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 41 - 45 of 60 reviews

Posted by Matthew | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Khari is 100% a professional

Khari represented myself and my fiancee in two separate legal cases both of which are still on the calendar and he always is reachable by e mail or text or phone call and handles himself in a respectful professional manner like no other attorney i have ever been in contract with or heard of before! N...ot to mention he is a stand up guy who has a good sense of humor and is very knowledgeable of the laws and procedures. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!

Posted by Christopher | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing Representation

I can honestly say that I was extremely happy with the services provided by Mr. Prescod. I had a very difficult family case and my previous lawyer did not help me at all. When I first met Mr. Prescod along with my mother, I could tell he was smart, and would be on my side. Before when I went to co...urt with my last lawyer, I was the one doing all of the talking because that lawyer just sat there. When I got Mr. Prescod, he did all of the talking and was ready to counter everything the other side was saying. That was great. I also wanted to mention the other side wrote a pretty bad agreement they wanted me to sign when I had my first lawyer. I was willing to sign it to be done with this case but Mr. Prescod calmed me down, advised me not to sign it and practically rewrote the agreement. I must say I am glad I took his advice. While negotiating the agreement Mr. Prescod would call me at 7am in the morning sometimes just to get my take on the agreement or to update me on stuff. Also sometimes he would call way after business hours. I knew he was working on my case. On the day of court to sign the document, neither the lawyer for the other side (who by the way wrote the first agreement) or the law guardian had a copy of the agreement. The other lawyer panicked and the law guardian was going to ask the court to print out the agreement from her email, but I said I bet Mr. Prescod has copies. When he arrived he had four copies for all parties and the court. Lastly, I want to say after meeting with Mr. Prescod, he is a pretty funny and cool guy. He doesn’t talk to you like some robot or a stuffy lawyer. He talks to you like a friend. While waiting for our case to get called, we talked and laughed about lot of things that we unrelated to law. He is a real person. I am glad I met him and I am glad I hired him. I told all of my friends about him and he will handle all of my issues down the road. I can’t recommend him enough

Posted by Annmarie | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outstanding Attorney

Mr. Prescod was recommended to me by my cousin who stated that Mr. Prescod did an outstanding job representing him in Family Court. Thus, based upon that I hired Mr. Prescod for a real estate matter. He was very courteous, well informed, helpful and extremely professional. He kept me informed throug...hout the process. I can’t say enough good things about him. I already referred him to my other family members and will definitely use him in the future.

Posted by Duane | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

No complaints....I was well represented

Mr. Prescod represented me very well in my case. I was always able to get him on the phone whether it was early in the morning or not. And if I could not get him he promptly called me back. Whenever it needed something to be signed, he personally came to my location to have me sign documentation. I w...as very impressed with that. He was very skilled in explaining to me the entire court process from beginning to end.   I would highly recommend his services. 

Posted by Lloyd | May 15, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

Masterful consultation and tremendous experience

I contacted Mr. Prescod for a consultation and he was masterful in breaking down the pertinent considerations of my case in a way that I could understand. As we spoke, Mr. Prescod quickly understood my concerns and clearly outlined the legal implications for my options. Having little experience in l...egal matters, I had no difficulty following Mr. Prescod's explanation of my legal rights, as he cited his considerable experience in similar cases as well as salient legal precidents. In addition, I felt he listened thoughtfully to my questions, and provided answers that have empowered me to move forward from a place of knowledge. I am very appreciative and would highly recommend Mr. Prescod's legal counsel for any and all levels of divorce litigation.

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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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