David Schnall

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David Schnall

4.9
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 33 years

Child custody Lawyer at Jamaica, NY
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Family

155-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About David

Biography

Powerful and Effective Family Law Representation At An Affordable Price. 718-736-2322

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2021 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

David Schnall Attorney At Law

155-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY, 11432

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New York Office

404 East 55th Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY, 10022

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David Schnall's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Sabita | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Support

David is an amazing attorney. He works with you, so he is affordable. He also responds within 24 hours and keeps you updated on your case. I have referred him to all my friends and family. Very grateful for the help I always receive from him. He worked for me 20 years ago on a custody and child supp...ort case and worked for me this year again and I am truly satisfy. I will forever be grateful to you David Schnall.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent.articulate sharp shooter

I met David online while looking for a lawyer to represent me in Newyork for a child custody battle between me and my Ex.I was able to reach him over the weekend we discussed the matter I immediately knew I liked him because he listened and he immediately understood my case and assured me how and wha...t we need to do.He also took time to reachout to my lawyer in Texas free of charge.his fees were very affordable we discussed again before the court date,covered all areas we could be exposed to unforseen forces.Boom!!! We won the the case.i do really appreciate his service, cost and professionalism.He's the best am living witness.

Posted by Darrin | March 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

BEYOND EXPECTATION

My Name is Darrin I'm A retired NYCPD Lieutenant I been involved in Family Court for closed to 6 years involving Child Custody of my Daughter Now 6 years Old ..I was extremely Disappointed and frustrated with How the System in particularly The Referee( Judge ) and more importantly the Lawyers I had ...hirer prior to Attorney David Schnall My Disappointment was how obviously bias the Referee( Judge) seem to be I had heard that Fathers do poorly in these family Courts but I thought surely that's exaggerated abd to my chagrin I discovered that indeed their is Conscious or perhaps an Unconscious bias in that it seemed what I had to say and offer was irrelevant to The Judge I became frustrated as every Attorney I hired stated things at initial hiring interview encouraging Me that they would fight vigorously so that I would retain them and then perform in totally opposite at hearing and upon confronting them after their performance at hearing They ALL would stating that family Court is really A kangaroo court, that I'm not able as A father to really be heard by A court Dominated By Female working Mothers ( as Judges/Referees) I have hired 3 Attorneys and paid consulting fees to Two other Attorney Prior to Meeting and hiring David Schnall The Prior 3 Attorneys that I hired ALL TOOK my MONEY and didn't even Bother to present my case, My position on Why I should have Custody in fact One of the Attorney whom made me all types of promises of his due diligence failed to even present one article of evidence to sway the judge to grant me custody ..NOT EVEN basic Photographs of me and My Daughter ...So when I again sort an Attorney to represent me in A hearing I didn't have high or even moderate expectation. I assume MR, David Schall would be the same as all those other Lawyers tell you everything you want to hear at the initial meeting in order for you to sign a retainer ..and then you wouldn't hear from them until right before your hearing date where they wouldn't truly know in-depth your case or your positions on issues . David Schnall was phenomenal at that first meeting. He looked sharp and more importantly he was confident and STRAIGHT FORWARD, He also interacted with me in A manner that seem really personal Like he saw me He heard me Like I said I'm a retire NYC Police officer having served 20 years On patrol I'm use to hearing BS. I can detect dishonesty ..MR David Schnall registered as truthful However I still had my doubts as I had been BURNED SERVERLY and those of you whom are UNFORTUANELY in family court understand what I'm talking about ...MR David Schnall has performed in court on MY BEHAVE and that of my Child far BEYOND my expectation and what I had thought possible at my LAST HEARING MR David Schnall Performed Brilliantly He seized control of the process( The hearing) and obtain and WON EVERY POINT AND CONDITION I DESIRE while simultaneously having ALL the petitioner's motions and modification dismissed I have been in family court over 5 years and this was THE FIRST TIME I truly was heard through representation and UPON being HEARD through MR David Schnall VOICE. The Referee for the FIRST TIME RULED COMPLETELY IN MY FAVOR!!!!!! I have NEVER written A review of Anybody or anything in All the 60 years of my Life!!! but those of you out there whom hope and Disappointment is A REALITY that you are NOT BEING HEARD in family court and that Lawyers have taken your Money and giving you NOTHING to the point where you feel ROBBED don't give up HOPE give David Schnall A call HE IS THE TRUTH...HE WILL STRONGLY INTELLIGENTLY EXPERTLY represent you and CHAMPION your cause So that YOU can be THE PARENT YOU DESIRE TO BE TO YOUR CHILD or CHILDERN Thank You David Schnall for being WHAT A LAWYER and AN ADVOCATE should be for His or Her Client

