Michelle Y. Cimino

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Michelle Y. Cimino

3.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 28 years

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

855 Publishers Pkwy Ste 1, Webster, NY

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About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

The Cimino Law Firm, PLLC

855 Publishers Pkwy Ste 1, Webster, NY, 14580-2587

cimino-law.com/

The Cimino Law Firm, PLLC

75 S Clinton Ave, Suite 510, Rochester, NY, 14604

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Michelle Y. Cimino's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erin | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

Michelle is a great lawyer! She was very accessible and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to and listened to my concerns. I got the best outcome I could ask for from a bad situation. Was not afraid to speak up for my child and his needs. Highly recommended!!!

Posted by Rita | February 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

uncontested

Michelle handled an uncontested divorce matter that required extensive redrafting (because we attempted to do it ourselves originally) and although it required alot of extra work, Michelle did not charge for additional time and was very responsive.

Posted by Renee R | October 26, 2014 | Sexual Harassment

An excellent advocate and attorney

Michelle successfully, and very quickly, obtained a settlement from my former employer on the grounds of sexual harassment and retaliation for reporting it. She was knowledgeable, understanding and succeeded in making a difficult situation as easy as possible. She always was reachable and communicat...ed with me every step of the way. I would recommend Michelle Cimino to anyone in my position. She's excellent!

Posted by Magdalena | May 21, 2026 | Child Custody

Worst communication ever!

Awful experience!! In attempt to get grandparents visitation rights I consul ted with Michelle Cimino Law office. She agreed to start off with sending a letter which required a response. I contacted that office for two months on a regular basis, to see if they’ve been any response to the letter ...she had sent. In not hearing of any response letter , from an opposing Attorney , I asked that the letter be resent. After second letter was resent, I started reaching out again, to see if they’ve been response to that letter. Again, no communication. I finally called another number that was left on the voicemail. Only to be told, “Why are you calling this number? I’m working from home.” Rude. But at least that call got results, as I was told and then emailed a copy of the response letter. I was shocked that the letter had come in from the opposing party , 2 months earlier! In two months, they did not have the time, or make the effort to get tell me about the letter from other attorneys even when I was reaching out regularly . When I met her face to face, and I asked her why, Michelle had no answer, nor an apology, nor any attempted compensation for the long delayed response. I would’ve still hired or at that point but her coldness in the matter totally turned me off to doing any family court situation with her.

Posted by Stephanie | August 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

SCAM ARTIST

DO NOT HIRE HER!!! She's a scam artist, she stole my money, did 0 work. It took me two months to get my money back from her, and that's only after I filed and paid for a grievance claim through bar association. After months and countless calls and texts of me trying to get her to do anything, she th...en said "she didn't feel like it" and wouldn't give money back, I had to go above her just to get it back. There is so many others that claim the same issue! Just search her name, you'll find over 20 others she stole from, check BBB, and other reviews. She's horrible. The fact that she is able to still keep her licence after being a known scam artist is crazy. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!

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Michelle Y. Cimino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Chauvin Bezinque

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on several cases with Ms. Cimino, including a hotly contested custody and visitation trial in Supreme Court. She has represented her clients' interests to the best of her ability, yet retained a professional decorum often lacking in matrimonial practitioners. I look forward to working with her again."

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Steven Modica

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Fazio

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michelle and I have represented opposing spouses in a number of divorce matters. I have always found her very professional and reasonable to deal with, which benefits both parties. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristine Demo-Vazquez

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is a professional, skilled and knowledgeable attorney."

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Kristine Demo-Vazquez

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, The Cimino Law Firm, PLLC

2004 - 2009

Attorney, Chamberlain D'amanda

1994 - 1995

Judicial Law Clerk, Appellate Division Fourth Department

Associations

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2018 - 2019

Monroe County Bar Association - Fee Arbitration Committee

Member

2018 - 2019

Monroe County Bar Association - Academy of Law Committee

Member

2011 - 2015

Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, Programs Committee

Co-chair

Education

1995

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Nazareth College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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