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Joanne Monagan is among the most widely respected and experienced matrimonial attorneys in the Capital Region. She has more than 30 years' experience representing adults and children in all aspects of family law and divorce. She also brings a unique perspective to her practice by having spent a decade as Principal Court Attorney working in Family Court and in the New York State Supreme Court systems in Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Washington, and surrounding counties. These experiences have provided her a with a deep understanding of the complex matrimonial laws, rules, systems, procedures, and personnel from both the court's perspective and from the perspectives of hundreds of clients that she has represented. Attorney Joanne Monagan is committed to ensuring that her clients, and all clients represented by her firm, O'Brien Monagan Law Firm P.C., receive the highest level of advocacy devoted to protecting their rights and promoting their interests.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1990
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18 Corporate Woods Blvd., Second Floor, Albany, NY, 12211
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64 2nd Street, Troy, NY, 12180
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Posted by Nikole | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer
I worked with Joanne Monagan for over 2 years as my Lawyer. I can only say amazing things about her. She was kind, patient, caring, flexible and went above and beyond her job duties. We had a hard battle to overcome one that many would have never gotten the outcome we did under normal circumstances. ...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013 | Family
Best lawyer I've ever dealt with
Joanne is AMAZING, to put it simply. She is very knowledgable of her profession, and unlike most family law practitioners, she doesn't take crap from anybody. Unfortunately, I have needed a family court lawyer numerous times, and she has been so good to me with each encounter. She always told me what...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Don’t do it
Love how she’s got so many 5 star reviews everywhere but this was not my experience with her. She barely responded. Divorce went on for over 20 months. My divorce was not that complex. She let my ex husband put whatever he wanted in our settlement agreement & it turned around completely screwed me ov...
"Ms. Monagan has the experience and knowledge to provide excellent representation in any domestic relations case. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I was on "the other side" of a contested custody case for over a year with Joanne and would recommend her to child custody clients in the Capitol District. Joanne has the legal skills to effectively convey her client's arguments while also having the diplomatic and mediation talent to bring the parents and opposing counsel together constructively at the end of a long and bitter dispute."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Monagan is a very capable attorney. She is very professional in her interactions with the court and opposing counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. JoAnne has the hallmarks of an excellent attorney. Namely, knowledge, professionalism, and she is a very tough adversary. She is very aggressive for her client's position, but at the same time, she does not make the case personal and she is always open for negotiation. I highly endorse Ms. Monagan."
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2019 - Present
Managing Partner, O'Brien & Associates Law Firm PC
2013 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Monagan Law Firm PC
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Bartle McGrane Duffy & Jones
2002 - 2011
Principal Court Attorney, Rensselaer County Family Court
1989 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1989 - Present
Capital District Women's Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Albany County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Rensselaer County Bar AssociationMember
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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