Maxine Karen Last

Maxine Karen Last

4.4
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

600 Old Country Road, Suite 310, Garden City, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

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Licensed in Connecticut for 36 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1989

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Maxine K. Last, Esq.

600 Old Country Road, Suite 310, Garden City, NY, 11530-4785

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Maxine Karen Last's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by June | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Glad I had her in my court!

Maxine, Rachel and their office staff were one of the best people I've worked with. They're knowledgeable, courteous and everyone knows who I am whenever I called. I'm not just a number in their book. Maxine and Rachel were easy to talk to and listened to what I want. They're not afraid to tell m...e when the law is not on my side and together we figured out what's acceptable for me. They made the process very clear from the beginning. When I got tired of waiting for an agreement, Rachel is always there to calm me down and tell me we'll get an agreement, stating a law suit is too costly and would take too much time when they would make more money.

Posted by Dana | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Former Client

Maxine Last was my lawyer for my divorce. Not only is she professional, she is tough, patient, and has the ability to simultaneously be supportive while fully standing her ground to achieve what I was looking for in a settlement. She takes a very sensible approach to what is a highly emotionally cha...rged situation. I highly recommend her as a divorce lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Smart and a Plus to have on your side

I came to Maxine K Last through a friend. She is amazing. She is a true professional and very smart. I was up against an ex that would not negotiate and dragged the divorce on for years. At the end she got the job done . Great staff and great practice. Strongly recommend !

Posted by Hugh | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A winner!

Maxine is personable and friendly, but a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. We had great experience with her, and she helped us relocate our grandson from NY to FL to a better environment. We felt like she was a member of the family. I highly recommend Maxine.

Posted by Bruce | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Excellent Attorney

Attentive to my needs. Knowledgeable in asset distribution, debt assignment, child support and maitanience calculations. I recommend Maxine 100%

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Kim Ciesinski

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have have had several cases with Maxine as opposing counsel all of which were settled. She is extremely competent, pragmatic and honest. Maxine practices with compassion and integrity. I fully endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, The Law Offices of Maxine K. Last

1991 - 1999

Associate, Law Offices of Dominic Barbara

Associations

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Nassau County Bar Association

Special Master - Mediation Certification

Education

1989

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude

1982

University of Vermont

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

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