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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best there is !

Lauren has been my attorney for 5 years and is the best there is. She is smart, honest, dedicated to her clients, and knows how to perfectly handle all situations. She has accurately predicted and anticipated what would happen in every single step of my case. She has kept me & my child safe and I cou...ldn’t be more thankful I found her.

Posted by Lisa | April 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thanks Lauren

My name is Lisa. I was going through a depressing divorce in 2020-2021 and I needed a lawyer who would fight for me in a professional manner. I did my reviews and that’s how I retained Lauren . Lauren, I want to thank you for going down this journey with me. Lauren was always replying to my text, ema...ils and if she didn’t answer my call I would get a response. Even on the weekends she would reply. Lauren also takes the time to meet with me online to go through the process and explain and answer my questions. Thanks again Lauren for your compassion, your dedication and for your support. Lisa

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 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 Anthony Marini | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Lauren Michaeli saved my life !

This is the first time I’ve ever written a review in my life. It’ll probably be different from most others ;so pay attention. In 2011 I began a 7 year court battle nitemare of custody and child support with my ex wife involving my then 15 year old son. After 6 years of dealing with corrupt judges ,... lying witnesses , crooked cops , and three unethical money grubbing parasites who called themselves attorneys , I was at the end of my rope , and in an extremely dark place. I had also gone thru tens of thousands of dollars. Then I called Lauren in early 2017. I won’t go into details about my case but within 60 days she had resolved all the problems that others couldn’t do in the last several years. She’s not only a brilliant attorney but one of the kindest honest people I’ve ever met. A truly beautiful human being. I was brought back from a deep dark place to begin living my life again. To this day Lauren is still my attorney and also a great friend and I can never thank her enough.

Lauren Michaeli

Replied last April 26, 2019

Anthony, as always, thank you for your kindness! I'm so glad I was able to help. Know that I'm on your side for whatever life throws your way!

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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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