I hired Ava for an uncontested divorce. It took two years and I didn't get any positive result. After taking $1500 from me, her stuff were so rude and they do not get back to me to tell me whats happening. When finally after two years they told me I have a court hearing, she gave me the choice of pay...ing extra $650 more to represent or sign a paper that she is no longer my lawyer. I chose to sign the paper because it is uncontested and nothing to represent me for. It took them till a day to my court hearing to present me with the paper to sign after numerous calls. Also they refused to give me my file stating that I go to the court and ask for a copy. My experience with her and he stuff was very very horrible. She is never around to be spoken to and never returns calls.

Ava was a gem of a find when I found myself in a custody battle for my two boys. She knows the art of remaining patient and not letting ego or emotions get in the way. She has decades of experience in law and managing the court processes. My case was what they call a high conflict case with a varie...d range of issues. She went up against the most unscrupulous attorney and handled it with flawless class. Her strategy is simple, she was always very prepared and knew the details of my case, and more importantly the law. She always made me feel confident that every hearing we attended we'd come out one step closer to a positive outcome for my boys. She understands its not just a case, it is the welfare of a family in her hands. Custody battles are not a win/lost situation. She is not in it for the win. Instead she gives you insight so you can get the best outcome for the entire family regardless of what side of the table they sit on. In the end it is only the children that suffer and she really tries to limit the amount of pain the children have to endure. I gained custody early on in my case. Despite that she still tried to negotiate a amicable agreement. Unfortunately the situation did not end amicably. Ultimately custody of the children remained with me. The Family Court system is very difficult to navigate and the process is very long. The Court prefers parents to figure it out on their own...sometimes during that long process parents come to a mutual agreement. Sometimes they don't. When they don't great lawyers like Ava are your guiding light. She is the real deal!

After researching to find a great lawyer, Ava was the best choice in every way. From the moment I met Ava and explained my case, she made me feel so comfortable. Ava was so sure on winning me this case, that I trusted her in all that she said and did. I was going for guardianship for my grandson a...nd she got me custody. Talk about winning. Ava Gutfriend is the way to go when you need a great lawyer. She answered all my calls, questions and if I needed to meet with her, she made herself available. I will recommend her to everyone. Thanks Ava for always putting me at ease and mostly for granting me the rights to protect my grandson in every way. You are the best in every way, as a lawyer, a professional, and a great person. Thank you and God bless you.

Not all diamonds are forever. And if things get ugly, you'll find yourself like me - trying to navigate a court system steeped in dysfunction, racism and unconscious bias. A place where cases seem to be adjudicated by fiat. The fact is we are not represented equally and it's on you to find excel...lent counsel. Ava has the reputation (she's a fighter), recency (she knows all the players) and the experience (30+ yrs) to successfully represent you. An institution is only as good as the people who work within it and Ava excels where others fail. The system works when you hire competent, ethical counsel. You wanna win? Hire Ava.

I thought my divorce was gonna basically destroy my world and damage my kids in the process and it almost did. Not a day goes by that I don't believe I made the absolute correct choice in retaining Ava's services. She talked and walked me through the whole process from completing papers to how the c...ourt rooms actually works. What to expect and how to conduct myself. She advised me on taking notes on everything like days and nights I spent with my children, and incidents and expenses no matter how small or big. Thanks to Ava my divorce is near finalized and she was able to assist me in getting a custodian agreement that I wouldn't have ever thought I would be able to obtain in spending time with my children. She was firm and relentless in court that the other side of the case had no choice but to settle. My particular case didn't have much court room drama or explosive court battles but it was still difficult, stressful and at times hard to handle. My children mean everything to me and every second I know have with them is becuase of her dedication to my case as if I was her only client. I can't thank Ava enough for all she did.