Lauren E. Michaeli

Lauren E. Michaeli

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 13 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Yonkers, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

1250 Central Park Avenue., Yonkers, NY

About Lauren

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Equitable Distribution of Assets and Liabilities, Spousal and Child Support, Custody

16 years

40%
Child Custody 30%

Physical and Legal custody, Relocation

16 years

30%
Family 30%

Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Support, Spousal Support, Relocation, Legal Custody

16 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-600 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2012

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Farrauto, Berman Slater & Michaeli

1250 Central Park Avenue., Yonkers, NY, 10704

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Lauren E. Michaeli's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tina | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Competent, efficient, and compassionate

I would give Lauren a 100 stars if I could. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and efficient at navigating the court system. Her compassionate approach is comforting to clients who are often facing the most challenging life changes. She is affable yet tough which affords her great skill in neg...otiating. Above all, her honesty and sense of fairness is refreshing and rare. She will always do her utmost to affect to best outcome for her client. I am more than satisfied with her services.

Posted by Andrea | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce/my happily ever after

I don't write many reviews for anyone or anything. I am compel to write this one. It is so important to be comfortable and confident in your attorney. That is how I felt throughout the 2 year process. That length of time had nothing to do with Lauren Michaeli. From start to finish, it was like speaki...ng to a friend I knew for years and with the utmost professionalism. She was excellent at answering any and all my questions (in a timely manner) negotiating, and moving the process along. I have a few friends who went through a divorce and their lawyer went MIA (missing in action) They could not get any answers. I never once had that problem. If anyone has to go through this process, Lauren Michaeli doesn't add to your stress. She makes it, as painless as I guess it could be. I would recommend her anytime!!

Posted by Seth | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

A nightmare with a happy ending

On July 2016 the mother of our 6th month old twins boys did the unthinkable. She created an alleged situation about my parents and I and had all three of us served with a protection order with a stay away. Which eventually turned into one of the worse experience a first time father could never imagi...ne. Lauren was recommended to us by John Farrauto who is one of three partners of her Firm. Upon meeting Lauren she quickly created a case and assured me that I will be a father to both my sons after all is said and done. Lauren is a compassionate, empathetic attorney who is protective of her clients. Her willingness to make right of an unjust situation is comforting, making a long custody battle seem shorter than it really is. Her qualifications are clearly displayed on the walls of the office she resides in, reassuring you that you're investing in an extremely intelligent attorney and not some ambulance chaser looking for a dollar. During our 11 month battle in an out of court, supervised visits, protection orders, and an emotional rollercoaster that would break an average human being, Lauren didn't quit, she kept pushing our demands and not settling until we in fact felt what was being offered was fair. In the end what was promised to me did In fact came to be. My two children and I have the relationship I have dreamt of since the day their were born. The tears that were once shed from sadness, turned into tears joy. Lauren thank you for all you have done for the family and I. Your passion for justice has made this all possible and the family and I will be forever grateful!!!! I highly recommend Lauren E. Michaeli, Esq. From the firm of Farrauto, Berman & Slater to defend any parent caught up in a malicious custody battle because she cares and does WHATS RIGHT!!!

Lauren Michaeli

Replied last April 26, 2019

Seth, Your case was one of the cases that makes me love practicing family law. Thank you for keeping me in the loop with your boys. You're an awesome father and a great person!

Posted by TERESA | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

THE BEST

I truly was blessed to have found such a wonderful lawyer as well as a great person. From the very beginning, Lauren was compassionate, professional and supportive. She always kept me informed and called or emailed me back in a timely manner. I really can't say enough about her. She is a WIN WIN....

Lauren Michaeli

Replied last April 26, 2019

Thank you, Teresa! I'm glad we got you out of a bad situation and onto the next chapter of your life!

Posted by Matt | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Dedicated, Attentative, Intelligent, and most importantly, caring.

Lauren has gone above and beyond for my son and I in and out of court, she has the perfect balance of strong mind and gentleness that when combined with her ability to read people and the court room, it makes her an impeccable and impressive force. Watching her work has instilled in me faith and conf...idence in her abilities that I never thought I’d see. If that wasn’t enough, she was also thoughtful, not just of my wallet but of the well being of my son and I. I would hire Lauren each and every time without any hesitation.

Lauren Michaeli

Replied last April 26, 2019

Matt, I appreciate you sharing your experience. You and your son are often on my mind and in my heart and I will not stop protecting you both.

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Lauren E. Michaeli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Michaeli is a highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Shelby Neiss

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Michaeli is the highest caliber professional, with an understanding and sympathetic ear. She can fully represent a client's best interests on paper and in the courtroom. Not one to pull punches, she will always be honest and up front with you about your case and your best options for success."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2025

10 best family law attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Three Best Divorce Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2023

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2022

Three Best Divorce Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2017

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2017

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

2017 Top 10, American Jurist Institute

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Female Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Three Best Yonkers Divorce Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2015

Recognized Attorney, Who's Who Legal

2012

Archibald R. Murray Award, Summa Cum Laude, Fordham University School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli

2011 - 2013

Associate, The Penichet Firm, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2013 - Present

Westchester County Bar Association

2013 - Present

Yonkers Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

2015 - 2018

NYSBA Committee on Children and the Law

2015 - 2018

Long Island Chihuahua Rescue

Foster

2009 - 2016

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue

Coordinator

Sample of Legal Cases

Lavery v. O'Sullivan

Affirmed. Prevailed at the trial level and on appeal

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Education

2012

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

New York State Bar Association

NYSBA Mock Trial Judge

2015

Family Law Update, Yonkers

Family Law Update

Languages

English

Activity

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