Kimberly Anne Pelesz

Kimberly Anne Pelesz

3.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Peekskill, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation

20 N Division Street 2nd Floor, Peekskill, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kimberly A. Pelesz

20 N Division Street 2nd Floor, Peekskill, NY, 10566-2974

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Kimberly Anne Pelesz's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unprofessional Attorney

My suggestion is don't waste your time or give your money away to this person, she is not smart at all, she never does anything for your case, she only talks about how she is going to solve your case and already has the money in her bank. Don't waste your time with this lawyer. She charges for corres...pondence that she does not even respond to. So you keep sending emails after 48-72 hours & she still doesn't get back to you. More than 3-5 weeks waiting for the petitioner to provide evidence & he has nothing to provide to the court. This lawyer didn't submit a dismal of the case as she promised after she reviewed all the evidence I provided to her. Find another attorney!!!

Posted by Bimy | November 28, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Child support case

horrible lawyer, don't waste your time or give your money away with this person, she is an idiot who never does anything for your case, she only talks about how she is going to solve your case and already having the money in her hands, she forgets that it exists, don't waste your time with this pers...on

Posted by Charlene | June 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unprofessional and Hostile

I had an unfortunate experience when I hired Ms. Pelesz. She did not correctly file my divorce, she was unresponsive including during issues related to physical violence by the opposing party, and she was far from strategic in handling my case. She became extremely hostile when I confronted her about... her lack of communication/progress and mishandling of my case and did not own up to anything. Instead, she insisted that if I didn’t find other representation that she would file a motion to be removed from my case. This was a very dark time for me and she somehow made it exponentially worse. She did not fight or advocate me. Please take good care and do not use her.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Should be disbarred!! Reported this person to the bar assoc

Horrible lawyer. Absolutely destroyed my case in family court. Never returned calls has a terrible reputation unfortunately found out after she proved to be a liar abusive to the client & tanked the case just to run off w/ the retainer. Very unprofessional & actually harmed my case

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

WORST ATTORNEY EVER!!!

Please stay away from kimberly pelesz and the firm!!! I hired Kimberly pelesz to represent me in the Family Court, which was a worst nightmare. I would not recommend this attorney whatsoever to anyone.

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Kimberly Anne Pelesz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."

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Ronna DeLoe

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kimberly is a very talented attorney and I endorse her without reservation."

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Anthony Nigro

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kimberly is a sharp and savvy attorney who has the plus side of being approachable to her clients. A great choice for a prospective client."

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Steven Klein

Family lawyer

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Anthony Nigro

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Christopher York

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association

2011

Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Kimberly A. Pelesz

2011 - 2012

Partner, Law Office of Bennette & Pelesz, LLP

2009 - 2010

Adjunct Professor, Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Westchester Bar Association

Member

Westchester Women's Bar Association

Member

Dutchess County Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Binghamton University

MPA

2002

Binghamton University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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