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Susan K. Duke

Family Attorney at Lakeville, NY

4.6   10 reviews
  • Licensed for 27 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1996
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Susan

Learn Susan’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Family
    80%
    Experienced advice and advocacy for all divorce and separation matters, including child custody.

    27 years, 2,000 cases

  2. Bankruptcy and debt
    20%
    Experienced, personal representation in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for individuals for over 17 years. We assist in debt relief and ending creditor harassment through bankruptcy filing. Avoid losing your assets; contact us to find out whether filing for bankruptcy is your best option to keep your money and property.

    27 years, 500 cases

Susan K. Duke has over two decades of experience bankruptcy and family law. In 1995, she earned her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and earned her LL.M from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is committed to providing compassionate legal support and works with her clients to create the personalized legal solutions they need to achieve their goals. Susan knows that every case she represents is unique and requires meticulous evaluation and creative strategies. With her on your side, you can feel confident in the outcome of your case. Reach out to her today for a consultation.

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Contact Susan

Duke Law Firm, P.C.
3407 Rochester Rd
Lakeville, NY, 14480
Duke Law Firm, P.C.
780 Blossom Road
Rochester, NY, 14610
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Reviews

4.6 / 5.0
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Posted by Ivan Rodriguez | October 26, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Quick & Efficient
Provided clear and concise information quickly, despite how late I sent out my inquiry.
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great work
She continually represented my best interests and provided good advice.
Posted by Elizabeth | January 26, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Ms. Duke is an EXCELLENT, COMMITTED Lawyer!!
I could not say enough praise for Susan Duke. She just led me through a very complicated, difficult divorce. She responded almost immediately to any question I had, was very well prepared for our trial, and took my case VERY SERIOUSLY. She was committed from start to finish and I would recommend her skill, talent and work ethic to anyone who needs legal help. She is also very honest about issues and does not try to drag things out to get more billable hours!!!
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Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent!
We have had an excellent experience working with Susan. She is straightforward, extremely knowledgeable of the laws affecting our case, and has continually worked with integrity and honesty. That was very important to us when finding an attorney. She has been retained by three different members of our family, and we have all been extremely pleased. Highly recommend!
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Posted by Casey | December 11, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best for Bankruptcy!!!
Bankruptcy was my last choice but I'm glad I made it and I'm even more glad that I chose Susan Duke! The process couldn't have been easier and she made sure to explain everything to me so there were no surprises. It was very clear what was needed on my part and she took care of everything else for me; all I had to do was meet with her and show up at court when the time came. I am extremely satisfied with the experience I had with Susan Duke and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a great attorney!
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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2015
Excellent
Susan went above and beyond for me. She is very knowledgeable and I was confident and at ease when she represented me in a Family Court issue. Thank you Susan Kathleen Duke!
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2013
Great attorney!
Susan helped me with my divorce. It was a bad time in my life, but Susan listened to me and provided good advice and helped me get through it.
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2012
Best Lawyer I know!
My family has hired Susan Duke on more then one occassions, and for several diffent reasons. She has always been professional, and very Helpful to us. In Custody cases she is in tune with the emotions involved and is respectful in that manner. She is aggressive in the court room and knows exactly what to do. I have hired her for Child Support cases as well, and she and her office staff, have a way of making difficult situations less stressful. My family has hired her for a Bankruptcy case, and as difficult as that was, she was always very organized and very informed of the laws. I would have to say that Susans attention to detail and her thoroughness is one of her many strong suits. There has never been a time in the many many years I have hired Susan for, that she was not always available to me to confir with or consult with, and often on an urgent matters.
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Posted by Jessica | March 21, 2011
Law guardian
Susan stood by me & my daughter the entire time I was fighting for full custody of my daughter, as well as having all rights assigned to just me. She explained everything to me in full detail. Susan explained in full detail to the judge of why my daughter would be better off with just me (mother). I still contact Susan with any questions or concerns I have and she is prompt in how quickly she returns my calls or messages. I highly recommend Susan Duke if you want your case won or done right!
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Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce case
I'm not one of those who put up review online about anything but after going through divirce, i like to put in my 2 cents about this attorney. Maybe it's not limited to just Susan Duke but things were often vaguely explained. After it was done, i asked for advices/help regarding bad behaviors coming from my ex and she kept responding my ex cant behave like that.. The thing was she was. After getting no help from her, i talked to another lawyer and realized my options in terms of how to deal with ex who keeps changing custody plan or challenging divorce decree. It's biased process to go through as a man to begin with but gotta have some one who's on your side completely. I'm posting this after so many sleepless nights due to stress coming from feeling doomed and cornered untill i hired a new lawyer.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 300-300 per hour
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Instructor of Law Classes
  • South University
  • 2011 - Present
  • Attorney/ Owner
  • Duke Law Firm, P.C.
  • 1996 - Present

Education

  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • LL.M - Master of Laws
  • 2005
  • University of San Diego School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1995
  • Evergreen State College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1992

Legal Cases

  • Howden v. Keeler
  • Father awarded custody of young daughter; http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad4/Clerk/Decisions/2011/06-10-11/PDF/0646.pdf

Associations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • 2005

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Online Course
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • 2012

Attorney endorsements

Received (91)
Given (122)
Endorse Susan
Family Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Susan is an excellent attorney. She is thoughtful, zealous and professional."
Marriage and prenuptials Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Susan is an honest, ethical attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is faithful and forthright and will not churn a file to make money. In short, if you are getting divorced, hire Susan!"
Family Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mrs. Duke. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact her for help."
Family Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Susan. She is a highly skilled attorney who is well respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Other
"A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Other
"Hardworking and determined. I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly regarded in the legal community."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Excellent lawyer. Well respected."
Unknown Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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