Susan K. Duke

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Susan K. Duke

also known as Susan K. Duke Esq.

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Child custody Lawyer at Lakeville, NY
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Adoption

3407 Rochester Rd, Lakeville, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Susan

Biography

Divorce and Child Custody Attorney

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Adoption 25%

25%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019 2018 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Duke Law Firm, P.C.

3407 Rochester Rd, Lakeville, NY, 14480

dukelawfirm.net/

Duke Law Firm, P.C.

500 Helendale Road, Suite 260, The Laurelton Building, Rochester, NY, 14609

dukelawfirm.net/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Susan online.

Susan K. Duke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2017 | 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 ou...r family, and we have all been extremely pleased. Highly recommend!

Posted by Elizabeth | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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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Susan K. Duke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Van Allen

Family lawyer | Mar 14

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"Susan is an excellent attorney. She is thoughtful, zealous and professional."

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Scott Cannon

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | 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!"

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 28

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"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."

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James Newell

Family lawyer | Jul 16

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"I endorse Susan. She is a highly skilled attorney who is well respected in the legal community."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

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"A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Ivashuk

Family lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 05

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"Hardworking and determined. I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Sep 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Monte Robbins

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly regarded in the legal community."

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Sassoun Nalbandian

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Altman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 28

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"Excellent lawyer. Well respected."

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Michael Terani

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Ausman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 27

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 26

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Summa Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Instructor of Law Classes, South University

1996 - Present

Attorney/ Owner, Duke Law Firm, P.C.

1900 - Present

Member, Duke Law Firm, P.C.

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Sample of 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

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Education

2005

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Evergreen State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Online Course

Bankruptcy Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Susan earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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