Faith Getz Rousso

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Faith Getz Rousso

also known as Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C.

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 34 years

Adoption Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family

600 Old Country Road, Suite 410, Garden City, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Faith

Biography

Are you considering adoption? Pregnant? Interested in foster care adoption? We can guide you...

We represent adoptive parents, step parents, and expectant parents in the adoption process.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Adoption 90%

I represent both potential adoptive parents and expectant mothers in domestic adoption situations with kindness and compassion. Step parent adoption, Single parents, Same sex parents and traditional families

18 years | 500 cases

90%
Family 10%

Divorce mediation, family court hearings, foster care adoptive parent representation, child support hearings, custody hearings

22 years | 20 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C.

600 Old Country Road, Suite 410, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Posted by Paul | September 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

You gotta have Faith!

The Law Office of Faith Getz Russo, Esq., and Mia, her IT and tech person, have been our guiding light and faithful stewards/cheerleaders during our three-year long journey to becoming adoptive parents. My wife and I found each other late in life. She always wanted the experience of being a mother, a...nd having a family. Unfortunately, having biological children at our age was not an option for a variety of reasons. In many ways, the adoption process can be humbling, painful, and humiliating. Faith and Mia were there for us every step of the way, encouraging us to be more hopeful, to do more, push through it and keep hope alive when all we had was no news or bad news for years at a time. Faith truly lives up to her name. She is a leading advocate and legal expert in the adoption world with years of successful placements. She has built a community of like-minded adoptive parents who can support one another through this difficult process and reminds everyone how important it is to put yourself out there so expectant birth parents can find you. When things got complicated, she, and her network of contacts, worked as hard as anyone I know to be there for us and get us over the finish line. Faith will hold your hand, push you forward, remind you of the work you still need to do, and, when it counts the most, she will be there and move heaven and earth to get the job done. And most of all, she makes herself available to her clients when they need her and is always completely honest and clear about where things stand at any point. Mia is her secret weapon: she is a truly upbeat person who knows coding and programming, can provide tech support and is social media savvy to boot. She can help you build and improve your website to put your best foot forward, provide ideas for how and what to post on social media and help guide you through any and all tech issues. Mia will meet with you virtually to offer tips, tricks and approaches to help you get the most exposure online so you can put your authentic self out there and hopefully catch the eye of someone who is looking for an adoptive parent just like you. And the thing that makes them so good at what they do, and so caring and empathetic, is both Faith and Mia have personal experience with adoption, so they know not just what they’re talking about but can also can relate to your struggles. So, if this sounds like something you’ve been looking for and you’re ready to begin your adoption journey take a leap with Faith and contact the Law Office of Faith Getz Russo, Esq. at (516) 500-9292 or email her at [email protected] and find out more at privateadoptlaw.com.

Posted by amanda | July 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Faith made us a family.

When we first started our adoption journey, we knew there would be challenges, but we could never have imagined just how many unexpected personal hurdles would come our way. Through every twist and turn, Faith Getz Rousso was a constant source of knowledge, reassurance, and unwavering support. Fai...th handled every obstacle with professionalism, compassion, and incredible determination. No matter what came up, she had a solution or knew exactly who to call. One of the things that impressed us most was the strong relationships she has built throughout the adoption community. Her connections with the people responsible for approving our paperwork were invaluable and played a huge role in helping everything move as efficiently as possible. Her assistant, Mia, was also essential throughout the process, bringing valuable expertise in social media and website building that helped support and strengthen our journey. Because of Faith's dedication and ability to navigate the process, we were able to leave Mississippi much sooner than we ever expected and begin our 18-hour drive home with our beautiful daughter, Ellie. Adoption is one of the most emotional and important journeys a family can take, and having someone like Faith in your corner makes all the difference. She genuinely cares about her clients and fights for the best possible outcome every step of the way. Today, our hearts are full because Ellie is home with us, and we will forever be thankful for Faith's guidance, expertise, and kindness. We recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone considering adoption. She helped make our dream of becoming a family a reality, and for that, we can never thank her enough.

Posted by April | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Dreams do come true!!

Faith made my dream come true after another attorney notched up my case. From my first conversation with Faith, I knew she really meant that she could make this adoption happen. She is responsive to phone calls, emails and texts. I wish I knew about her before I hired the other law firm. I highly re...commend Faith without hesitation. She puts her whole heart and soul in what she does.

Posted by Rachael | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly REcommend

We are incredibly grateful for the support and guidance we received from Faith during our adoption journey. From the very beginning, she made the process smooth, clear, and as stress-free as possible. Faith was always compassionate, attentive, and professional, taking the time to answer all our quest...ions and ensuring we understood each step. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, we were able to bring our child home without worry. We highly recommend Faith to anyone going through the adoption process. She truly made a difference in our lives.

Posted by Clare | December 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful attorney… wonderful person

We had a complicated adoption case which went to trial. Faith worked with us diligently until the trial concluded in our favor… it took 3 years and she never missed a beat. Many times it seemed Faith knew us better than we knew ourselves. She is dedicated above and beyond professional demands. Would ...recommend her as both an attorney and an incredible person.

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Faith Getz Rousso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clifford Greenberg

Adoption lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Faith is an excellent, caring and enthusiastic attorney and advocate for her clients. I have and will continue to refer her prospective adoptive parents and birth parents."

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Bradley Siegel

Adoption lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Faith Getz Rousso not only uses her knowledge , wisdom and experience, she pursues her clients cases with every bit of her heart and soul."

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Samuel Flatt

Adoption lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In addition to knowing Ms. Rousso in the professional networking context, my wife and I consulted with her when exploring our options for starting a family. Aside from being knowledgeable and professional, we found her to be warm, kind and sympathetic to our situation, and exactly the kind of person you'd want to have with you at every step of a process as complicated and emotional as an adoption."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Aaron Britvan

Associations

2024 - Present

American Inns of Court-Family Law

2024 - Present

Women’s Bar Association of New York

Co-chair Reproductive Rights Committee

2023 - Present

Gift of Adoption

Board Member

2021 - Present

WE CARE/ Nassau County Bar Association

Advisory Board

2016 - Present

National Counsil for Adoption (NCFA)

Member

2015 - Present

NY Boutique Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Attorney Round Table

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Adoption Committee Member

2021 - 2024

Nassau County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2015 - 2021

Nassau County Bar Association, Adoption Committee

Chairperson

2015 - 2024

Nassau County Women's Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1990

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Roslyn Adult Education

Myths and Realities of Adoption

N/A

Adoptive Parent Committee

Single Parent Adoption

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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