No Photo

Rosemary Rivieccio

4.8
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Family

299 Broadway Ste 1700, New York, NY

About Rosemary

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Rosemary Rivieccio, Esq.

299 Broadway Ste 1700, New York, NY, 10007-1930

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Rosemary Rivieccio's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (42) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Dana | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Tenacious, Brilliant, and Compassionate Advocate

I cannot say enough about the extraordinary representation I received from Rosemary Rivieccio. She stepped into my complex, high-conflict family law case at a time when I had lost confidence in my previous attorney and felt overwhelmed by the entire situation. From day one, Rosemary brought clarity, ...strength, and compassion to the table—never sugar-coating reality, but always offering steady guidance. Her deep knowledge of the legal system, coupled with her years of experience and professional relationships within the courts, became immediately apparent. Rosemary is tenacious, brilliant, and unwavering in her commitment to her clients. She advocates fiercely without ever compromising her integrity—something that became even more striking when contrasted with the conduct of the opposing side. What truly sets her apart is her rare ability to combine sharp legal acumen with genuine kindness and empathy. She always took the high road, never engaging in tactics that could inflame the situation, yet she stood her ground with confidence and precision. Her strategic thinking and calm, composed demeanor gave me a sense of security during one of the most difficult times in my life. If you are looking for a family law attorney who will fight for you with intelligence, heart, and unwavering integrity, Rosemary Rivieccio is the advocate you want by your side.

Posted by AER | April 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

True advocate

I highly recommend Rosemary Rivieccio. BACKGROUND; My initial divorce was filed by another attorney who showed up to (virtual) court unprepared. He was very dismissive; I felt like he was advocating for my ex. I was getting more anxiety having him as an attorney. REVIEW: I terminated my prior divorce... attorney and hired Rosemary Rivieccio. Once Rosemary took over my case, the harassment and BS by my ex and his counsel ended. I am thankful to Rosemary because even though my divorce was originally filed by another attorney and she was busy, Rosemary took the time to listen, was compassionate, and agreed to take my case. With Rosemary as my legal counsel, I felt I had a true advocate and advisor on my side. Rosemary was very responsive and efficient. She is well respected and very knowledgeable of the law and the court system. She is straightforward and will give you her perspective based on her many years of experience, but will ultimately support her client's wishes. My case was actually settled sooner than expected, thanks to Rosemary's expertise. She is an amazing negotiator and influencer. THANK YOU, ROSEMARY: I am beyond grateful to you for advocating on my behalf and for putting an end to that horrible nightmare I was living.

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Results

I give Rosemary my highest recommendation. Through her diligence, expert knowledge of the law and extremely effective negotiating approach, she turned a challenging child custody situation into the best possible outcome for my children while successfully avoiding a costly trial. I would not hesita...te to hire her again if the need arose.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A great expert in the field of family law

Rosemary is a one of a kind expert. If you are looking for someone who will be a strong advocate on your behalf, than Rosemary is the attorney for you. I had the pleasure of hiring Rosemary for a petition against me, regarding a modification in my custody visitation and child support case. Throughout... the process Rosemary kept me abreast of what was going on and made me feel at ease. She is fair and most importantly she holds her clients needs and concerns at high regards. Rosemary won both of my cases, and was able to get me exactly what was fair and what was in the best interest of my son. I wouldn't hire any other attorney, she is simply the best in the field of family law.

Posted by Mike Hampton | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Patient, Calm, Collected, and Can Bring the Hammer

From the first moment I met Ms. Rivieccio I knew she was the attorney for me. She is very well respected in the legal community and is committed to getting the job done. She brings experience, knowledge, and patience to the table, and takes the gloves off when the time is right. Rosemary was very att...entive to my matter and always kept me informed. I am so glad that I hired Ms. Rivieccio and I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a top notch attorney.

See All Client Reviews

Rosemary Rivieccio's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Rosemary
Kira J. Schettino headshot
Kira Schettino

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I worked with Ms. Rivieccio on a highly contested matrimonial matter. She is professional, knowledgable on the law, and a great advocate for her clients, two children. She actively particpated in the litigation to make sure her clients' needs and wants were addressed in an appropriate manner."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Rosemary Rivieccio

1993 - 1995

Partner, Baer & Rivieccio

1990 - 1993

Attorney, NYC

1983 - 1990

supervisor, NYC Dept of Investigation

Associations

2000 - Present

New York City Bar Association

member

1994 - Present

New York State Bar Association

member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

member

Education

1988

Touro

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

In-Depth Look at Supervised Visitation

Supervised Visitation

2006

nys cle, appellate division, first dept

custody and visitatin proceedings

2006

child protective training

child protective law core training

N/A

child abuse, neglect and the foster care system

Child Abuse

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution