Sari Martin Friedman

Sari Martin Friedman

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 45 years

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

666 Old Country Road, Suite 704, Garden City, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

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Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law

666 Old Country Road, Suite 704, Garden City, NY, 11530

Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law

120 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 307, White Plains, NY, 10605

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Sari Martin Friedman's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Barry | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Compassionate Fathers Rights and Legal Communication Skills. TY. Dr. BG

Remarkable service and professionalism with a personal and caring attorney. Sari helped me years ago, with the parental alienation and Father’s Rights meetings. In addition after 5 years in court with another attorney, on the first court date, in the hallway Attorney Friedman sat and quietly listened... to my children’s mother and advised her gently of best course, and we parted courts forever after that. Although the parental alienation is still a chronic challenge my experience with Attorney Friedman was transformative, especially when women generally have prejudged men in matrimonial matters, as well as the judges. Attorney Friedman stands alone with her staff as the best I know on Long Island. Compassionate and affordable.

Posted by Dave | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

Sari is an EXCELLENT attorney. I used her for both of my divorces and she is as good as it gets!! Sari’s decades of knowledge and wisdom were truly impressive and she is a real fighter. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Posted by Daphne | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Tenacious and Zealous Advocate for Justice

When I found myself facing the daunting challenge of divorce and custody battles, I knew I needed a fierce advocate by my side. Sari Friedman proved to be more than just an attorney; she was a relentless champion for my rights and the well-being of my family. From the very first consultation, I felt ...reassured by her tenacity and unwavering dedication to my case. Sari’s extensive experience in family law is immediately apparent. Her deep understanding of the legal intricacies, coupled with her strategic thinking, set her apart as a formidable force in the courtroom. Sari doesn’t just practice law; she lives and breathes it, constantly staying abreast of the latest developments to ensure she’s providing the most effective representation possible. Throughout the many years she has advocated for me, Sari has shown an incredible zeal that never waned. Her fierce determination to fight for my best interests was evident in every step of the process. She skillfully navigated the complexities of my case, always prepared with a robust strategy and a meticulous attention to detail. Sari’s ability to anticipate the opposition’s moves and counter them with precision was nothing short of impressive. Beyond her remarkable legal acumen, Sari’s compassion and empathy made a world of difference during such a challenging time. She took the time to understand not just the legal aspects, but also the emotional nuances of my situation. Sari’s holistic approach ensured that I felt supported and understood, which was invaluable during the tumultuous journey of divorce and custody proceedings. I cannot praise Sari’s team enough. Her staff is a reflection of her own professionalism and dedication. Jennifer Moran, in particular, played a crucial role in organizing my lenghty case. Her organizational skills and attention to detail were instrumental in keeping everything on track. Jennifer’s ability to manage the complexities of my case with efficiency and precision was a testament to the high standards upheld by Sari Friedman’s practice. Every interaction with Sari’s office was marked by professionalism and genuine care. The entire team worked seamlessly to ensure that no detail was overlooked, and I always felt that my case was in the best possible hands. They were responsive, communicative, and always ready to provide the support I needed. To conclude, Sari Friedman is a tenacious and zealous attorney who will fiercely advocate for you. Her unwavering dedication, coupled with an exceptional team, ensures that you receive top-notch representation. If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for your rights with passion and precision, look no further than Sari Friedman. She has been my steadfast advocate for many years, and I am profoundly grateful for her relentless pursuit of justice on my behalf.

