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Stacey A. O'Neill Balduf

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Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Liverpool, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

4264 Gemini Path, Liverpool, NY

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About Stacey

Biography

Over 28 years of experience. Bringing both professional and personal experience to the table.

Experienced representation, providing advice for your future. Free consult. Reasonable rates.

Experienced representation providing advice for your future. Free consultation. Reasonable rates.

Experienced representation providing advice for your future. Free consultation. Reasonable rates.

Experienced representation providing advice for your future. Free consultation. Reasonable rates.

Experienced representation, providing advice for your future, Free consultation. Reasonable rates

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

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Child Support 20%

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Divorce and Separation 20%

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Family 20%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Payment Methods

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Awards

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Top Contributor
2015
Notable Peer Review Rating

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stacey A. Balduf

4264 Gemini Path, Liverpool, NY, 13090

www.bestfamilylawyersyracuse.com
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Stacey A. O'Neill Balduf's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Competent representation at an affordable rate

Most of the positive reviews here reflect my thoughts of Stacey. I found her to be highly competent, frank, honest and knowledgeable. Her hourly rate was reasonable and below that of most attorneys who work out of law firm - and much of that has to do with lower overhead as she works from her home... office. As she explained to me - if you want an attorney with an impressive, large marble conference room table, you're gonna pay for it. That she lives in an average house in an average neighborhood with an average minivan in her driveway was a positive in my book. It's clear she was looking towards her client's best interest and not a lavish lifestyle at the expense of her clients. She kept my costs down by having me do what homework I could on my own and not nickle-and-diming for every copy, e-mail and phone call to answer a quick question that you see in most law firms. She has some quirks (who doesn't?) and sometimes I had to chase her down to get a question answered, but I wasn't her only client either. That and she also has a life and needs to take a break for a week away with her family once in a while - as well as the time she spends with her volunteer commitments to the church and community. But she also found time to squeeze in calls/e-mails between court hearings and in the evenings / early mornings as well. In the end, I ended up with a divorce settlement that was fair to me, my ex-wife and daughter at a price that was much lower than some of the horror stories I've heard from friends who've gotten divorced too. Heed her advice - there are no do-overs in divorces and you only get one chance to get it right. I asked about the real-estate end of my divorce and she referred me to her husband Bill. Again, competent, reasonably priced representation. I'd recommend her and would use her again should the need ever arise (hopefully not!).

Posted by Krystle | September 13, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

It's never too late...even when you signed a divorce!

I came to Stacey after I was bullied into signing an uncontested divorce(that I didn't have a copy of and had no proof of signing anything) (NEVER DO THAT) that had me walking away with nothing, not even child support. My papers had already been filed and was assigned to a judge. I called several dif...ferent lawyers, just wanting to receive child support and no one would work with me until my divorce was final. I contacted Stacey and within a week, a motion was filed to stop the unfair divorce and now I had a chance to receive child support for my children. Stacey knew that I didn't have much money accessible to me, and she gave me a very reasonable payment plan, but also got my ex-husband to pay the bulk of my lawyer fees. I won't lie, Stacey is hard on you but it's only to prepare you for what's to come and to show you she has your back regardless. My ex and his lawyer tried bullying me into an agreement and even threatened custody. Tried scaring me by constantly speaking to our kids about adult matters(which had me wanting to settle for fair less than I'm receiving) but Stacey, in the end got me exactly what I came to her for. And help me navigate speaking to my children and helping them understand this divorce and child support. I would recommend Stacey to anyone. Just remember...IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!

Posted by William & Danielle | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Child Relocation Out of State

Stacey did an amazing job and we are very pleased! She got us the results we wanted in a quick and timely fashion. We especially love that she didn't waste time with lengthy appointments and phone calls. If there is a quick question or she's just checking in, an email was sufficient. We loved this ab...out her! We would HIGHLY recommend her!

Posted by JF | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I cannot thank her enough

I want to recommend Stacey. My ex-wife sued me for the custody of my kids, and for various reasons she had everything on her side to win. She refused to discuss any kind of mutual agreement and was decided to take the kids out of my life. I went to see Stacey out of desperation after deciding that ...I needed a more aggressive approach than the one used by my court appointed attorney. After three days Stacey negotiated the best possible settlement given my circumstances, a settlement I did not think was possible. I am happy again and I will never be able to thank Stacey enough.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing

Stacey took what I believed to be an impossible situation and resolved it beautifully. While going through a divorce a major custody issue came up. Stacey made recommendations and outlined a strategy. Although I was hesitant at times, she gave me her word that her litigation plan would prevail an...d it did. I have and will again recommend Stacey to anyone going through a divorce or experiencing custody issues. Stacey is honest, straightforward and will tell you how it is even if you do not want to hear it. Do not let that deter you! In my opinion, this is the makings of an incredible attorney. You do not retain an attorney to hold your hand and tell you what you want to hear. You find an attorney that will fight for you and get the outcome you are looking for. If you want the best results, you find the best attorney. One that accomplishes your goals. In the Syracuse area, that attorney is Stacey Balduf.

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Stacey A. O'Neill Balduf's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Karp

Child custody lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had several cases with Stacey and she's an effective advocate who is fair and reasonable. She's easy to work with and is very responsive to emails and phone calls. I'm always happy to have her on the other side of a case."

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Lourdes Rosario

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stacey is a professional and knowledgeable attorney, and a zealous advocate for her clients. She is attentive to detail, easy to get in contact with and ensures her clients understand all parts of the legal proceedings. I definitely endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

10 Best- 2 Year Client Satisfaction, American Institue of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1989 - 2015

Attorney for Children, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department

1989 - 2015

Attorney, Stacey A. O'Neill Balduf, Esq.

1987 - 1988

Law Clerk, Onondaga County Clerk's Office

1986 - 1987

Intern, Onondaga County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Standing Committee Episcopal Diocese of Central New York

Secretary

2009 - Present

Liverpool Central School Board

Member

1989 - Present

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Appellate Division 4th Dept. Attorney for Child Program

Attorney

Education

1987

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Boston University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

184

Legal Answers

7

Legal Guides

Top Contributor

Stacey earned significant contribution points in 2015.

Legal Answers

Q&A

What happens at first custody hearing

25 Oct 2015
Q&A

My daughter is in college and has special needs. She is also on the Dean's List. My daughter did not get her accommodations in

23 Oct 2015
Q&A

Can my husband have me charged with bank fraud if I paid household bills with his bank card?

08 Aug 2015
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Legal Guides

Legal Guide

What is the purpose of the Attorney for Children?

29 Mar 2016
Legal Guide

PURPOSE OF INITIAL CONSULTATION

24 Oct 2015
Legal Guide

7 FACTORS TO REMEMBER WHEN NEGOTATING YOUR DIVORCE SETTLEMENT

01 Oct 2015
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