Rachel Elizabeth Tanguay

Can’t wait to get the minutes from the court hearing and file a complaint against this judge for biased and being sexist against a father. As a an officer of the court and an active sitting judge in Rockland county family court, someone who took an oath to uphold the law and to be fair and not biased..., she’s a joke and should have her cases reviewed. How does a judge tell a father who is fighting to provide a better life for his child, that everything he says is a lie, meanwhile the mother gets on the stand admits to being neglectful, admits to alienating the child from his father, has her witnesses get on the stand and lie (their stories completely conflict with hers), the mother’s own witness testifies the child is uncontrollable and yet the judge steps in as an attorney and LEADS THE WITNESS into giving her a reason as to why the child is acting out to it goes against the father. Goes to show, “Judge” Tanguay solely goes by the word of the mother, never mind what was proven. Never mind court records. Never mind the mother and her witnesses all contradicting themselves. Instead all the perjury don’t by the mother and her witnesses is forgiven bc the mother CLAIMS she’s a first responder, if you looked at the records, you would have seen that was a lie too. Good job Joke.. I mean Judge Tanguay.

Rachel is the consummate perfectionist. As an attorney who practices in a different area, I was referred to Rachel by a colleague. We all know how difficult divorces are and post judgment enforcement for child support. Rachel was meticulous, left no stone unturned and helped me stay calm in a foru...m which was emotionally charged. After extensive litigation, Rachel prevailed on the child support claim, reviewed the Court's order, corrected same and due to the manner in which she litigated, I was awarded a substantial portion of attorney's fees as well.

Rachel Tanguay-McGuane represented a member of my immediate family in a highly contentious divorce that had been purposely drawn out for years by the opposing party who was willfully uncooperative and changed lawyers frequently. Rachel was skilled in keeping on top of the situation and cutting throug...h all the obstacles and the constant changes of opposing counsel to keep the case moving ahead. She gave personalized attention and demonstrated an outstanding level of attention to detail in keeping track of all the complications and haggling over the division of assets opposite a party that tried every maneuver in the book to confound the court system. Rachel remained highly professional throughout always seeking the fairest and most equitable solution to the situation. Rachel has extensive experience and could speak to prior and relevant case law and explain the implications and how these matters would apply and be viewed by the local court. She was able to assertively advocate for the best and most reasonable position to advance and finalize the case. Without her level of determination and dedication, this case would have dragged on much, much longer.

My parents’ divorce was unfortunately one of the more tumultuous divorces one would hear about. Years of custody battles, child support hearings, and visitation arguments left me without a voice. During the later years of these custody battles Rachel Tanguay-McGuane became my attorney and my voice. S...he was passionate about the law and was interested in me not just as a client who it was her job to listen to because of the check she’d be receiving, but interested me as a person who existed outside of his parents’ court battles. Attorney-client privilege/confidentiality was of the utmost importance to her. She gave me her work number and email but insisted I take-down her cell number in case of an emergency. Rachel was attentive and patient with me as she guided me through practice testimonies for my appearances before the judge. Her judgment was sound and I respect her work ethic and her kindness is to be admired. Rachel Tanguay-McGuane became not just a lawyer, but a friend who realized I had a voice and gave me the microphone so everyone could hear it. Hopefully no other legal troubles are in my future, but if so, I know which lawyer I would call to represent me. I thank her, and we still keep in touch.

Rachel Tanguay-McGuane was a great lawyer. She fought very hard for us in court. She always called back when we had concerns or questions. She researched for our case and was always well prepared to face the judge to defend us. If it wasn't for Rachel's experience and advice we would have lost... everything. We highly recommend this lawyer