Seth David Schraier

PRO

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

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

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 - 3 of 3 reviews | Free Consultations

Posted by Greg M. | April 23, 2015 | Child Support

Your Partner: Affordable and Effective

Seth isn't just a lawyer. He is your legal advocate and partner in the court room. I had a somewhat complicated child support and family court case. I worked with other lawyers in the past and easily paid three times as much for less than stellar results. I reached out to Seth and explained my legal ...situation. During a free phone consultation he explained his very fair fee structure and his approach. Seth has experience working for both the plaintiff and defendant. So, he knows how each side thinks and how to navigate the court system and judges. Seth's schedule to meet in person was very accommodating. He was very responsive via email and phone. He breaks down complex legal terminology and procedures into simple understandable terms. He prepares you for what expect in court and lays out the various scenarios and options. In three months he was able to be effective and show results where other lawyers failed to do so in a span of a year. My only regret is that I didn't find Seth earlier. I would've saved thousands of dollars and a lot of grief.

Posted by Wendy | January 31, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Custody case

Seth was wonderful I called him a few days before my court date he gave me a free consultation and great price that no one else could beat. He answered all my question and was always avalible when I would text all call to answer concerns that I had. All in All everything went in my favor and I have n...o complaints I will definetly use him again :)

Posted by Elle | February 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Terrible

Please be careful. Seth Schraier is extremely eager to give long initial free phone consultations but his legal skills are lacking. I hired him based on his favorable Avvo reviews, the fact that his retainer was reasonable, and he sounded knowledgeable, however, I found him to be nearly incompetent a...nd definitely negligent. He did no work at all to prepare for the court appearance, and did not even bother to get up to speed on the court papers, counting on the fact that I would cave in to a last minute settlement - which I did, based on his extreme pressure. And he was supposed to be my attorney! It felt more like he was on the other side. I ended up in a worse (much worse) situation than if I have just gone to court with no attorney at all.

Seth Schraier

Replied last February 18, 2017

Unfortunately, this person makes it impossible to ascertain who they are, what type of case they had and when I represented them. What I do know is that there has not been a client in recent memory who I have represented in Court and negotiated a settlement who conveyed any discontent with the proposed settlement agreement. I do not place undue pressure on a client to come to a settlement but I do have an ethical obligation to explain to the client what risks they face if they go to trial instead of negotiated settlement. It is possible that this client interpreted my explanation of these risks as "extreme pressure." But, as stated above, there is no way I can respond specifically to this review without further information or some indication that this client even retained me. If this client believes that I was "negligent" then they should pursue further action such as a disciplinary complaint. But, since I have not received any disciplinary complaint it seems that this person has taken their grievances to an online review, and nothing more. If the client who left this review wants future clients to beware of retaining my services, then I ask that they provide further details to the complaint.

See All Client Reviews

Seth David Schraier's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Seth
Mario Alexis Joseph headshot
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."

Michal Falkowski headshot
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."

Jayson Lutzky headshot
Jayson Lutzky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Daniel Gubio Robles headshot
Daniel Robles

Child custody lawyer

Mario Alexis Joseph headshot
Mario Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer

Michal Falkowski headshot
Michal Falkowski

Real estate lawyer

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

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution