Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
I served the people of Suffolk County for over nine years as award winning Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, specializing in cases involving Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. For the last eleven years, I have used my expertise and vast trial experience in private practice, assisting families in all areas of Family Law including Divorce, Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Guardianships and Juvenile Delinquency proceedings. I practice law with the compassion, knowledge and understanding of an attorney who has been involved in all sides of family cases in both the Supreme and Family Courts.
I offer free consultations, low retainers, and reasonable rates.
3
Practice Areas
22 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 500 cases
Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
$ 250-300 per hour
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: New York
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1992
135 Main Street - Suite 2, Westhampton Beach, NY, 11978
3 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Posted by Natalia | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recomended
He was working on my divorce 3 years ago. He really does everything to lessen stress and go smooth with proceeding. This attorney follows laws. Others attorneys just go after your money . Kevin Gilvary is honest.
Posted by Peggy | March 23, 2015 | Family
I would highly recommend this attorney!
I would recommend Kevin Gilvary to anyone who needs an attorney. He is efficient, reliable, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable. He meets every expectation and I would be happy to tell people about him. I first approached him in the waiting room of the family court. He took the time to speak wi...
Posted by Doug and Meaghan | March 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Kevin Gilvary
We used Kevin in my divorce from my ex-wife. We highly recommend him. We had a bitter battle with children and child support. We got the best outcome we could get for the circumstances we dealt with. Kevin is fair and knows what he is doing. He is very diligent and steadfast. He will fight for your b...
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Mr. Gilvary now for several years in Family Court. As a County Attorney, I work with a number of different attorneys on a variety of matters. Mr. Gilvary is always professional and represents his clients knowledgeably and passionately. Though we don't always agree, I respect his ability and commitment. I would be happy to recommend his services to anyone in need of an excellent lawyer."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Suspension issued in NY, 2019
updated on 10/15/2021Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Censured issued in NY, 2012
updated on 01/01/2015When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“Public Censure for paying an elderly woman's bills with her own money from the wrong bank account.”
2001
Trial Advocacy Award, Suffolk County Distric Attorney
2000
Trial Advocacy Award, Suffolk County District Attorney
1995
Faculty Assistant, National College of District Attorneys
2001 - Present
Attorney, Kevin J. Gilary
1992 - 2001
Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
Father granted custody
Guilty Verdict
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Careers
2001
2001
English
Legal Answers
What happens when your summoned to family court through cps but the children are still in the home?
06 Apr 2015
My ex husband quit his job to get out of child support. What can I do?
24 Mar 2015
Law Guardian Misconduct?
13 Mar 2015