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Kira J. Schettino

3.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

137 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY

About Kira

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Handle all aspects of divorce and separation from inception to settlement or trial. Also, draft prenuptial or postnuptial agreements.

20 years

50%
Family 50%

Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Family Offense, Paternity, Guardianship, Abuse/Neglect, Appeals

20 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Kira J. Schettino

137 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10010

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Kira J. Schettino's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anas | October 03, 2020 | Family

Best lawyer

She is my family court lawyer she was very patient and helped me become patient throughout these problems i had With my Foster care agency. She also help me calm down when I was getting frustrated she is the best Lawyer anyone could ask for.

Posted by Novilette | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

CLUELESS

SHE DON’T ANSWER THE PHONE, RETURN MESSAGES OR EMAILS. SHE DON’T CARE!! BEWARE STAY AWAY.. SHE REPRESENTED ME IN A CHILD CUSTODY HEARING. SHE NEVER WAS READY. SHE PROMISED TO DO MOTIONS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE IN A TIMELY MANNER AND IT NEVER HAPPEN. SHE WAS HIRED THREW THE STATE OF NEW YORK. POINT BL...ANK SHE DONT CARE.. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT

Posted by Aaron | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Family case

Kira is very lax it’s either a hit or miss with her literally. I saw her once and never seen her again, and when I tried reaching out to her via phone, email, texts, voicemails I received no response or update. Do not waste your time because you’ll most certainly waste your time hiring her as she pic...ked up my case and decided to disappear leaving me in the dark with no answers.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Unprofessional Attorney - Violated almost EVERY client right

She does not treat clients with courtesy or consideration. She is slow, dismissive and incompetent and will not work diligently on your case. She took my retainer but never issued an itemized bill at reasonable intervals. She totally stopped replying telephone calls or emails. She has NEVER informed ...me as to the status of my matter or sent copies of my filing.

Posted by Guy | May 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

A well-informed, compassionate attorney!

Ms. Schettino represented me in a recently concluded divorce action. Throughout the entire ordeal, Ms. Schettino offered sound counsel, informed me of everything along the way so there were no surprises, and was extremely professional. I greatly appreciate her thoughtfulness, reliability, and keen in...sights.

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John Virdone

Family lawyer | Sep 28

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"Kira Schettino is an honest, intelligent and hardworking attorney who cares about her clients. I fully endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - 2015

Associate, The Law Office of Robert P. Santoriella, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Associate, The Virdone Law Firm, P.C.

2007 - 2011

Staff Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group

2005 - 2007

Staff Attorney, Nassau County Legal Aid Society

Associations

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marcilio v. Hennessy 2015 NY Slip Op 50285 (U)

Prevented unilateral discontinuance of matrimonial case

Matter of Yves M. v. Mildred C.2014 NY Slip OP 51175 (U)

Won custody for the father

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Education

2005

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Loyola University Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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