Khari Peter Prescod

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Khari Peter Prescod

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Real Estate ... +3 more

10 East 39th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY

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About Khari

Biography

Experienced New York Attorney and Advocate — Family Law, Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate, and More. Call Today: 646-492-8736

New York Child Custody Attorney — Litigating and Negotiating Complex Custody and Parenting Cases. Call Today: 646-492-8736

Experienced New York Criminal Defense Attorney — Skilled Trial Lawyer and Negotiator Fighting Misdemeanor and Felony Charges. Call Now: 646-492-8736

New York Divorce Lawyer — Strong Litigation and Negotiation of Divorce, Custody, Prenups, and Parenting Plans. Call Now: 646-492-8736

New York Real Estate Attorney — Transactions, Lease Negotiations, Landlord-Tenant, and Litigation. Call Now: 646-492-8736

New York Business Lawyer — Drafting and Negotiating Contracts, Resolving Disputes, and Litigating Complex Business Matters. Call Today: 646-492-8736

New York Probate Lawyer —Litigating and Negotiating Complex Probate and Estate Cases. Call Today: 646-492-8736

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Fighting for Parents’ Rights in Child Custody and Parenting Time Disputes — Skilled in Litigation and Negotiation. Call Now: 646-492-8736

26 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

New York Divorce Lawyer — Strong Litigation and Negotiation of Divorce, Custody, Prenups, and Parenting Plans. Call Now: 646-492-8736

26 years

30%
Real Estate 25%

New York Real Estate Attorney — Transactions, Lease Negotiations, Landlord-Tenant, and Litigation. Call Now: 646-492-8736

26 years

25%
Business 5%

Experienced New York Business Attorney — Handling Contract Negotiation, Business Formation, Demand Letters, and Commercial Litigation. Call Now: 646-492-8736

26 years

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

New York Criminal Defense Lawyer — Trial-Tested and Skilled Negotiator. Felonies, Misdemeanors, Post-Conviction. Call Now: 646-492-8736

26 years

5%
Probate 5%

Experienced New York Probate Attorney — Guiding Families Through Probate, Estate Administration, and Probate Litigation. Call Now: 646-492-8736

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for < 1 year

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2026

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Khari Peter Prescod, Esq., PLLC

10 East 39th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10016

prescodlaw.com

Online Presence

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Khari Peter Prescod's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Dinesh | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing lawyer! Must hire he is the best :)

Mr. Prescod represented me in a very difficult custody and child support case that took over a year. I have to admit I've been highly impressed with his services. Mr. Prescod is an extremely knowledgeable and caring individual. He was always accessible on the telephone even early in the mornings. E...very time I went to court, he was there before I was. He walked me through every step of the process. To put this in perspective, I received an attorney before Mr. Prescod but was not satisfied. However, my sister found Mr. Prescod on this site and I am so glad she did because once he took over my case everything started going my way. I'm a father and I won custody of my child and I got the mother to pay me child support after a lengthy trial Even after I got child support the judge wanted to give the mother financial credit for medical bills but Mr. Prescod reminded the Judge I was the sole custodian and was not responsible for any medical bills the mother incurred. All I can say is that Mr. Prescod is smart, a down to earth kind of guy. He is an excellent attorney and I can’t highly recommend him enough.

Posted by Lenora | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Evicting a Tenant

Our elderly and infirm aunt depends on income from a tenant in her small three family home. The tenant had not paid rent for over a year when my cousin and I helped our aunt retain Mr. Prescod. He was helpful and transparent about the difficulties involved in an eviction and NYC, and straightforwar...d in explaining the process. He predicted that it would take more time than we hoped but that we would win in the end. We did! We appreciated mr. Prescod’s professionalism, and his patience, and are very satisfied with his work. We heartily recommend him.

Posted by Jasmin | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best Decision I made for my custody case.

Mr. Prescod represented me in my custody case. Before I found Mr. Prescod, I was feeling confused, lost, and sad. My previous lawyer did nothing for me and I didn’t think things would get better. However, I found Mr. Prescod from this site and I wasn’t too sure about switching attorneys so late in ...the game but I decided to give it a shot. Boy am I glad that I did. Mr. Prescod was truly a blessing in disguise. Mr. Prescod jumped right into my case. I was in constant contact with him. When I had a question, he was there for me. Any question I had he was able to answer it or if he didn’t know he got back to me. When we were preparing for the case, he was contacting me on the weekends. That showed me is dedication to my case. Honestly, I can say that I am truly glad that I met him. He is very smart, knowledgeable and funny. He talks to you and not at you. He came across like he truly cared about my problems and was going to help me. In court, he was masterful because he knew the facts and spoke up for me like no lawyer did before. The only thing I regretted about Mr. Prescod in my custody case was that I didn’t find him earlier. He is now handling my other cases. I found my lawyer for life.

Posted by Diana | September 04, 2017 | Child Custody

A breath of fresh air...

By pure luck I had the opportunity to consult with Mr. Prescod about my custody situation. He is such a pleasant person with CONSTRUCTIVE advice regarding a very delicate child custody matter. He took his time, answered thoughtfully, provided insightful answers and made me feel like all's not lost. T...his is the kind of lawyer you don't usually run into. I would recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2017 | Family

Real Professional who knows exactly what he is doing

Mr. Prescod helped me with an extremely difficult and delicate problem in Family Court. After trying and failing to represent myself I sought legal advice and retained Mr. Prescod immediately. Needless to say, this was by far the best decision I ever made. He explained my options and worked tir...elessly to help end my nightmare in Family Court. He was good in court and even when speaking with him on the phone, I never got the feeling like he was rushing me off the phone. He was always patient with me no matter what time we spoke. I am very grateful for his help. I really hope to never need the services of an attorney again but if I do, I would definitely use him again.  Thank you, Mr.Prescod from the bottom of my heart.

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Khari Peter Prescod's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Gross

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Richard Bryan

Child custody lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an intelligent and effective legal advocate."

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Jordi Fernandez

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Khari is a very knowledgeable attorney. He is hard working, patient and a pleasure to work with."

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Syntyche Stephenson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, professional, honest, reliable & compassionate."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Prescod is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Tamara Jordan

General practice lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Prescod is a hardworking, committed, and respected attorney in the legal community. Mr. Prescod will fight for your legal needs."

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Laticia Spears

Consumer protection lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Kyce Siddiqi

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Gross

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

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Richard Bryan

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Jordi Fernandez

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Tamara Jordan

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Kyce Siddiqi

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Khari Peter Prescod, Esq., PLLC

1999 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Bronx District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Queens County Bar Assocation

Member

2012 - Present

Queens County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Velez v. Chandiramani

upheld by Appellate Division, Second Department

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Education

1999

University of New Hampshire School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Queens County Bar Association

Mentoring Attorneys on How To Start Their Own Law Firm

Languages

English

Activity

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