Deana Balahtsis

Deana Balahtsis

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Immigration, Adoption

805 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

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Law Office of Deana Balahtsis

805 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10022

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Posted by Rahima | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hands down if you are going through a divorce you need Deana and team!

Deana and team are amazing!! I don't even know where to begin. I was in a very intense custody case when I found Deana. She was truly an answer to my prayers. I felt backed up against the wall, scared, and didn't know what to do. Once Deana came on bored she immediately took action and took control ...of the case and started turning things around! After all the stress and worry I finally felt confident. She asked all the right questions, educated me on every detail of the law and my case. Every question or concern I had was answered promptly and she was very understanding & sympathetic to my concerns. Her knowledge and ability to predict the needs and actions of my case was tremendously helpful. Her and her team are truly amazing! When I went through my divorce several years after the custody case. She helped me gain, after getting full legal and physical custody of my child in my custody case, you best believe I went back to her. She handled it for me. She kept me positive and on track the whole time. Going through a divorce is one of the hardest things you can go through in life. I would not have wanted anyone else on my side except for Deana. She know's her stuff, the system, the courts, and everything that will affect your case. She will educate you and be by your side. I truly can't say enough good things about Deana and her team! Very professional! and I would highly recommend them!

Posted by Alexis | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Lawyer

About 4 years ago I found myself in a situation where I needed legal counsel regarding a custody matter. A friend of mine who is an attorney recommended Deana Bahlatsis. I cannot tell you how grateful I am. Deana has worked tirelessly for my family. She has given us the best legal advice, always bein...g honest, supportive and to the point. I always know where I stand legally. The outcome of my custody situation could not have gone any better and as time has gone by in matters of family I always turn to her. With Deana I never have to worry. She is always prepared which gives me peace on mind. I highly recommend Deana Bahlatsis for any issues involving family law. She is professional, personable, efficient, and tireless in achieving the best possible legal outcome.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you have to get it done go to Deana Balahtsis !

Law firm Of Deana Balahtsis Divorce is a horrible process and if it's the only option you have left finding the right law firm and Lawyer is essential to help you through, especially when children are involved. Deana Balahtsis walked me through every step holding my hand and guiding me with t...he most important decisions , impacting me and my children. Her quick to act , incredible turn around , powerful might made for a fast moving process. What was most impressive during My experience with Deana, she made it evident that my beautiful children were in the front of her mind with every decision, every moment working on my case. Deana Balahtsis and her Law associate , Merilda worked tirelessly and passionately to have this process happen as quickly and least painful as possible. They have my trust and my greatest appreciation for handling my case with care and competence. You would be incredibly fortunate to have them represent you and guide you through one of the hardest moments of your life. Finding people you can trust is a rarity and Dena Balahtsis and Merlida have my complete trust and gratitude. If you have to get it done go to Deana Balahtsis !

Posted by Michelle | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I TRUST DEANA! She's a one of a kind and the best at what she does!

It was about 12 years ago that I had met Deana in the family court building in Queens, NY. I was a young mother, full time student, and working as a bar tender to earn a living to support myself and my son. I had been given a court appointed attorney who seemed so disinterested in the well being of m...y son. Our prep time for court was all of five minutes and her agenda seemed to be to wrap my case up as quickly as possible. As I sat in despair on a bench in the court house this woman came and sat next to me for a break and something inside had urged me to ask her if she was an attorney. Just as I began to lose hope Deana assured me that she could help me and she did just that. Well needless to say I have recently found myself in another custody battle. Deana and her associate Merilda have provided me with comfort and knowledge of what's going on every step of the way. I came back to seek her out as my attorney because I know that she is a force to be reckoned with. She is knowledgeable beyond anything that I have witnessed and handles everything professionally as it's thrown at her. With God and Deana on my side I am confident that this will become another well deserved victory. What makes it even sweeter is that she is not just fighting for the win but truly for what's best for my son. With Deana by my side I can walk into the court room with confidence instead of fear. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking a fighter, an honest representative, a strategist and a wealth of knowledge. Deana is amazing! She's worth every dollar spent.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Directories

2019

Pinnacle Professional Member, Continental Who's Who

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Member, New York State Women's Bar Association

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Deana Balahtsis

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

City University of New York-Hunter College

LMSW

1995

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD

1991

Le Moyne College

Languages

English

Spanish

Greek

Albanian

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