Posted by Ryan | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

All she wants is money

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! If I could give you any piece of advice it would be to stay as far away from this law firm as possible. They are a bunch of crooks and lousy lawyers. They are modern day snake oil salesmen. I have never in my life encountered someone who is as Money Hungry as Sari.. She lacks moral...s and empathy. When you hire a lawyer and pay as much as I did you would expect loyalty and sympathy but not with Sari. She would knock you over to grab a Quarter off the floor..First after having a 20 minute consultation with her via computer I was charged $350 right off the bat. During this consultation I was told that this was a simple Estoppel case that wouldn’t cost more than the $6,000 retainer. Little did I know that this law firm would put my life through a living Hell for a year. She assigned me a partner who as she said only charges $400 a hour while Sari charges $600. First half of the year I was up to date with all my payments. We had the Estoppel hearing and the lawyer I was assigned (Jen) was total out Lawyered by the plaintiffs attorney and we lost. Mind you, the plaintiffs attorney was charging his client nothing and had no problem dragging this case on which he did bc he intended on me paying bill too. The loss in court resulted in me having to pay $1400 a month temporarily in child support for a child I never met and didn’t know about for 12 years. Time dragged on and had another hearing. In this hearing my lawyer (Jen) pissed off the support magistrate who proceeded to raise the child support to $1700 temporarily. In the end I lost everything bc of these lawyers and we had one last hearing for her to attend to. At this point I have paid them $38,000 and had a bill of $4000 left to pay but was making payments of $1000 each month. Jen decides to lie and make me believe that if I signed a promissary note to pay off the balance in 3 months she would finish the last hearing. I signed it sent it over and the next day receive a email that she is dropping me as a client and I need a new lawyer which I couldn’t believe. This last hearing was supposed to be her arguing against the other lawyer about paying each others lawyer fees. How can I get a new lawyer to argue that the plaintiff should pay Jen’s bills without Jen being there??? They are dispicable human beings. Typical money hungry lawyers. Sari is disgusting visually and ethically and Jen lives in pure fear of her. Meanwhile Jen was telling me how she has 38 cases and Sari only handles 2 but can’t contain her lust for money. She would always send me threatening emails after 10pm on weekends Absolutely a nightmare experience that landed me in a facility to deal with the nervous breakdown I had bc of them. Run away and don’t look back at this poor excuse of a law firm. Sari is the worst lawyer I ever met and I’m a cop and deal with defense attorneys all the time. Those defense attorneys look like angels compared to this goblin. At the end of the day I pay $1800 a month in child support for a 12 year old child I never met and never will bc of the deal Jen advised me to take, when she realized I was no longer a money tree they could leech off of. Once I asked to be put on a payment plan they threw me to the curb. Lastly, Jen misssed a deadline for a motion bc she emailed it while I was in the hospital and never called me on the phone to advise me that the deadline was approaching. When I asked her why she didn’t call she said “How was I supposed to know you were in the hospital?” All it would have taken was a phone call and I woulda took my IV out ran to a notary and had it signed. Like I said they are evil. STAY AWAY!!!!

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Strong advocate!

Really went to the mat for me against my ex who was particularly vicious. She was able to debunk all the lies they told about me in court, especially the ones that involved her calling the police with fictitious claims of abuse. In the end, I actually got full custody of my three small children, an... amazing result for a father. I highly recommend her.

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Sari Martin Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Zimmer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working on several cases with Sari Friedman, Esq. over the years. I have always found her to be a knowledgeable, hard-working attorney who works tirelessly as an advocate for her clients. She is extremely well regarded in the community of divorce and family law attorneys we both operate within. Without reservation, I would fully recommend Sari and am happy to give her my endorsement."

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Latonia Early

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Many years ago, when I was a young lawyer, I had a case with with Sari that involved a contested custody litigation. As an adversary, I found her to be a tenacious advocate for her client, while exhibiting the highest level of professionalism and ethical behavior. Now that I work for her many years later, my admiration and respect for her legal acumen and trial skills have only increased. No one will work harder to meet the goals of their client, while assisting the client in being mindful of the practicality of those goals and how they fit that client's life plan."

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Katherine Ryan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Sari has extensive experience and zealously advocates for her clients. She is well respected in the community."

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Andrea Friedman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Sari is a true advocate and superior attorney!"

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Andrea Friedman

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Todd Zimmer

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

New York Family Business Award Honoree, Smart CEO Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in NY, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Leadership in Law Award, New York's Women's Leaders in the Law

2016

Top Rated Lawyers, New York's Legal Leaders

2015

Top Rated Lawyers, New York's Legal Leaders

2015

Best Attorneys of America, Rue's Ratings

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Premier 100 Trial Attorneys in NY, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Lawyers (Matrimonial & Family Law), National Advocates

2015

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who

2015

Who's Who as a Top Attorney in North America, Who's Who

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Leadership in Law Award, New York's Women's Leaders in the Law

2014

Super Lawyer, New York Metro

2013

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2012

Leadership in Law Award, Long Island Business News

2012

Listed, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

1999

Honoree, National Association of Women Business Owners

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Founding Attorney, Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law

1980 - 1984

Clerk, Appellate Division Second Department

Associations

1990 - Present

Fathers' Rights Association of NY State & Long Island

General Counsel

1981 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tolbert v. Scott

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Education

1980

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Marino Institute of Continuing Education Seminars

Divorce Law, The Basics

2015

Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Matrimonial Law

2014

Marino Institute of Continuing Education Seminars

How to Draft Agreements

2014

Marino Institute of Continuing Education Seminars

How to Handle a Matrimonial Client

Languages

English

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