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Menachem Mendel White
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Biography
The White Law Group has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in local courts. We have helped hundreds of clients through divorces, separations, child custody issues, and much more. While this is certainly going to be a difficult experience in your life, we want to work with you to help get you through it as quickly and painlessly as possible
When we represent you, we promise to fight hard to get the results that you desire. We will always put your best interests first and put our experience to work for you. In addition, we will always be up front and honest with you about our legal opinions so you always know where you stand.
Whether you are facing a divorce, separation, child custody issue or any other family law problem, give so we can work on your behalf.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
18 years | 300 cases
Criminal Defense
30%
16 years | 3,000 cases
Family
30%
18 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Menachem White PLLC
26 Court St Ste 405, Brooklyn, NY, 11242-1134
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Posted by Maria | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
I hired Mr. White to assist my son with his case against the New York City Police Department. My son has never been arrested before and Mr. White was able to get his case dismissed. I highly recommend Mr. White to anyone who needs an attorney for their family law and criminal cases. He is understa...
Posted by Keyon | November 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Help me tremendously!
I wanted a straight forward divorce with as little back and forth as possible. Unfortunately my ex-wife had other plans. After several false allegations, and order of protections, Menachem help guide me though these legal issues. If it wasn't for him I would probably been locked up right now. He also...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2022 | Family
BF
Gave a fantastic consultation and demonstrated extensive knowledge of the NYS courts and our family related case.
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
Mr. White is the most compassionate, intelligent, attorney I have ever dealt with. He took my wrongful criminal case & got it dismissed within a month. He kept me posted the whole time. He answered all my questions, he returned my calls within a half an hour. He was thourough, he was knowledgeable, a...
Posted by Norma | March 06, 2017 | Adoption
Excellent consultation!
Mr. White effectively answered all my questions concerning the adoption and guardianship process, which enabled me to move forward in a much more positive direction. Thank you Mr. Menachem M. White!
Menachem White
Replied last March 06, 2017It was wonderful working with you. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
Menachem Mendel White's Lawyer Endorsements
"I’ve known Mendy for almost 18 years! He’s a fabulous attorney who zealously fights for his clients’ rights!"
"Menachem is a fantastic litigator and a wealth of knowledge. He truly cares about his clients and has a great rapport with court personal, judges, and staff. Menachem was opposing counsel on a child support matter and I fully endorse his representative."
"I knew Mendy at the Brooklyn DA. An honest and caring attorney unlike so many others."
"Mendy is an experienced attorney who provides excellent legal representation to those who are dealing with the emotional issues of a divorce. I have wholeheartedly referred him to my clients in need of his services."
"Strong advocate for his client's. Always professional."
"I have known Mr. White for over six years. We were colleagues at the Kings County District Attorney's Office. He is an honest, straight forward, and dedicated attorney who truly cares about his clients. I gladly recommend Mr. White."
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Meredith Miller
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Christopher Chimeri
Appeals lawyer
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Elisha Wellerstein
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Prosecutor in 2011, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
2010
Racial and Ethnic Diversity Award, Touro Law Center
2010
Exemplary Contributions to Quality of Student, Touro Law Center
2010
Exceptional Contribution to the Growth of the Law Center, Touro Law Center
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Menachem M. White, Esq. PLLC
2011 - 2014
Prosecutor, Kings County District Attorney, Nyc
Associations
2013 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Herm
Case dismissed
VA v. SA
Case dismissed
Education
2010
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Touro College
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2015
Criminal Law and Custody
Criminal Law and Custody
2015
Conference for custody and child support
Custody and child support
2014
The Pitfalls of the Matrimonial Retainer Part II
The Pitfalls of the Matrimonial Retainer
2014
The Pitfalls of the Matrimonial Retainer Part 3
Divorce and Custody
2014
Divorce, Custody and Support: An Introduction
Divorce, Custody and Support
Publications
2014
New York Law Journal
The Pitfalls of the Matrimonial Retainer
2014
Legal Advertiser
Divorce and Custody
2014
Legal Advertiser
Retainer agreements: A thought
Languages
English
Hebrew
Yiddish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I transfer my custody order from PA to NY and, how do I go about having the order enforced?
17 Jun 2015
Q&A
Can text messages from my wife' phone be subpoenaed from my Verizon account.
18 Jun 2015
Q&A
Do i have to give a witness statement in an assault?
18 Jun 2015