Deana Balahtsis

I’m very grateful for Deana Balahtsis legal representation and her Law Firm. Prompt, articulate, and always available to address my concerns questions. We reached a nice settlement with Family Court in my particular case. It was a challenge for the team and want to thank them for all their har...d work and wonderful services!!! Yes, I would strongly recommend. Her courtesy, professionalism, and "real" attitude is what is needed when all else looks like a terrible scripted drama.

Deana is a very professional and witty lawyer. She went above and beyond to provide me with different scenarios/strategies to help me and my family. Her concern for my children spoke volumes. She is patient, kind, and understanding. She takes time and care for each and every one of her clients. Than...k you Deana!

A week after hiring Deana, I was forced to flee my apartment in a panicked state after an ugly altercation with my ex, with a 5 month old baby at the height of Covid back in 2020. Deana was my first call and she walked me step by step to what I needed to do. With my family abroad, I was completely al...one in the city , a new mother and scared of what would happen. Deana’s emotional and legal support saved me from a very toxic and hostile situation. My ex was unreasonable every step of the way and his control and fear he had instilled in me for years was hard to shake off, and without Deana I likely would’ve gone back to him as I was so afraid. Thank GOD I didn’t because I could not be happier now and most importantly, I have a happy toddler who will not grow up in a toxic environment. She kept giving me hope of a better future and made me feel like it would all Be ok. And she was right. She gave me HOPE. She was the fighter I needed when I had nothing left in me to give. She handled my case with confidence and professionalism and she treated me like family. My case took much longer than anticipated or hoped mainly due to my ex’s unreasonable offers, but eventually we settled the case and I was very happy with the outcome. Deana’s (and Merilda’s) care and attention to my case did not go unnoticed and I’m forever grateful for hiring her. She is there whenever you have a question and she will Walk you through the options and give you her best legal advice but also listen to your thoughts. What’s best about Deana is that she is a straight shooter and she will tell You if what you are asking is unreasonable. She’ll put you in place when needed and will ease your mind when you’re feeling worried. If you need a soldier to fight on your behalf, Deana’s your best choice.

Deana Balahtsis handled my case in a very professional and efficient way. I was falsely accused of a family offense. Unfortunately, it happens many times that family members due to financial and other disputes try to hurt you in every way they can. Sadly enough, I had to go through that ordeal as wel...l. Up until then I had little experience with the law. Thank God, I was referred to Mrs. Balahtsis. She understood immediately the dynamics of the issue and not only did she manage to dismiss the accusation, but also to prove the whole truth: that I was actually the victim of the false accusations/fabrications, so I should be the one to be granted protection. In addition, having been very emotional to deal with family betrayals, she gave me very good practical advice to handle the whole situation. Besides the obvious victory, Mrs. Balahtsis had other similar cases at the same court. Therefore, she was able to schedule my appearance right after another one of her cases, thus keeping things very efficient for her and her clients. Furthermore, she seemed to be extremely familiar with this type of procedures. While our adversary wasted precious court time in stating trivial details, she intervened the right moment and she proved our case, with just a few simple facts. Furthermore, during one of the preliminary hearings, she pointed out to the judge that her adversary was going into details, contrary to the nature of the court appearance. That made her adversary look very weak, further strengthening our case. I know Deana Balahtsis handles many types of legal cases. I would highly recommend her as a lawyer, as she is very intelligent, knowledgeable and creative. I would specifically recommend her for “Orders of Protection” and other family related cases- the type of cases she handled for me.