Lance Darryl Simon

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Lance Darryl Simon

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Riverhead, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +6 more

120 Court St, Riverhead, NY

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About Lance

Biography

No Nonsense Divorce Attorney with Proven Results, keeping you one step ahead with Skilled, Learned, and Aggressive Advocacy.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Family 15%

15%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%
Alimony 5%

5%
Child Abuse 5%

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Simon Law Group, PLLC

120 Court St, Riverhead, NY, 11901-3003

simonlawpllc.com

Simon Law Group, PLLC

5036 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 305, Commack, NY, 11725

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Online Presence

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Lance Darryl Simon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

84 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Stevie | September 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Skilled litigator and great attorney

Went through a long divorce process which started in Family court. I was taken on as a client and welcomed by the staff like family. Mr. Simon was available and always took time to make sure that I was updated and informed. I never had to worry about us making our filing deadline to the Judge or typo...s on my documents during trial. I had a front seat to how Mr. Simon handled my case. Professional and a compassionate lawyer.

Posted by Brittany | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend as a divorce attorney

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Lance during a very difficult time in my life. Above all, I felt that Lance was able to explain every step of the legal process to me, and give me clear information and facts, as to what the procedure of divorce would be and what it would entai...l. I was never confused about what documents or information I needed to provide. Lance and his paralegals were always available to speak with and I quickly heard back whenever I had a question. I never felt pressured to agree to terms I was not comfortable with, and I truly felt he was in my corner. I appreciated the fact that he was a kind and empathetic individual who could relate to putting family first, as well as an organized and straight forward attorney. As a single, full-time working mom who did not have a lot of time, Lance was accommodating and flexible with my schedule. The process of divorce was very initmidating to me and I cannot thank him enough for making it as easy and stress free as possible. I would recommend Lance and his staff to anyone seeking a divorce attorney.

Posted by Bonnie | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Millon Stars! The Best There is!

After 10 years of being in and out of the Supreme Court and the family court with my ex-husband, I was beginning to think that the legal system was corrupt. My children and I spent many years being abused, harassed, bullied & tormented. I had gone through several lawyers prior to obtaining Mr. Lanc...e Simon and I wish I found him sooner. Had I have found him sooner, I never would've spent all of those many countless years in court. With Mr. Simon taking over my case, he did more in days than any attorney had done in years. He immediately handled every situation & within no time at all issues were finally getting resolved. He stopped the harassment and the torment that no one else was ever able to stop. No other attorney has ever shown as much effort or interest in stopping my ex from his torment. Upon hiring Mr. Simon, I felt immediate peace & comfort in knowing that I finally had a lawyer who would end the nightmare I was enduring. I finally had the most incredible advocate at my side, my voice was finally being heard, victory was finally in sight. Not only is he the most professional attorney, he is the most caring compassionate human being that I have ever met. His commitment and dedication to his cases are remarkable. He is highly knowledgeable, skilled & intelligent. Although compassionate with his clients, he is fierce upon his opponent & gets the job done resolving every conflict & situation with perfection. He outshines all other attorneys. He took my case on a personal level and truly cared which most attorneys don't. He was in constant communication with me and I could reach him at any time. During the trial we spoke on the phone several times each day. He was always there whenever I needed him. Not only was he there to answer my questions but his paralegals were also there and they were always extremely pleasant & helpful. He has a great team at his office. It was rare that I needed to reach out to his paralegals because he always made himself available for me. They all worked very hard to keep me at ease. I highly recommend Lance Simon to anyone seeking a divorce or dealing with custody/matrimonial issues. You'll be hiring the best lawyer out there. Don't waste your time on the others. I was truly blessed finding Mr. Lance Simon & am truly grateful.

Posted by Elizabeth | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Third Times a Charm!

In the middle of a very nasty divorce, and after already dismissing two lawyers, and investing almost two years and getting no where in my case, I was desperate for an outstanding lawyer to help me. Mr. Simon was referred to me, and that was my lucky day. He took the time to go through everything tha...t had taken place in my case as of that time, found some mistakes that were made right of the bat, and got me back on track to not losing all of my assists and part of my pension to my ex who had severely hurt my children and me with his alcoholism. I immediately hired him and he bent over backwards for me to see I was kept abreast of all that was happening in the case at any given time. I had his, and his paralegal's personal phone numbers should I need them- my other lawyers I had to make appointments just to talk to. With Mr. Simon, I was never made to feel embarrassed for any questions I had, and could text or call his office at anytime for help in any way. On top of that, he was kind enough to meet at my home and drop papers directly off to me, because I'm am handicapped and have a difficult time walking. What lawyer does theses kinds of human, gentlemanly things for his client? Lance Simon does. Most importantly, he made sure I was pleased with the outcome before we went further. He did everything in his power to be sure I was as happy as possible with the settlement, as were my children, who he was constantly concerned about during the process. I recommend anyone in need of a matrimonial lawyer hire Lance Simon. Do so first! Don't listen to ads that look too good to be true or think maybe this one is better because he or she is closer to my house, or older. That was a big mistake I made. Hire Lance Simon first and you won't need anyone else. He will be there for you every step of the way and you will thank him....and me, that you did. I am especially grateful to him.

Posted by Jenny Winters Gillin | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

AMAZING

Lance Simon is the best attorney I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I was recently involved in a case against my ex regarding visitation of our children. Lance was so knowledgeable, professional and supportive. Court can be an incredibly anxiety provoking situation, and Lance had a rema...rkable ability to help keep me calm. Not only is he a great attorney, but he is also a great human being.

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Joey Michaels

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lance and I worked together several years. During that time, I witnessed the dedication and commitment Lance had for each and every one of his clients. Today, I know that same commitment and dedication translates into a vigorous and zealous representation of his clients. Lance always strives to achieve the most favorable outcome for his clients and has successfully integrated his philosophy of the practice of law into his own practice; that practice is centered around the needs of his clients and the families whose lives he impacts in his representation. In the early years of my practice, I learned many skills from Lance that have carried with me throughout my years of practice and of which have made me a better lawyer today."

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Adam Grossman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lance is a talented, skilled attorney. I worked with him on a civil litigation matter. Lance is a dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable attorney who does excellent work for his clients. He also has empathy for what clients experience when dealing with divorce and family law issues. I am glad to endorse him as an attorney for any client who requires his legal services."

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Alexander Sklavos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard worker, intelligent and respectful of co counsel and the court."

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Michael Cohen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Simon advocates zealously on behalf of his clients and is creative and intelligent in finding solutions to the most difficult problems. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Simon."

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Marc Poles

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lance is an extremely hardworking and caring attorney. He advocates for his clients with passion! His experience and knowledge of the laws make him an excellent choice to be your legal representative. I would highly recommend Lance to anyone looking for a matrimonial law attorney!"

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Jonathan Tatun

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled and effective negotiator and litigator."

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Christine Rubinstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alita McKinnon

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Sklavos

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Michael Cohen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Top-Rated Lawyer 2023, Avvo

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Simon Law Group

2016 - 2016

Partner, Castiglia-Rubinstein, Simon, Associates

2014 - 2015

Counsel, Drexel LLC

2010 - 2012

Associate, Law Office of Anthony A. Capetola

2008 - 2012

Law Clerk, The Honorable Arthur Alarcon

1995 - 1998

Infantry/Presidential Escort, United States Army Active Duty

Associations

New York City Bar Association

Member

LeGal

Member

Education

2007

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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