Steven P. Forbes

Steven P. Forbes

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Appeals Lawyer at Jamaica, NY
Practice Areas: Appeals, Domestic Violence, Family, Juvenile

15301 Jamaica Ave Ste 201, Jamaica, NY

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Appeals 35%

Any and all appeals from family court cases

31 years

35%
Domestic Violence 25%

Orders of Protection

31 years

25%
Family 25%

Custody, visitation, child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights

31 years

25%
Juvenile Law 15%

Juvenile delinquency

31 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven P. Forbes

15301 Jamaica Ave Ste 201, Jamaica, NY, 11432-3826

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Steven P. Forbes's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody

Posted by Lisa | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Personal service

Mr. Forbes is an awesome attorney who actually listens to his clients and their families. He is professional in court and is familiar with the current presiding judges and referees within the Queens Family Court located in Jamaica. My case is child custody. With Mr. Forbes' help, I have been able... to keep full custody for the past 5 years even with the other side fighting constantly.

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David Bliven

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr Forbes. I've both handled cases in which we've been on the same side - as well as opposite sides. He's not only a diligent practitioner, but also honest, forthright and professional. Potential clients with Family Law cases in Queens will be well-served by retaining him."

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Scott Lanin

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Steven Forbes to anyone who needs help with a family law or a child abuse case. He is an intelligent and experienced attorney who has appeared many times in court on these types of cases and worked with many clients successfully. He understands these laws and provides tenacious and relentless advocacy for his clients to protect their rights. He is practical and will not waste time or money. Clients can trust that they are in good hands with Steven!"

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Scott Lanin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

5.0 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Steven P. Forbes, Esq.

Associations

2000 - Present

2nd Department Appeals Panel

Member

2000 - Present

2nd Department 18-b Panel

Member

1994 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Milagros A.W.

Reversed by the Appellate Division

In re Zimmerman

Case Dismissed - Child Returned to Parent

In re Lucinda R.

Reversed by the Appellate Division

Shondel J. v. Mark D.

Affirmed by the NYS Court of Appeals

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Education

1994

St Johns

J.D.

1990

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Languages

English

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