Karen B. Soren

Karen B. Soren

also known as Soren Law Group, PLLC (718) 395-9666

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Staten Island, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Adoption, Family

One Edgewater Plaza, Suite 304, Staten Island, NY

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Contested and uncontested divorce, separation agreements, pre & post nuptial agreements, enforcement of divorce judgments

31 years

40%
Adoption 20%

Step parent and second parent adoptions

31 years

20%
Child Support 20%

Child support, spousal support and enforcement of orders of support, modification of orders of support

31 years

20%
Family 20%

All areas of Family Law practice, including child support, child support arrears, modification and domestic violence

31 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

SOREN LAW GROUP, PLLC

One Edgewater Plaza, Suite 304, Staten Island, NY, 10305

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Karen B. Soren's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Posted by Gina | December 7, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Took me for a consultation took my money won’t take my case

I had a consultation with the Ms Soren. She told me my case is perculating and to call her back when certain things happen. I called her back a few months later and her secretary told me she’s on trial and can’t take my case now. I said I would wait, called a month later and she won’t call me back.... But she had no problem taking my 500$ consultation fee. She should have been honest or at least called me back when I was willing to wait for her.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong, dependable, and extremely intelligent

Karen is a very strong, dependable, and extremely intelligent attorney. She helped navigate me during the divorce process although at times it was difficult. Karen is highly knowledgeable, professional, and very client service-focused. She gave me great advice, stayed on top of things, explained eve...rything very clearly to me, and even dealt with me well when I got emotional. She is also able to identify issues while advocating persuasively and successfully which is key in obtaining a favorable result. I’m impressed with her advocacy skills and would have her represent me in the future for all my family law needs. Karen took time to hear my concerns and clearly, concisely outlined all the different courses of action including the positives and negatives with each choice. Furthermore, Karen and her staff always responded to me in a timely manner. I could not have asked for better representation, and working with Karen was incredibly easy, and the least stressful part of a very difficult, painful event in my life. Without hesitation, I give Karen Soren my highest recommendation.

Posted by Danielle | April 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

I hired Karen three years ago for my divorce. It was best decision I made because she was with me the through entire process. My divorce took forever because of Covid and my ex husband lawyer taking forever to review his case and follow up to emails and calls Karen made to his lawyer. She was on top ...of everything from day one. She was always telling me to take it easy and she will handle everything with the case. I love that Karen was in contact with me about my case through the entire three years. She was easy to contact and she returned calls and emails right away. She always kept me updated on all the details with my case and her contact with my ex husband’s lawyer. She is very diligent, caring and hard working lawyer. She is always looking at the best interest of her client. She always answered any of my questions and concerns about the case and explained everything to me. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone who needs a divorce attorney. She’s one the best divorce lawyers in Staten Island.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, knowledgable, offers all relevant information

Mrs. Soren is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of law. She was able to defend me in ways that were pure facts in the branches of law, and I won.

Posted by John | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent representation

Karen has been my family attorney. She is tough, reasonable and diligent. She is very well versed in her case law and has very honed courtroom skills. I've always felt more than confident with karen representing me.

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Karen B. Soren's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Freeman

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Haber

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've had several cases against Ms. Soren through the years, and I wholeheartedly endorse her. She is thoroughly knowledgeable in the law, takes a pragmatic approach to her cases, and fights aggressively for her clients when necessary."

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Claire Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Soren is well respected by both her colleagues and her clients. I have observed her both in the courtroom and in office settings. In all instances she has demonstrated herself as someone who is able to handle intricate legal issues. She advocates strongly for her clients and achieves wonderful results."

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Robert Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Karen is by far the best divorce attorney I have ever encountered."

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Kevin Zazzera

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is an excellent Matrimonial attorney and she serves her clients well. I would refer her a matrimonia law, family law or adoption client in a heartbeat. I have referred cases to her in the past and my clients were very pleased with her."

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Benjamin Haber

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, Soren Law Group, PLLC

1996 - 1999

Associate Attorney, Russo, Fusco, Scamardello & D'Amato

Associations

2018 - Present

Richmond County Bar Association

Judicial Screening Committee

2018 - Present

Richmond County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2018 - Present

Staten Island Women's Bar Assocation

Director, Women's Bar Assocation State of New York

2017 - Present

Staten Island Women's Bar Association

Co-chair Family Law Committee

2011 - Present

BNI, High Achievers

Member

1996 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Richmond County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Staten Island Women's Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Historic Tappan Park

Board of Directors

2014 - 2017

Staten Island Collaborative Law Group

Member

2014 - 2017

Van Duzer Civic Association

Member

2013 - 2014

BNI High Achievers

Vice President

2011 - 2014

Jewish Community Center

Board Member

2008 - 2010

Vermont Nature Conservancy

Board Member, President

2005 - 2008

Staten Island Mental Health Society

Board Member

1999 - 2001

Staten Island Council on Domestic Violence

Member

Education

1996

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

California State University, Long Beach

B.S.W.

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