Posted by SUZETTE | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

AMAZING SERVICE

I AM SO TOGETHER I AM GETTING OUT A DIVORCE FEELING BLESSED AND OVERJOYED BY THE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM THE COURAGE I RECEIVED. I MET WITH 4 DIFFERENT ATTORNEYS AND WAS SO OVERWHELMED AND SAD AND WALKED IN TO THE OFFICE OF MR SCHNALL AFTER GOOD REVIEWS AND AND NEEDED LEGAL REPRSENTATON ON THE DAY... BEFORE COURT MR SCHNALL SAID SUZETTE RELAX WE WILL COME OUT HEAD STRONG I NOT ONLY GOT MY RESTRAINING ORDER SERVED GOT MY SPOUSAL SUPPORT GOT MY DIVORCE IT HAS AS BEEN A LONG ROAD BUT HAVING AN ATTORNEY FIGHT FOR YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY IS A BLESSING ON DAYS I WAS SO SICK AND COULD NOT MAKE IT TO COURT AND MR SCHNALL WAS THERE ON TIME AND I FELT LIKE I WAS THERE HE KEPT ME UPDATED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. HE DID NOT OVERCHARGE ME HE BROKE DOWN EVERY ASPECT OF THE CASE AND WHAT AND WHICH WAY IS THE LEGAL WAY..... AND THE REPERCUSSION'S OF WHAT PATHWAY THE 3 DIFFERENT CASES ARE LINKED TO EACH OTHER AND THERE WERE TIMES I WANTED TO JUST SCREAM BUT MY ATTORNEY SAID SUZETTE YOU ARE STRONG JUST STAY FOCUS YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. MR STRAUS AND MR SCHNALL ARE THE PERFECT TEAM THEY ARE VERY TACTICAL AND I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE BOTH. I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL AND RECOMMEND THESE TWO ATTORNEYS FOR ANY FAMILY, CHILD CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT ETC..... GO AHEAD AND TRY THEM YOU WILL THANK ME LATER BECAUSE NOT ONLY ARE THEY QUALIFIED THEY ARE 5 MINS FROM FAMILY COURT ON JAMAICA AVENUE AND 7 MINS FROM QUEENS SUPREME COURT!!!!!!

Posted by Antonette | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

AMAZING LAWYER!!!

David Schnall was highly amazing!!! He was very professional, very confident also he was helpful. Mr Schnall showed interest & concerns in my case he was very straight forward with me which is very good and because of him my case was successful & I got everything I wanted also I love the fact that he... didn't over charge me like most attorneys not only was he reasonable with his price Mr schnall was about his work & winning my case which is excellent & I would highly recommend him to anyone. I'm very happy that he represented me.

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Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Suspension issued in NY, 2016

updated on 12/07/2017

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

David’s comment:

“Suspension was solely due to a personal tax issue with New York State and had nothing to do with the practice of law. This firm has represented over one thousand clients and there has never been a complaint from a client and no discipline has ever been administered as result of the representation of a client.”

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Law Office of David Schnall

2002 - 2012

Public Defender, New York City Family Court

Education

1991

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Accounting

Languages

English

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