Anna J. Matula-Evans

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Anna J. Matula-Evans

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence

42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

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About Anna

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Including all cases in Family Court: Child Custody, Paternity, Child & Spousal Support, Modifications, Violations, Adoptions, Orders of Protection, PINS petitions, Neglect, Termination of Parental Rights, Guardianships, Grandparent visitation and

29 years

65%
Child Custody 25%

29 years

25%
Child Support 5%

We represent both Petitioners and Respondents. We help our clients who may owe an arrears amount of child support money avoid a “willfulness” finding which may result in the client’s incarceration.

29 years

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Many believe Domestic Violence only occurs if there was physical battery (possibly resulting in a Limited or Full Order of Protection). We represent either the Petitioner seeking protection or the Respondent against whom allegations are launched.

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

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

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Anna J. Matula-Evans

42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

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MATULA-EVANS LAW FIRM, P.C.

656 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY, 12401

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Anna J. Matula-Evans's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2011 | Domestic Violence

TWO THUMBS UP

Mrs. Matula-Evans represented me in an Order of Protection case in Family Court in Dutchess County. I found her to be very knowledgable, patient & caring. She was my assigned attorney since the case involved domestic violence and you hear a lot of horror stories about free lawyers and that they jus...t push you through the system. I never felt that way with this lawyer. I felt like I was her lifelong client. I felt that I was being protected by our court system when I need it most.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

My wife had me thrown out and had me arrested & without Anna's help I wouldn't have made it through that tough time

I won't mislead you, Anna is not cheap. It costs money to have solid legal representatuon but you get what you pay for. My wife hired probably the most outrageous lawyer in Kingston who stopped at nothing to win for her. She lied, cheated and did anything to win. Anna held her own against this sc...avenger and fought her back so hard, it drove the other lawyer bananas. Anna was my rock throughout my divorce. I relied on her so much. I wouldn't have made it through the trauma without her. It didn't matter one bit that Anna wasn't a lifetimer from Kingston. I think it actually helped because she comes from downstate where lawyers are cut from a different cloth. Our case went on for a long time but I felt the Judge was impressed by Anna and was much more impressed with my lawyer than the lawyer my wife had. The last thing is that Anna is a busy lawyer but when I needed her, she even puts her personal ife on hold for me. Anna went above and beyond what I think most lawyers would have done.

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Anna J. Matula-Evans's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dennis Vetrano

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Joseph Petito

Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Mandel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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!"

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John Fisher

General practice lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

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 System

Chairperson

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 College

Adjunct 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.

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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

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