. Blum for representing me on Child Custody case as your tone to the Court helped resolve difficult issues.

Posted by Ana | August 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Divorce Lawyer!

I worked with Deborah for divorce proceeding involving negotiations of a child custody agreement between two different states. I would like to mention that not only Deborah was very highly professional in her legal advice but also very compassionate and understanding. Divorce negotiations and proceed...ings are not the easiest or most pleasant processes to go through, especially when the separation is not amicable. She was there for me every step of the way: negotiating the agreement, available for a simple advice, assisting in communicating with the opposite party, and just talking through the steps via the phone. She would respond to my text messages even during the weekend! What I was looking for in a lawyer was not for a pushy and "I can get you the best deal" kind of a lawyer but rather for a reasonable, level-headed attorney who can realistically recommend the best options in tricky negotiations. I definitely found one in Deborah. Add to that, Deborah's services are very reasonably priced and she is honest with the fee applications. Overall, I would highly recommend Deborah's services to anyone who is looking for a legal advice.

Posted by Anthony | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Intelligent and Directive

Deborah was a great lawyer for several reasons: 1. She got me joint-custody from a woman who refused to share our child at every step of the way. 2. She drafted a concise and tight parenting agreement that clearly delineated my parental rights, and made it difficult for the mother to violate with...out penalty or being held in contempt. 3. She was available by phone, and email, and if she was going to be tied up in court she lets you know, unlike many lawyers who just ignore or get back to their clients days later. 4. She was not afraid to get into in it in the courtroom either. As a father who had had his rights trampled on for years, it was validating and gratifying to have someone who understood the injustices and was able to right them. Deborah fought, and ultimately won me a fair agreement.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Top Shelf Lawyer I trust her with my life!

After years of a very stressful night mare with two previously hired lawyers, we luckily found Deborah J Blum and her partner Ken. She took a case that should have been scrapped and thrown away years ago, and with two court showings with her our matter was not only "resolved" "but thrown out" as it s...hould have been in the first place years earlier. I am grateful for her and her and Ken. Our family knew we were safe upon first meeting with her and her and Ken. She is smart, caring and takes no crap. Deborah and Ken treated us like family something you rarely find in a lawyer ever these days. She also is by the book another rare find. I trust my life as well as my family's life with Deborah Blum and Ken. I highly recommend her when ever I hear of an unjust case that needs a loyal, committed lawyer. We hired her for a family court case in 2014. A grand parent right custody battle that was non existent my daughter was only 5 months old when it started wish we found her sooner! She saved my daughter me my husband "our family" and we are forever grateful! You cannot go wrong hiring Deborah Blum. I wish there were more lawyers out there like her and her partner Ken!

Posted by Brandon | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding, tenacious, and intelligent!

Deborah was so fully engaged, knowledgeable, sincere, and was constantly in contact. I was so blessed to have hired her. She is an amazing person inside and out. She was able to guide me through this whole process. I was out of state (FL) and she was able to get my son back for me. This was a complic...ated jurisdictional case. She represented me on false allegations of domestic violence as well. Which we got fully dismissed. She is extremely aggressive and I can’t stress enough how lucky I was to have hired her. I recommend her to anyone dealing with custody, divorce, or criminal issues.

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Deborah J. Blum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roman Shakh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Kugel

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure to work with Deborah in the past and she has always been great. She is wonderful with clients and generally a pleasure to work with."

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Kenneth Belkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have seen her prevail against insurmountable odds. I have seen her win when everyone told her to cut a deal and run. I have nothing but respect for this attorney, she is without a doubt one of the best criminal defense attorneys practicing in NYC."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. She is highly regarded in her field."

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Joshua Bannister

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her extensive contributions to the Avvo community. Ms. Blum is more than an experienced defense attorney. She is an exceptional advocate as well as a true professional."

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Todd Spodek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Blum and I have been on the side of the table, and courtroom on numerous occasions. We have litigated complex divorce matters, and negotiated countless prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Ms. Blum knows the law and is a tireless advocate for her clients. I whole heartedly reccomend her."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Blum is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Vonnie Dones

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Rachel Kugel

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Kenneth Belkin

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Principal Attorney, Deborah J. Blum, Esq.

2006 - 2008

Staff Trial Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County

Associations

2019 - Present

It Could Happen To You

Advisory Board

2013 - Present

New York Criminal Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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