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 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Good experience, affordable prices

I hired Seth twice, once for divorce and once for a child support case. I was pleased with the outcome of both. He does seem busy, but that's probably why his prices are so reasonable. Seth clearly knows family/divorce law in NYC very well, and I would definitely recommend him.

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 Ludwig Blake | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Honest and really cares for his clients!

When face with tough times, finding a affordable and efficient family Attorney is hard to find. After speaking with Seth, I was confident that he was the Attorney for me. Seth is a great listener and a great problem solver. He was able to have the Judge drop the restraining order against me and forc...e my ex-wife to return my kids back to Florida. Every-time I contacted Seth, if he was unavailable, he made it his priority to return all my calls. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience and making me feel as if someone cared when I was going through a rough time.

Posted by Battle | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody Case

I filled out an online inquiry to find a local lawyer in my area. Seth Schraier's office was listed so I called and gave a brief description of the summons I received. Seth shared his child custody experiences , offered his services and fees. My gut feeling told me Seth was the one so we scheduled a ...meeting at his office. I felt comfortable sharing my story with Seth and he explained the child custody process, etc. Seth asked for all supporting documents in order to prepare for our first court date and all went well from that point on. Seth Schraier was always available to answer my questions via phone or email, communicated efficiently and arrived on time and prepared for all court dates. If your looking for a great lawyer, please meet with Seth Schraier. He is very professional, organized, straight to the point and reasonably priced.

Posted by joe shmoet | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent

I hired Seth Schraier to represent me in family court for what was naturally a sensitive issue. Being that my problem got to the point of having to be in court, all I wanted was the best outcome I could possibly get. My expectations were not only met with Mr. Schraier, but surpassed. He foll...owed up constantly, and did not treat my smaller case as if it was not a big deal to me since it was for an order of protection. He was very accessible to me and all of my concerns, and has even corresponded with me after the case was over and settled, because I still had quetions 3 months later pertaining to a record etc. It should also be said that his personality handling this was a bonus. Family law is very personal and emotions can influence your decision in court at times. My experience was actually a bit surprising because Mr. Schraier didn’t meet the stereotype you see on TV of a lawyer who just wants to bill you for a phone call. As someone who is relatively young and never had to deal with the law or lawyers, it was such a relief to know that I got extraordinary defense despite being naive to what I would want in a representative, or what I should be charged.

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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

Child custody lawyer

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Mario Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michal Falkowski

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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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