Marissa H. Washington

Marissa H. Washington

also known as Marissa M. Hill

4.2
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

43 Court Street, Suite 810, Buffalo, NY

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Hill Law PLLC

43 Court Street, Suite 810, Buffalo, NY, 14202

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Marissa H. Washington's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Eric | October 22, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Interesting

Ms. Washington showed no respect for my attorney; who is very well-respected. She told him to shut up in Court. She listened to only one side. She showed prejudice against myself and my attorney. I raised my son alone for 13 years. He is a special-needs child regardless what was said. Apparently, it’...s legal to impute funding out of thin air without looking at the facts. I will follow her order because I honor the Court. Other than that, I have nothing bad to say about Ms. Washington.

Posted by Weslyn | July 31, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

More than a Lawyer

After just one consultation she helped me feel secure. Once you speak with her, you just know she’s the right fit, she gives off trustworthy energy. I am looking to retain her soon. If you’re looking for someone who is genuine, sincere, and straightforward, you just might find she is a must have on y...our team! I’ll update once I retain her and move forward in my case; )

Posted by Terry | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best!

Marissa is a professional, thoughtful and caring attorney who knows the law. She assisted me in getting visitation established with my granddaughter. She was always available whenever I had a question or a worry, returned calls promptly and kept me in the know at all times. She cared and that meant a... lot to me and still does. I recommend her highly for any family law matter. She is truly an amazing attorney. It is comforting to know she is just a phone call away if I ever need her services again.

Posted by Joe | December 28, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Court appointed custody

She was appointed by the court to represent children in custody, She rarely spoke to the children, only once during the case, there was no follow up or real concern for the children. Maybe she is better with paying clients, but with this case she has failed to represent the children that she was sup...pose to do.

Marissa Washington

Replied last January 11, 2019

As an Attorney for the Children (AFC), I am appointed to represent the children throughout the various proceedings they are involved in during their childhoods. Just as parties to a case (typically parents) have their own attorneys, so do children. My job is NOT to represent the wants/wishes of the parents, rather, it is to express the wants/wishes of the children. It is not uncommon for those desires to conflict leaving one parent dissatisfied as appears to have been the case in this matter. When representing children, I meet with them AND speak with collaterals such as teachers, medical providers, and the like to obtain supplemental information to support my clients' positions and gain more insight into the facts at hand. It is not uncommon for me to go to children's schools unbeknownst to parents as well to avoid any undue influence being placed on the children prior to our meetings. I will also meet with parents if they desire, and/or if the attorneys for the parents allow. Only in very limited circumstances am I able to substitute judgment and undermine my clients' positions. Certainly, the position of an AFC is not determinative of the outcome of a proceeding. It is only the parents who can reach an agreement or a Judge who can render a final decision. I can assure you that I treat ALL clients equally, regardless of payment source. I note that, in reviewing my files, I have no parent who fits the name and information provided in the description of the above review.

Posted by SW | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best!!

I have so many positive comments regarding Marissa’s professionalism and results I do not know where to start. My first consult with Marissa was for custody/visitation (my son’s father thought it was amusing to play with the family court system); however Marissa did not. After a positive consult, I h...ired Marissa for my case. She went above and beyond to regulate and setup parameters to benefit my son (and myself) and ensure his safety. She is completely down to earth and is very personable. She stays on top of everything. There wasn’t a moment where I wondered what’s going on and there was constant communication. Her attention to detail is AMAZING and caused the other party to fold immediately. A couple months later I received paperwork for a court appearance for child support (other party looking to reduce support). I automatically asked Marissa to take this case, which of course resulted in desired judgement and more! The idea of court itself is stressful, but having Marissa in my corner I wasn’t worried or stressed at all. When you hire a lawyer of course you assume they know their stuff BUT MARISSA ABSOLUTELY KNOWS!! I wholeheartedly recommend Marissa for your family court cases!!!

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 03

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"I endorse Marissa M. Hill, Esq."

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Family lawyer | Oct 13

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

10 Best Female Attorneys: Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Upstate New York Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

10 Best Female Attorneys: Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Hill Law PLLC

2016 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis & Associates

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Jeffrey C. Mannillo, P.C.

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, The Vance Law Firm

2014 - 2014

Clerk, Porter County Superior Court

2013 - 2013

Clerk, Illinois Department of Child and Family Services

Associations

2015 - Present

Minority Bar Association of Western New York

General Member

2015 - Present

New York State Bar Association

General Member

2015 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County

General Member

Education

2014

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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