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Yvonne Debenedetto

also known as Yvonne DeBenedetto

3.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 34 years

Car accident Lawyer at Farmingdale, NY
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Adoption, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

145 Merritts Road, Suite 2, Farmingdale, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Yvonne

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

35 years

40%
Adoption 20%

Firm handles non-agency adoptions.

35 years

20%
Probate 20%

Firm handles Probate and Administration proceedinds from commencement of proceeding, liquidation of assets, distribution of assets and finalizing proceeding.

35 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Disciplinary Resignation

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1991

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Yvonne DeBenedetto

145 Merritts Road, Suite 2, Farmingdale, NY, 11735

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Yvonne Debenedetto's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by lisa | September 02, 2012 | Child Support

worst lawyer

Yvonne is a thief,and has ZERO experience in child support advise or any other topics because of her I lost years of child support as well help with education for my chilren. I felt that she couldnt care less and she never returned my phone calls, I hope she can sleep at night knowing how she took a...dvantage of trusting clients.

Posted by Theresa | May 07, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful attorney

Yvonne was wonderful throughout my very long separation and divorce. She was always patient with me, kept me well informed and always had my best interests in the forefront.

Posted by Sherry | April 09, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Yvonne is fantastic at what she does.

Yvonne has handled two cases for me, a divorce and a lawsuit for a car accident. I would use her services again.

Posted by Tonie | April 05, 2010

Best Damn Attorney I've ever found

We started using Ms. Debenedetto about a year ago. I got so tired of never getting any answers or support from the Attorney's in my State. I went searching the internet and after talking to 11 Lawyers in six different states I found Ms. Debenedetto. If there ever was an Attorney I would recommend it ...would be her. She has now become the whole family's Attorney. She pulled no punches and we always knew where we stood that's all anybody wants good or bad the truth.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2010 | Residential

"NOT" Trustworthy

I would like to let people know that I do not advise giving this lawyer any money for escrow/closing costs etc. She was given a large sum of money for a purchase of a home that wound up not being purchased and has yet to return the money to me...it has been 6 months. I also at the same time provided ...her with information so she could process a divorce for me and nothing has been done with that either... again 6 months later. I looked her up and did not see any misconduct and she had these awards as well as the Hyatt group recommended her. Well since then the Hyatt group has her account on hold due to these type of situations. In my opinion from the experience I have had I would not even recommend using her at all.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in CT, 2015

updated on 07/16/2015

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Connecticut.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2011

updated on 10/28/2011

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2011

updated on 09/08/2021

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Honors

2007

Lawyer of the year 2007, Madison's Who's who

N/A

Certificate of Appreciation, New York State Bar Association

Work Experience

1993 - 1995

Attorney, Angelo G. Ferlito, P.C.

1991 - 1993

Attorney, Scheich & Goldsmith P C

Associations

2009 - Present

Princeton Global Netwrok

Lifetime Member

2005 - Present

Madison's Who' Who

Lifetime Member

2004 - Present

National Register Who's Who in Executives and Professionals

Member

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

St. John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Adelphi University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude

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