William J. Kurtz

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William J. Kurtz

also known as William J. Kurtz Law Offices

4.6
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 45 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

5793 Crabtree Ln, Syracuse, NY

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About William

Biography

Over 35 years of Trial experience. An attorney who cares and will fight for you. Call (315) 505-4020

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

We have more experience in this practice area than we can easily fit here. Please check out our website to better understand what we have been doing related to separation, divorce, custody, child support, and more for over 38 years.

45 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

We have more experience in this practice area than we can easily fit here. Please check out our website to better understand what we have been doing related to criminal defense for over 38 years. https://www.kurtzlawoffices.com/criminal-defense

45 years

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

Our first priority is to defend you at trial, not accept the quickest or easiest plea deal. We see plea deals as agreements, not manifestations of the prosecutor's mercy. If you have a valid defense, we're committed to presenting it in court for you.

45 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

William J Kurtz, Esq.

5793 Crabtree Ln, Syracuse, NY, 13039-9503

kurtzlawoffices.com/

Online Presence

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William J. Kurtz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jing | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I'm asking for my money back

1. I paid my retainer on February 20th, it's almost August now, I have not received a single bill.All my emails and calls asking for a bill were ignored since May. 2. I provided whatever I was asked and I provided lots of evidence without asking but again no response. 3. Only consultation after the r...etainer paid was in May, and I expressed concerns on false representation of my claim for divorce but was ignored. 4. Asked about filing for motion when my husband delayed for 3 months in June but got no feedback on what to do after a month. 5. No response of my certified mails and emails and calls on bills and case status and I have filed complaint and fee arbitration and I DESERVE my money back. 6. Mixed up my information with other clients multiple times even with opposition lawyer 7.Unfair retainment item about $2000 minimal fee which is against law and I didn't sign the agreement

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William J. Kurtz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Dinet-Fields

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Bill on a number of matters. He has a wealth of knowledge that matches his years of experience. Bill is a skilled practitioner with the capability to navigate any type of case. I have contacted him myself on several occasions as a young attorney looking for practical advice on a specific issue."

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Daniel Perlman

Child custody lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Bill on many criminal, matrimonial and family law cases. Bill has decades of courtroom experience, and is one of the best litigators I've ever seen. Bill is an expert in custody, father's rights, grandparent's rights, and extraordinary circumstances cases. However, Bill's range is wide - he has great experience in criminal cases from homicide to DWI trials. Bill Kurtz often accepts trial referrals from other attorneys."

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Daniel Perlman

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Owner, William J. Kurtz Law Office

1996 - 2000

Partner, Mingolelli and Kurtz PC

Associations

American Bar Association

New York State Magistrates Association

Onondaga County Bar Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

American Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Fravel

Search upheld at trial level, reversed on appeal, police may not use pre-text of some unknown persons safety to gain entry into an apartment or justify a vehicle search as an inventory search prior to lawful impound

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Education

1980

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

State University of New York, College at Oswego

Business

Speaking Engagements

2000

Career Day

DWI

Languages

English

Activity

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