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

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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Hire her before your spouse does!!!!

Working in the legal field I can tell you without a doubt she is the best matrimonial attorney you will find. She is caring, understanding, informative. patient and knowledgeable. She took the time to understand my situation and thoroughly explained my options (both good and the bad). She provided so...und advice and guidance during a difficult time. Lastly, take the advice about hiring Karen before your spouse does. You won't be sorry (but your spouse might be). JB

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014 | Child Support

Outstanding Attorney

Karen Soren has provided legal services for me for more than five years. She is extremely professional and meticulous. When I contact her either by telephone or email, I always receive a prompt response. Her guidance has been priceless. She maintains focus on important issues and quickly identifi...es inconsistencies and discrepancies. Prior to my relationship with Ms. Soren, I had limited success in court. Ms. Soren’s counsel has proved invaluable. Under her guidance, my petitions regarding child support enforcement were finally granted, erroneously issued judgments were overturned, and the defendant was disciplined. My issues were difficult and, at times, emotional. Ms. Soren maintained a wonderful balance between skilled lawyer and counselor. I could not ask for a better attorney.

Posted by Giuseppe | August 13, 2014 | Family

Look no further

I have had the unfortunate experience of being a non-custodial father for some time now. I have dealt with a few attorney's that were referred to me as the "best". In my opinion Karen is far and above the best Family and Matrimonial attorney I ever had the pleasure of dealing with. For the first time... since my divorce and after post judgment hearings I have finally found an attorney that I am not second guessing, confidently trust her judgement, knows the pertinent law, went out of her way to keep me informed and knew how to deal with the personal and emotional side of this business. I will never have to look for another attorney referral again and would go out of my way to refer her to anyone in need. Somethings have no price and she is worth every penny. Karen, from my family and from the bottom of my heart thank you!

Posted by Ann | November 13, 2012 | Family

Excellence and Professionalism

Karen Soren represented me in both family court and supreme court. My case was beyond complicated, yet Ms. Soren was committed, professional and eager to seek justice for me. Ms. Soren was always patient with me and always kept me informed every step of the way. When I thought I'd never be able to ...find justice, Karen Soren came through. Her dedication and professionalism to law and justice is evident in her meticulous preparation of the smallest details in court.

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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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