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Khari Peter Prescod is a seasoned attorney licensed in New York and Pennsylvania with 25 years of experience representing individuals, families, and businesses in a broad range of legal matters. He began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled both misdemeanor and felony cases at the trial and appellate levels. He then served as legislative counsel to the Chairman of the New York State Assembly’s Children and Family Committee, contributing to the development of significant family law legislation.
In private practice, Mr. Prescod offers clients trusted counsel and strong advocacy across multiple areas of law. His family law practice includes divorce, custody, visitation, child support, and abuse and neglect matters. He provides criminal defense representation in misdemeanor, felony, and violation cases, as well as post-conviction relief matters. In the area of real estate law, he handles residential and commercial transactions and landlord-tenant disputes. Mr. Prescod also represents businesses in contract drafting and review, business formation, and commercial litigation. He offers intellectual property counseling related to copyright and trademark matters and assists clients with estate planning needs, including wills, trusts, probate, and powers of attorney.
Mr. Prescod is committed to delivering practical legal solutions and personalized attention to each client. Whether defending against criminal charges, guiding a family through divorce, helping a business manage risk, or protecting valuable intellectual property, he brings deep legal knowledge and a results-driven approach to every case.
He is admitted to practice in New York State and Pennsylvania and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Queens County Bar Association.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2026
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Acquired: 2000
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Posted by Nandi | May 03, 2017
Very Attentive!!!!
Very knowledgeable and informative. Most importantly he expressed a great deal of empathy while I explained my case.
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Before hiring Mr. Prescod for my case i frequently called him to seek advice about my situation. He was always available and promptly returned my calls, this made me want to hire him as my attorney. I felt comfortable with Mr. Prescod on the case, he was very honest about the situation and made clear...
Posted by Gary | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Profound Attorney
Soon after meeting Mr. Prescod at the bar association, his consultation was enough for me to hire him as an attorney who had the full knowledge, experience and expertise to help me with my case with a reasonable fee. I had inherited land that had been in my family for 100 years that had accumulated $...
Posted by Scott | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
No need to look any further than Counsel Khari Prescod regarding all matters having to do with child custody cases!
From the moment my wife and I met Counsel Prescod, we were very impressed with his extensive knowledge of the New York Family Court system. Counsel Prescod was very attentive to any and all concerns that I had, and successfully brought my case to a amenable close. I highly recommend Khari Prescod, ...
Posted by Colleen | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Endlessly grateful to Khari
Khari was so extremely effective in handling my tenant eviction situation, and explained so many things that were confusing to me about the process. He made sure that I knew my rights, and also clarified what was possible and impossible. I felt like I was in excellent hands the entire journey – – it ...
"Khari and I have worked on a number of prenups together. As opposing counsel, I'm always glad when someone who knows what they're doing and is attentive to the issues is on the other side. It helps bring about a fair, appropriate conclusion, with expedience. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Prescod is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Mr. Prescod is a hardworking, committed, and respected attorney in the legal community. Mr. Prescod will fight for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Prescod is a candid professional that is dedicated to his clients and is a pillar of excellence in the legal community. He is highly skilled and effective in the courtroom as a litigator and transparent with the courts and opposing counsel."
"Mr. Prescod is an experienced lawyer who goes the extra mile. He is an accomplished attorney and an excellent asset to the profession and legal community."
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Real estate lawyer
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Top Contributor, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2003 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Khari Peter Prescod, Esq., PLLC
1999 - 2003
Assistant District Attorney, Bronx District Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
Queens County Bar AssocationMember
2012 - Present
Queens County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
upheld by Appellate Division, Second Department
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
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What will happen in Family Court case about Custody support violation
07 Jul 2021
If I refuse to let the noncustodial parent see the child will my child support end?
03 Jul 2021
What will happen if my lawyer doesn't respond to a complaint filed in the allotted time regarding visitation with my children?
02 Jul 2021