Jennifer Jill O'Hara

Jennifer Jill O'Hara

also known as Jennifer O'Hara, J. O'Hara & Associates, P.C.

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

445 Hamilton Ave Suite 604, White Plains, NY

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

My matrimonial and family law experience includes litigation of numerous divorces, child custody and support matters, negotiation and drafting of separation, settlement and prenuptial agreements, and extensive legal research and writing.

22 years

90%
Appeals 10%

I have perfected and successfully argued numerous appeals dealing with matrimonial and custody matters before the Appellate Division, Second Department.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

J. O'Hara & Associates, PC

445 Hamilton Ave Suite 604, White Plains, NY, 10601

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Jennifer Jill O'Hara's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I would definitely not recommend this attorney.

I feel that Jennifer did not do a good job with my case. She arrived late and unprepared for court. Her legal advice was inaccurate. My legal fees were much higher than she said they would be. I lost custody of my children as well as my home due to her legal guidance. I would not recommend using this... attorney.

Posted by RP | November 10, 2014 | Child Custody

More than just a lawyer

Jennifer handled my child custody case while working for CHNNB. That year was a nightmare... and I could not have gotten through it without her guidance and support. Her judgement was spot-on, every step of the way. She always knew what action to take, when and why to take it, and how to handle ea...ch and every situation. I would email/call her almost daily with new developments, and Jennifer was consistently responsive, patient, and genuine in her every action. At the conclusion of the trial, I was awarded sole legal and physical custody of my now five year old son, and got him out of a very dangerous situation. I could not have done this without Jennifer advocating for and with me. Most impressive, I called her a month ago to request documents from my trial. It was the first time I had spoken to her in three years, and Jennifer remembered everything; details about my case, my son's name, and even asked about my family. We spent almost a full hour catching up on the phone, and of course I received the documents the next week. All in all, Jennifer O'Hara is a genuine, caring person --not to mention a great lawyer. I can't thank her enough, and am forever grateful to her, for having helped my family through the toughest year of our life.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2012 | Child Custody

Communicative & knowledgable

Jennifer O'hara handled my custody case in the best way possible for me. She was very analytical of all of my paperwork and had all the legal knowledge and creativity to bring the best solutions. She communicates very persuasively and with credibiltiy in court. She also can explain the different c...hoices to take in a way that was understanding to a client. I would recommend her.

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Jennifer Jill O'Hara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."

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Elisa Claro

Child custody lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer is one of the best attorney's in her field. She is smart, knows the law and how to handle difficult cases. Her clients are routinely pleased with her representation of their case."

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Ronna DeLoe

Child custody lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Spencer

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jennifer for many years. Jennifer is well-respected by her fellow attorneys and by others in the legal community. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Costantino Fragale

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is known for being a tenacious lawyer in representing her clients without ever compromising her probity. She is a true credit to the legal community and respected by every colleague who worked with her, or as opposing counsel on a matter."

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Akram Louis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jennifer Jill O'Hara. She is one of the best Family/Matrimonial attorney in Westchester and I had the privilege in working with her on several family law matters"

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Theresa Girolamo

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Jennifer for almost three years as associates in a mid-size firm. She is a consummate professional, very easy to work with and quickly develops a excellent rapport with clients. Jennifer is particularly knowledgeable in the area of child custody and visitation issues, but equally adept at complex financial matters."

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Amanda Fried

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is compassionate, creative, knowleagable, professional, and diligent. She makes each client a priority, and has a special talent for making her clients feel at ease during an extremely stressful time. She is admired and respected by her peers, and her clients never fail to tell her how lucky they feel to have found her. She is a wonderful advocate to have in your corner."

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Kimberly Thomsen

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. O'Hara is a smart and compassionate attorney. She is well skilled in her area of practice."

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Akram Louis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Elisa Claro

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner, J. O'Hara & Associates, PC

2014 - 2020

Chair of the Family Law Group, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP

Associations

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Ekstra v. Ekstra, 78 AD3d 990 (2010)

Successfully defended award of sole custody

Ekstra v. Ekstra, 49 AD3d 594 (2008)

Order reversed, on the law, and remitted

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Education

2002

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

State University of New York, College at Purchase

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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