Helen Michele Dukhan
About Helen
Biography
Helen M. Dukhan is owner of HD Family Law a premier boutique divorce and family law firm in New York and New Jersey.
Helen has over ten years of experience solely in Divorce and Family Law matters.
Helen M. Dukhan has represented hundreds of clients in Family and Divorce proceedings. Additionally, she has helped plan for and protect her client's future by drafting prenuptial agreements, reviewing agreements made in mediation and consulting for clients while they go through the process of mediation. Helen is there for their clients every step of the way, legally and emotionally.
HD FAMILY LAW WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH HIGH QUALITY REPRESENTATION IN YOUR UNIQUE DIVORCE OR FAMILY LAW MATTER. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US, GO TO , OR CALL NOW FOR A CONSULTATION -.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
22 years
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22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 10 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
HD Family Law - Law Offices of Helen M. Dukhan, Esq., LL.M., LLC
535 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10017
HD Family Law - Law Offices of Helen M. Dukhan, Esq., LL.M., LLC
15 Warren Street, Suite 36, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Helen Michele Dukhan's Reviews
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Posted by Cheryl | January 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
I highly recommend HD Family Law. Helen represented me and was amazing throughout the entire process. She is extremely smart, skilled and caring. She was very responsive and answered all of my questions. Helen fought for me and helped me through a difficult situation. She is an excellent lawyer ...
Posted by Niki | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
A lawyer that listens, cares, and follows through!!!
Well let’s start with - I became happily divorced about a week ago! When I consulted with Helen, I immediately felt comfortable and heard . I hired her as my divorce attorney and she asked me what my priorities were. She didn’t follow just the standard divorce protocols that any lawyer could follow,...
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Replied last January 28, 2023Thank you, Nicole! I really enjoyed representing you & getting to know you!! :)
Posted by Ignaty | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Unexpectedly Amazing!!!
I can’t express how immensely grateful I am for Helen’s work on my post-nuptual agreement. Having her work on my case was a blessing as I was going through a rough patch. She was extremely knowledgeable and knew all the intricacies of Family Law. The postnup she produced really filled in any possibl...
Posted by Zabrina | August 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Efficient and knowledgeable
We needed a post nuptial agreement before we were able to refi and Helen took the time to explain to me exactly what it entails and the steps her firm would take to complete the document. She was always an email away and was extremely helpful even when the refi team was having trouble knowing what le...
Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
I highly recommend Helen Dukhan as a Divorce Attorney. She is extremely smart and also compassionate. She walked me through what could have been a tough situation and answered all of my questions well.
Helen Michele Dukhan's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Simply said Helen Dukhan is a great NY Divorce and Family Law Lawyer. I endorse her 100%."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Dukan is a knowledgeable attorney who is a passionate and freely share her knowledge to educate the general public."
"Helen is an exceptional attorney with excellent court skills and wonderful interpersonal skills. She treats each client with compassion and respect while zealously advocating in the court room."
"Helen is an exceptional attorney and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking quality legal advice and zealous representation."
"She is one of the best! A tenacious advocate and a real hard worker for her clients. Having known Helen for a few years, and having seen her work (and work ethic) with my own eyes, I can wholeheartedly recommend Helen to any prospective client."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Helen is a tremendous attorney. Trustworthy, knowledgeable and diligent, whenever my clients need a family attorney for any issue in family court, including divorces, separation, custody issues, etc, Helen is the first person I call. As a criminal defense lawyer, my clients often have companion and related family court matters and I am happy to endorse Helen as someone I trust referring my clients to."
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Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best Female Attorney - New Jersey, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top Attorney, Who's Who Directories
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in New York, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2009
Certificate of Recognition, Brooklyn Bar Association - Volunteer Lawyer's Project
2009
Empire State Counsel Honoree, New York State Bar Association
2008
Gold Certificate - Exceptional Commitment to Pro Bono Services, Brooklyn Bar Association - Volunteer Lawyers Project
Work Experience
2015 - Present
CO-FOUNDER, HD FAMILY LAW GROUP PLLC
2015 - Present
DIVORCE CONSULTANT, HD CONSULTING
2014 - Present
Faculty lecturer/Instructer, Mediation Acadamy
2011 - Present
Attorney for Child, Kings County 18b Panel
2009 - Present
Founder and Owner of Law Firm, Law Offices of Helen M. Dukhan, Esq., LL.M.
2008 - 2015
VISITING PROFESSOR, HOFSTRA SCHOOL OF LAW
2007 - 2009
Senior Associate and HR Manager of Matrimonial/Family Law Group, Santoriella, Ditomaso, P.C.
2006 - 2007
Extern, Legal Aid Society of New York
2004 - 2006
Assistant, Law Offices of Deana Balahtsis, Esq.
Associations
2016 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2016 - Present
BNIFamily Law Attorney
2007 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New York County Lawyer's Association, Matrimonial CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
We obtained $4,000 per month in support for our client, we ensured that the father would be paying 100% for insurance, medical expenses, private school tuition and her legal expenses
My client was awarded custody of the children. The mother has an order of protection against the father. The father was ordered to complete services he never completed. He has supervised visitation with 4 out of six children.
Education
2007
LL.M - Master of Laws
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Matrimonial Seminar - Lecturer
2016
Matrimonial Skills
2016
Options When Demanding Custody
2015
Family Law in New York
2015
Matrimonial Seminar- Lecturer
2011
How To Protect Your Business In Case of Divorce
Publications
2008
2005
Languages
Russian
Activity
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