Seth David Schraier

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Seth David Schraier

4.6
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 18 years

Child custody Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +3 more

158-18 Riverside Drive West, Suite 2F, New York, NY

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About Seth

Biography

A trusted family law attorney to help you through each step of the way.

A trusted Family Law New York attorney to help you through each step of the way.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

35%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Contested and uncontested, settlement agreements, collaborative divorce.

16 years

20%
Child Support 15%

15%
Domestic Violence 15%

15%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, stipulation of settlements.

16 years

10%
Family 5%

Child support, child support modification, paternity, child custody, sole custody, joint custody, visitation, violation of family court orders.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
...
+ 7
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Seth D. Schraier, P.C.

158-18 Riverside Drive West, Suite 2F, New York, NY, 10032

SethDSchraierLaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Seth online.

Seth David Schraier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

103 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Gabor | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Successful down modification of child support order-difficult case!

Mr. Schraier was the 3rd attorney we had to hire in our down-modification petition of a child support order case which lasted almost 3 years. It can be frustrating to prove your case when you need to lower your responsibilities in NYC even if your income been drastically reduced. We had to change 2 l...awyers because of unsatisfactory performance. We found out about Mr. Schraier over the Internet along with other potential candidates and we interviewed all of them over the phone from another, distant state before we made a decision whom to hire. Mr. Schraier seemed to be very much down to earth, but sharp and attentive. His fees were surprisingly reasonable. He did not charge us for the minutes an communicated with us as it was needed. He's working with an economical overhead therefore he is able to give a competitive flat-rate. Mr. Schraier put an objection to the magistrate's order which was granted by a judge and still the magistrate wanted to postpone a decision for unknown period of time. Mr. Schraier was able to convince the custodial parent to settle and successfully negotiate a favorable stipulation in a short period of time, saving thousands of dollars for us. Therefore we highly recommend Mr. Schraier.

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

SETH SCHRAIER

during our child custody case as well as our child support case Mr Schraier was great. He is always one step ahead in the court room he listens to your case and truly does a great job getting the final outcome. Seth is a class act, he always gets his point across. Mr Schraier is ALWAYS available by... via phone or email when you need him. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a honest great lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Great !!!!!!

Seth Schraier has taken the stress out of an issue with child support that has taken well over 16 months. Mr. Schraier has proved to be exemplary in his work ethic and compassion. He proved to my fiancé and I that having someone of his understanding and his expertise that things can come to a posit...ive answer. Mr. Schraier worked hard to prove his expertise and his knowledge and we trusted him to take control of the situation. At the end of the day, Mr. Schraier proved to be the answer to our issues. Thank you Mr. Schraier

Posted by Shenika | July 23, 2015 | Child Support

Trustworthy, Fair, and Knowledgable

Mr. Schraier is a great attorney! He is very knowledgable in the area of child custody and child support. Mr. Schraier was able to write a child custody agreement which appeased both parties. That task was not as simple as it would seem, given that the other party was uncooperative and uncommunicativ...e until the days we appeared in court. Mr. Schraier was also able to secure a child support payment that was both fair to me and the other party involved. Mr. Schraier is a great listener who takes the concerns of his clients very seriously. Throughout the court process, I felt that my concerns were addressed and considered when making decisions and moves regarding my case. Mr. Schraier displays a confident yet calm demeanor in the courtroom. He was very respectful at all times. Above all, Mr. Schraier is extremely trustworthy. This was my first time obtaining Mr. Schraier as my attorney and not to mention my first time ever having an attorney... I must say that there was never a moment when I doubted Mr. Schraier's abilities to perform his duties. Furthermore, he is uncommonly fair and trustworthy as an attorney. I have heard many horror stories from firends, family, and colleagues, concerning their experiences with attorneys. However, I can honestly say I was immensely blessed to have retained Mr. Schraier as my attorney. I highly recommend Mr. Schraier!

Posted by Brinet | April 29, 2015 | Child Support

Great lawyer

Seth was professional from the beginning. He knows his stuff and is great at communication next steps and REALLY GOOD at responding to emails/texts/calls. Hired him for my child support case and very happy I did!

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Seth David Schraier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mario Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Seth was my adversary on a case that was challenging to us both, for very different reasons. I appreciated his straightforward and candid nature."

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Michal Falkowski

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Seth is a smart and energetic attorney who prides himself on providing excellent legal representation while at the same time keeping in constant contact with his clients. From the beginning of your matter till its end, Seth will guide you step by step, keep you updated on the status of your case, explain the legal process in simple terms, and answer any questions you may have. If you are looking for a responsive and competent family law attorney, I strongly recommend Seth."

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Jayson Lutzky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Robles

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Mario Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2003

Certificate of Commendation, United States Department of Justice

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Seth D. Schraier

2009 - 2009

Legal Recruiter, Audrey Golden Associates

2009 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2008

Contract Attorney, Hudson Legal

2007 - 2008

Associate, Linnan & Fallon

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, New York State Attorney General's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Education

2007

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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