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Biography
Currently, I believe in supporting clients and community. I sit on the Liverpool Central School District School Board (I am class of 1980), and the Standing Committee for the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. I am a divorced and remarried and a mother of a blended family of five children and two son-in-laws.
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%
Child Support
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Family
20%
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Payment Methods
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- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015 2014
2015
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Stacey A. Balduf
4264 Gemini Path, Liverpool, NY, 13090
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Disorganized and unprofessional
She is very disorganized and unprofessional. I cannot tell you how many legal papers she filled out with obvious spelling and grammatical errors. She talks down to me when I ask her for clarification on legal terminology and legal proceedings. She claims to be waiting for my husband's lawyer for wor...
Stacey Balduf
Replied last May 20, 2013I will attempt to address this review. However, this person has chosen to post it anonymously so whether they are actually a client or what they are referring to cannot be specifically addressed. First, all papers are sent to the client for review before submission. If their are any spelling or grammatical errors not picked up by me or the programing (legal grammar is different that traditional English) the client is NEVER charged for any corrections. When a client is having difficulty understanding how divorce proceedings work I do my best to explain. Lawyers charge their clients to explain this. It can add up if repeated several times. Some clients ask the same questions over and over....not because the lawyer is not explaining it but because the process does not seem to "make sense" to them and they are frustrated. "Talking down" may be when I state that I have already explained it. I would be happy to explain it. But the answer is not going to change and the client is charged. All responses received from opposing counsel (lawyers) are sent to the client. If I have heard from them so has my client. Often the spouse of my client tells the client that his or her attorney has responded when they have not actually contacted me. I cannot do anything about that. Attorneys are a group of professionals who often do not respond promptly to phone calls or requests. The work load for any attorneys who are "experienced and well received in the field" is relatively high. I respond to client's within a 24 hour turn around. I email. I call. I will arrange a meeting whenever asked. I send letters and I work evenings and early mornings to accommodate client's schedules. Within the field I am well known for working more efficiently and toward a faster resolution that many in my field. But this only happens if the other side is willing to participate. Often this does not happen. I also give a free initial consultation and explain how I work so that if someone hires me they have heard how I practice. It is very important not to chose me because I may be less expensive. If you are a client who want to pay for your attorney to be at their beck and call and are willing to pay for that kind of service....if you want to be charged to complain about the process, the laws or the other attorney when nothing can be done to change this....you may not want to hire me. I want to make sure that if you are paying me for my service I am able to assist you in some manner. I respect that this process can be costly. IF THIS PERSON BELIEVED THAT I HAD ERRORS IN THE PAPERS, DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON OR HAD ISSUES WITH THE REPRESENTATION THEY COULD HAVE CHANGED LAWYERS AT ANY POINT. ALSO, THEY COULD HAVE COME IN AND DISCUSSED THEIR CONCERNS, (NO CHARGE, WITHIN REASON, FOR DISCUSSIONS ABOUT WHAT THIS AS SET FORTH ABOVE). I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE TO DATE. I WOULD ALSO SUGGEST THAT IF THE CLIENT LOOKED AT THIER ACCOUNTING STATEMENT I HAVE CONTACTS WHICH HAVE A 0.00 CHARGE. I OFTEN DO THIS WHEN SOMEONE IS JUST CHECKING IN ETC. Remember.....we handle over a hundred cases a year.....every now and then someone complains like this...the cases that go well just don't bother to comment. They have moved on...something I hope for all my clients. I wish all my clients the best...and have a practice largely based upon client referrals. Stacey A. Balduf, Esq. People who generally write this kind of review have found the process unpleasant and the only one they can blame is the attorney.
Stacey A. O'Neill Balduf's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
Jonathan Karp
Family lawyer
Paul Mullin
Litigation lawyer
Experience
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 YorkSecretary
2009 - Present
Liverpool Central School BoardMember
1989 - Present
Onondaga County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Appellate Division 4th Dept. Attorney for Child ProgramAttorney
Education
1987
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Boston University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
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Stacey earned significant contribution points in 2015.
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08 Aug 2015
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