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Biography
Practice limited exclusively to the area of Family/Divorce law. Coverage includes: All aspects of Family Law, Collaborative Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Modifications, Enforcements, Spousal Support, Paternity, Contested Divorce, Property Distribution, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, Orders of Protection, Child Neglect accusations, Juvenile Proceedings and Adoptions. Additionally, I have the honor to act in the role of, Attorney for Children, when a Judge hand-selects from a very small segment of the legal community whom are trained and capable to handle all legal issues that surround a child.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
65%
29 years
Child Custody
25%
29 years
Child Support
5%
29 years
Domestic Violence
5%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 195-395 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Anna J. Matula-Evans
(845) 340-4310
Fax
42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
matulaevanslaw.com/MATULA-EVANS LAW FIRM, P.C.
(845) 340-4310
Fax
656 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY, 12401
matulaevanslaw.com/Anna J. Matula-Evans's Reviews
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Posted by Eileen | July 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fair Lawyer
Is very good at mediating with the other lawyer and the Judge. That saved me a lot of money $$$
Posted by Dawn | October 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer
Anna was very professional and an excellent lawyer .I would recommend her to anyone seeking help in this field !
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
An amazing representative and did an excellent job. I highly recommend hiring her she was very professional and intelligent.
Posted by Angela | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Won me back my baby from father who kidnapped him
I had to have Miss Matula make an emergency petition to get back my baby after his father tried to steal him and leave for Florida (and only heaven knows what plans he had for our son after Florida because he has family in Cuba). Miss Matula won my case, got custody back with me and made sure that ...
Posted by Chris | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Updated knowledge of Same Sex Marriages/Custody
I was so proud that Ms Anna Matula-Evans was MY LAWYER during a dreadful divorce from my wife. Ms Matula-Evans is LGBTQ+ Literate and familiar with the newest laws and protecting our community’s rights which were formerly in place only for the straight people in our society. Living, and especially ...
Anna J. Matula-Evans's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have been practicing with Anna Matula Evans, Esq., in Family Court for the better part of a decade. I have had many cases with Anna. She is an experienced practitioner who is committed to her craft. While Anna has always proven to be formidable opposition, she is equally willing and knowledgeable about how best to work with counsel to craft fair and reasonable solutions to our clients complex family law issues."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anna and I were involved in a hotly contested, emotionally charged, high net worth matter that never would have been resolved without her knowledge and expertise. Thanks Anna!"
"I've worked with Anna on a medical malpractice case and she has a very meticulous and thorough approach. Anna is compassionate and caring for the plight of her client and has done an excellent job ensuring that every conceivable theory of negligence and liability has been examined. I work with many lawyers outside the field of medical malpractice and Anna's commitment to the client's case is among the best I've seen. I highly recommend Anna."
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John Fisher
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Experience
Honors
1985
Business Honors of Excellence Award, Our Lady Of Victory Academy
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney for Children, Appellate Division Third Department Office of Attorneys for Children
2004 - Present
Assigned Counsel, Dutchess County Family Court Assigned Counsel Panel
2004 - Present
Assigned ATTORNEY, ULSTER COUNTY FAMILY COURT ASSIGNED COUNSEL PROGRAM
1998 - Present
Attorney, Matula-Evans Law Firm, P.C. (current entity name)
Associations
2000 - Present
Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program for NYS Court SystemChairperson
Ulster County Bar Association
Member
Dutchess County Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Hudson Valley Collaborative Law Association
Member
2015 - 2015
Dutchess Community CollegeAdjunct Lecturer-Family Law
Sample of Legal Cases
I have a current case right now that involves PARENTAL KIDNAPPING
The parties have shared equal legal and physical custody of their children a few months now. The mother is being so indignant that he barely speaks to my client and fails to co-parent with him.
Education
1997
Pace University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
1989
Fordham University
Masters in Business Administration
1989
IONA College
B.B.A.-Magna Cum Laude Honors
Speaking Engagements
2015
Dutchess Community College Adjunct Lecturer
Family Law
Languages
Hungarian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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