Leslie Ann Silva

Leslie Ann Silva

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Latham, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Education

3 Lear Jet Lane, Suite 105S, Latham, NY

About Leslie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

actively practice in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, and the modification of child support or alimony.

75%
Education 25%

Representing parents and students throughout all aspects of education law including initiating contact with school personnel, offering advice and counsel to parents on strategies for navigating the process of IEP’s and 504 Plans.

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 17 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C.

3 Lear Jet Lane, Suite 105S, Latham, NY, 12110

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Leslie Ann Silva's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Victoria | August 31, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

The Only Lawyer You Need

My story is of domestic abuse/divorce. After my initial meeting with Leslie, I walked away feeling like a brand new woman. She provided me with a sense of power and the knowledge that she would be with me every step of the way. After a very stressful few years, my divorce was finalized. Not only i...s she very knowledgeable in her field, she is responsive, professional, empathetic and now a friend. I can't imagine looking for another attorney and have recently used her services to create a will.

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Leslie Ann Silva's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Tortora

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Macomber

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Leslie is a strong advocate for her clients with a great personality that puts her clients at ease as they are often dealing a highly emotional experience. I would strongly recommend Leslie to anyone dealing with a contested divorce or family related issues."

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Chad Lennon

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer who has a deep and full understanding of the complex nature of family law. Highly recommend!"

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Joseph Drescher

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is knowledgeable and zealous. She get's the job done for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Other

"Professional and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as knowledgeable and respected in her profession"

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Kevin Landry

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing many of Attorney Silva's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that she has the utmost knowledge of family law. She is a great asset to the family law bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Heath Harte

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas McCabe

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Silva is an asset to the legal community, especially in the areas of family and criminal law. She is a great legal resource to have as part of the Avvo network."

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Brian Karpe

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne Bryant

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Silva is a very knowledgeable family law attorney. Not only is she diligent and extremely hard working, but she also is easy to reach by phone or email. If you need family law representation in the Fairfield county area, I recommend Attorney Silva."

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C. Abbott

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Silva is a true professional advocating for the rights of her clients."

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Stephen Hamer

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Attorney Silva. If you are in need of an attorney in the Stamford area, I suggest you seek her out."

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Peggy Raddatz

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Hubicki

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Morse

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Silva is a tenacious, diligent, and knowledgeable family and contract law attorney. Not only does she work extremely hard for her clients, she treats them dignity and compassion during a difficult time. If you need family law representation in the Fairfield county area, I recommend Attorney Silva."

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Michael Palumbo

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leslie really knows her stuff. I highly recommend giving her a call if you need a lawyer!"

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Ryan McCall

Unknown lawyer

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Nicholas Marricco

Education lawyer

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Sara Sweeney

Family lawyer

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Thomas Setser

Family lawyer

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Michael Liptrot

Divorce and separation lawyer

Joseph P. Drescher headshot
Joseph Drescher

Family lawyer

C. C. Abbott headshot
C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer

Peggy M. Raddatz headshot
Peggy Raddatz

Family lawyer

Stephen Andrew Hamer headshot
Stephen Hamer

Criminal defense lawyer

Heath D. Harte headshot
Heath Harte

Estate planning lawyer

Michael J Palumbo headshot
Michael Palumbo

Unknown lawyer

Brian S Karpe headshot
Brian Karpe

Family lawyer

Joseph S. Hubicki headshot
Joseph Hubicki

Divorce and separation lawyer

Alicia Price Chalumeau headshot
Alicia Chalumeau

Divorce and separation lawyer

Michael Dominic DeMeola headshot
Michael DeMeola

Family lawyer

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Michael Viscosi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Morse

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon

2020

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Principal, McCall Sweeney & Silva, P.C.

2020 - 2024

Partner, Tully Rinckey

2009 - 2016

Managing Partner, The Silva Law Group, LLC

Associations

2021 - Present

Schenectady County Bar Association

2020 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2016

Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund

Cooperating Attorney

2009 - 2016

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential

Successful defense against award of attorney's fees

Confidential

Successfully obtained restraining order

Confidential

Successful defense against Modification of Alimony

Confidential

Successful defense against Motion for Contempt

Confidential

Successful - Objection to Summary Judgment Sustained

Confidential

Successful dissolution of marriage and equitable property distribution

Confidential

Successful - no restrianing order granted.

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Education

2008

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Sacred Heart University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

2022

2021

2021

What may lie ahead for Governor Cuomo and his legal team Governor Cuomo Investigations

2021

Webinar

Court Trials in the day of COVID

2021

Suffolk County Bar Association

Court trials in the days of COVID

2021

Schenectady County Bar Association

Court Trials in the day of COVID

2021

Rockland County Bar Association

Court Trials in the day of COVID

2021

Empire State Weekly NY State of Emergency Ended

2021

2014

CWEALF Family Law Workshop

Family Law

Publications

2023

New York Law Journal The Necessity of No Fault Divorce

2022

The Saratogian Debt Following Divorce

2021

Schenectady County Bar Association New Statutory Protections for Domestic Violence Victims in Divorce

2021

Saratoga Today Healthcare Dilemma

2021

2021

2021

Rochester's Daily Record Cuomo addresses domestic and gender based-violence

2014

AVVO Legal Guides DUI Defense in Connecticut

2012

AVVO Legal Guides Financial Affidavit Guide

Languages

English

Activity

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