Amina Rashad

Amina Rashad

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Uniondale, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

626 RXR Plaza, West Tower- 6th Floor, Uniondale, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2014

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Amina Rashad

626 RXR Plaza, West Tower- 6th Floor, Uniondale, NY, 11556

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Amina Rashad's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Plaintiff

I recently had the pleasure of working with Amina Rashad & Associates on my divorce case, and I cannot recommend their services highly enough. From the initial consultation to the final settlement, Amina Rashad and her team (specially Fazia Ali) exhibited exceptional professionalism, empathy, and ded...ication. From our first meeting, Amina Rashad took the time to understand the unique circumstances of my case and provided clear, honest, and compassionate guidance. Her thorough knowledge of family law and strategic approach to complex issues made a daunting process much more manageable. One of the most impressive aspects of Amina Rashad & Associates' service was their communication. They were always available to answer my questions, no matter how small, and kept me informed of every development in my case. Their prompt responses and clear explanations helped alleviate much of the stress and uncertainty I felt throughout the process. Amina Rashad also demonstrated outstanding negotiation skills. She worked tirelessly to achieve a fair and equitable settlement, always keeping my best interests in mind. Her ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, combined with her persuasive advocacy, was instrumental in securing a favorable outcome for me. Beyond her professional skills, Amina Rashad showed genuine empathy and support during an emotionally challenging time. She was not just my legal advocate but also a compassionate listener who understood the personal impact of the proceedings. This holistic approach made a significant difference in how I coped with the divorce process. In summary, Amina Rashad is an exceptional lawyer who combines legal expertise with heartfelt compassion. Her dedication, communication skills, and strategic acumen set her apart. If you are looking for a lawyer who will truly advocate for you and guide you through the complexities of divorce with professionalism and care, I highly recommend Amina Rashad & Associates. Thank you, Amina Rashad, for your unwavering support and exceptional service.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

wonderful lawyer

I wanted to say i was chosen a wonderful lawyer anina rashad great compasionate person to work with had such great patience with me and my case was chosen to represent me 2 times in family court. Just wished the judge wouldve listened to her more than the other lawyer that was attacking me all the ti...me at court. great people in the office to work with intelligent people god bless amina and the office staff great staff..

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Knowledgeable, Motivated and Compassionate

I hired Amina Rashad law firm for a family matter. I was amazed by the knowledge and compassion this law firm demonstrated during the entire process. You just can't cannot find this at such a reasonable price point. I know this since i evaluated many different law firms before i came across this law ...firm. Throughout t process, Amina's team was very responsive and caring. Fazia (paralegal) was very helpful and was always available to address any of my questions/concerns, and i had lots of them. This law firm was absolutely amazing when it came to punctuality with all the dates. They were always on top of every matter of my case (quality of a top class law firm). I did question them on few aspects of the case and their handling of them. They always came back with proper and sound explanation which made sense. Due to their knowledge, professionalism, compassion, punctuality, and responsiveness, they got me the proper justice and results in a timely manner. Word of advice to their future clients, it is natural to worry when you are facing an unpleasant situation, trust your lawyer, adhere to their advice and let them share your worries. Amina Rashad law firm is one of the best in the business and i would recommend this firm to anyone.

Posted by Zehra | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Best Attorney

Amina and her team are the most professional, educated and empathetic firm I have come across. Amina’s advice on legal matters is the absolute best and most honest answer, even if it wasn’t something I wanted to hear (from consultation to final order). The support and legal action that I received fro...m this firm is unmatched. In my 10+ year experience in supreme and family court, I worked with some of the best attorneys on Long Island, but the only one who brought true justice and resolution to my case was Amina. I am beyond grateful to Amina and her team, especially Mahin & Adam, who have restored peace in my life.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

A world-class Attorney

Amina stepped in to represent me in a Family Court matter after my former counsel grossly failed to do so. From the moment that she stepped in I began to breathe sighs of relief - in waves over time - as she dedicatedly and systematically began to “clear the air” and bring important information to li...ght in the court of law. I was in great distress when I first met her. Her empathy and understanding was instantly and profoundly heartwarming. It seemed like no one had believed me about the domestic violence that I experienced before that day. Even some of the domestic violence advocates recognized that no one had been believing me at one point - even within the advocacy unit. But because Amina believed me and because she was willing to look at so much information and disseminate and discern what needed to be heard by others - others began to hear me too. This was an important turning point for me in beginning to heal from the trauma inflicted upon me by the other party. She represented my voice and spoke on my behalf in a way that perfectly aligned with what I had hoped she could bring forward into evidence at trial. At trial, she was truly brilliant! I wish others could have seen her in action. Her cross examination blew me away and so did her communication throughout the experience. In my case major pieces of significant information such as my ex partners violent felony record were not presented to the court by other counsel for over a year until Amina stepped in and stood up for me. She brought honesty, Grace, courage, and kindness to most all of her interactions with me and within that court. She embodies what I feel to be an outstanding character and integrity. She is ethical, diplomatic and concise. It seems to me that the work she is doing is her true calling. She does what is right. She and her entire team did remarkably well with helping me through the trauma by representing my concerns and addressing them in their entirety. I feel that she protected me and safeguarded my family. She makes herself available directly to clients. This is not some thing you see often. I count her as a superwoman in my book! A true inspiration. I feel like I can even say that she saved my life in many ways from the potential harm that was directed against me. A true blessing. I will never cease to be grateful for what she has done for me. If you are seeking a top-notch attorney to represent you and the family court matter, I gave Amina Rashad my highest recommendation. I have even told the advocacy program that I work with has a domestic violence survivor that her name should be on their list because she has a special interest in helping women who have experienced domestic violence. The world needs more attorneys like Amina Rashad & associated and I believe that she sets the bar very high.

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Amina Rashad's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mohammad Saleem

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Amina Rashad as an excellent attorney when it comes to handling divorce proceedings. Her reputation as a great advocate for her clients proceeds her and is taken notice by Judges and the Court."

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Annabel Bazante

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Amina because I know her to be an attorney who exemplifies the highest standards of integrity, ability and compassion. She is very bright, yet able to clearly communicate even the most complex matters."

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Mohammad Saleem

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Zahra Cheema

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Family Law Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2018

Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Amina Rashad

2014 - 2015

Associate, Law Office- Family Law

2012 - 2012

Summer Associate, Law Office of Ron L. Meyers

2012 - 2013

Legal Assistant, Guardianship, Law Office of Roger B. Adler

2011 - 2012

Judicial Intern, Supreme Court of New York, Matrimonial Part

Associations

2015 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2013

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

PAPA Annual Meeting

Inheritance & Estate Planning

Languages

Urdu

English

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