From 1991 through 1996, Ms. Karmel served as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, where she litigated and investigated misdemeanor and felony cases and advanced the Domestic Violence Bureau, Investigations Bureau, Felony Trial Bureau and Major Narcotics Investigations Bureau, among others. She subsequently served as Special Counsel at the New York City Department of Investigation, where she was later promoted to Deputy Inspector General. She entered private practice in 1997, and established Randi L. Karmel, PLLC, in 2006.
Ms. Karmel received her law degree from the American University, Washington College of Law and is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Brooklyn Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Associations of New York and Kings Counties, and serves on the Executive Committee of Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert. She has lectured on matrimonial issues in conjunction with financial programs designed to protect assets and retirement benefits.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1992
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State: New York
Acquired: 1992
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
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Posted by Scott | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
After a consultation with Ms. Karmel, I was put at ease. She listened to my concerns and explained what might occur. We began mediation and when things went sideways, she stepped up. She was exceptionally professional and made a tough time easy to understand and get through. Her associates were as pr...
Posted by Alison | November 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hiring Randi was one of the best decisions I have made!
I cannot express the importance of finding the right attorney and how truly lucky I felt to have met Randi. After consulting with several attorneys I knew she was the best choice and the only one I had to hire. I was in the midst of an incredibly difficult divorce that involved a business, a ...
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2013 | Child Custody
Diamond in the Rough
I hired Randi as my second attorney during my child custody/support case and was very happy with her work. She is honest, caring, moves things forward and is not intimidated nor will she tolerate childish behavior from the opposition. She is kind and warm and makes you feel like her colleague. Hav...
Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2013
Never again
Maybe she is too busy and has too many cases, but my experience wasn't good. She never calls back. I left many messages on her mailbox, not 1 time she called back. She did not send me 1 piece of paper to my address. But the billing was correct, there she does not need tutoring.
This is entirely untrue. All calls or emails are answered usually the same day or within 24 hours. All documents are emailed and scanned to clients or mailed to them. My retainer agreement clearly states that clients are entitiled to all copies of documents. This review cannot be from a client of mine. It would be impossible for any one of my client's or former clients to ever have such an experience. As a matter of course, I always check in with clients.
"I endorse this lawyer. Randi was competent, easy to deal with, and has excellent negotiating skills."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend Randi."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Randi for many years; she has represented my clients in many matrimonial/divorce matters and am currently her Counsel. Randi is a highly skilled and ethical family law attorney with extensive trial experience who forcefully articulates and champions her clients needs and welfare. She also has broad experience in child custody and domestic violence matters . Her communiication skills with clients and opposing counsel is top notch. She well respected for her skills and tenacity by fellow practicioners. She is supportive of clients emotional needs and sensitive to the impact that family dissolution will have on the children. Randi,will not over litigate, but consistent with the clients best interests, will seek to resolve a case at the earliest opportunity . I have never had a client express any reservation about Randi's representation . If a relative needed divorce counsel I would, without question, suggest Randi."
"Randi is one of the finest attorneys I have had the pleasure to know. Her knowledge of all facets of family law, her work ethic, her devotion to her clients' interests, as well as her professionalism are outstanding. Without the slightest hesitation, I would recommend Randi to anyone in need to top flight legal counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Randi is hardworking and has the client's best interest at heart. She is generous with her time and sincere in her efforts on the client's behalf."
"I endorse this lawyer. Randi is dedicated and hard working. She advocates strongly for her clients to achieve positive results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Randi Karmel for 20+ years from law school and working together as prosecutors at the Kings County District Attorney's Office. She is consciencious, committed to her clients and gets proven results. Any client who retains Ms. Karmel has superb representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Randi and I were involved in a hotly contested, emotionally charged, high net worth matter that never would have been resolved without her knowledge and expertise. Thanks Randi!"
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2024
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2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
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2022
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2020
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2019
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2016
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2015
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2014
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Clients Choice Award, AVVO
2006 - Present
Owner, Randi L. Karmel, PLLC
1996 - 1997
Special Counsel, New York City Department Of Investigation
1991 - 1996
Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office
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Past Vice Chair
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Divorce
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