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 18 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Wordell | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

LIFESAVER

I'm happy to have made the right decision in retaining Mr. Schraier to handle a legal issue I had , which was preventing me from pursuing a career opportunity that awaited me. His diligence with my case proved worthy as he was successful in handling the issue for me as I was able to land the career j...ob . I'll be forever grateful & thankful for his great work , as I would recommend him to any & all of my family and friends if legal representation was needed on their behalf .

Posted by Franklin | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great NYC lawyer to handle contested matrimony

Every contentious divorce is unique, and mine was exceptional as it was a cross-state issue with 3 kids in a highly litigious custody battle. This is difficult for anyone and Seth managed to navigate the case towards a settlement and taking this over the finish line. I've been very happy in working w...ith Seth and he has a great comprehension of "what will work/ what will not work" in the court room. It should be noted my case was held in the NYC Supreme Court, and Seth proved himself more than many times in handling a difficult ex-spouse with a highly antagonistic lawyer. If given the opportunity, I would've wished I found Seth sooner than later in my divorce, but I'm very grateful to have found him either way and help complete this litigious chapter of my life.

Posted by Anu | September 12, 2018 | Family

Family/ domestic dispute

Seth is a fantastic lawyer with great empathy. I was caught in the middle of a domestic dispute with a silly ex and Seth helped me manage the situation better. He was very professional, accurate to the point with deep knowledge and expertise in the area of domestic dispute and family court matters. I... would strongly recommend Seth if you are looomg for an astute, sharp, knowledgeable attorney who is not here to fool you.

Posted by Howard | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Client Minded Lawyer

After a long (5 yr) nasty divorce (2007- 12), loosing my life savings ($250K) and being at my wits end after going through three incompetent lawyers whom were either after money souly, lacking a moral compass or without the balls to stand up to a wealthy advisary I was then confronted with more court... proceedings by my X. With fear and trepidation I hired Mr. Schraier in 2016 for two post divorce family court hearings at the request of my wealthy x-wife; first for an increase of my child support payments and secondly status information on my life insurance and healthcare coverage for my son due to her job loss. Mr. Schraier in both instances was able to refrain from entertaining petty irrelevant information presented and focused laser like on the preponderance of the facts while knowing exactly what the court wanted to hear to make its judgement. As a result he won both instances as not only were the facts, and Mr. Schraier clearly on my side but because Mr. Schraier has mastered his trade, develops a repor with his clients and understands human character he was able to allow my X to make all of the mistakes infront of the judge placing her on ours. I felt nothing but admiration and gratitude for our interaction and would recommend hiring Mr. Schraier to my best of friends.

Posted by Emanniel torres | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A true Professional!!

Profesional, Honest, Dedicated are only a few words to describe Mr. Schraier. Seth was amazing not only did you take your time to understand and comprehend my case and what I was going through but his honesty is what will bring me back to him nexr time if needed in the future. He gave me great advis...e about my case and till this day I do not regret it. With that being said, i wasn't granted with what I was hoping for but he took his time to explain the pros, cons & the what ifs' on my case, and I truly feel like the best decision was made. He is very knowledgeable and defineltly knows what he is doing!! Thank you Seth

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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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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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