Jonathan Christian Trotto

Jonathan Christian Trotto

3.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +5 more

150 Allens Creek Road, Suite 110, Rochester, NY

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

If you are considering ending your marriage, working with a Rochester divorce lawyer can help you understand whether or not you meet the eligibility requirements in New York. Before any divorce case moves forward, two vital requirements have to be me

30%
Alimony 10%

f you and your spouse are both employed but you make significantly less than them, the gap in your income can be supplemented by monthly spousal support payments.

10%
Child Custody 10%

Child custody cases are some of the most emotionally stressful family court disputes anyone can face. It’s essential to have a Rochester child custody lawyer you can trust when it comes to navigating your child custody case in New York.

10%
Child Support 10%

Family law is a particularly sensitive branch of legal work that impacts the most personal aspects of your family dynamic. Child custody and child support are areas of family law that require the most sensitivity, and the impact that these proceeding

10%
Family 10%

Having counseled a wide range of clients, we recognize that each family law matter is unique. Rather than suggest a generic course of action to address your concerns, we will study the circumstances of your case and will design a strategy tailored to

10%
LGBT+ Law 10%

Although the process for same-sex couples to pursue divorce in New York is the same as those opposite-sex couples follow to dissolve their marriage bond, there may be circumstances unique to your divorce that require special consideration.

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

As couples in Rochester, NY, prepare for their future together, they may choose to create a prenuptial agreement to protect their interests and assets.

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

Whether or not spouses can agree will determine whether a divorce is contested or uncontested, influencing how the divorce will proceed. Uncontested and contested divorces can have vastly different consequences.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Trotto Law Firm, PC

150 Allens Creek Road, Suite 110, Rochester, NY, 14618

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Jonathan Christian Trotto's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Do not hire Jonathan Trotto

Hired Jonathan Trotto to represent me during an awful divorce. He was terrible ! Never answers calls or emails . In the beginning, he lied about how easy and quick this will end, but all he did was drag it to get paid. I absolutely would NOT RECOMMEND him.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Waste of time

Most careless lawyer I've ever used. Takes weeks to respond to emails then makes a 1 minute phone call to you and makes up excuses why he hasn't answered. Then makes you feel like you're bothering him for asking for responses. You want a lawyer with no backbone then pick this guy. Id rather have ...my dog represent me.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Mislead

I hired Jonathan Trotto because he gave me false confidence. My case should’ve been an easy win considering all the evidence and everything we had against my ex. At first, he acted like this would be a slam dunk win and I would get everything and more that I was seeking. After the first hearing, I lo...st all hope in him. He practically laid down and let my exes attorney run the court. He never was aggressive or assertive about anything in the courtroom. He was pushing for me to settle every meeting afterwards. It felt as though, by the end of it all, he was brokering deals behind my back. I ended up exactly where I started. I wouldn’t recommend this firm to anyone in a million years.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Do Not Use!

Reached a reasonable agreement twice with my ex, which he delayed so we would go to court, I got backed into a corner because of this and was forced to agree to things I did not want, I would have been better off letting my ex's lawyer do everything. Cost me THOUSANDS!

Posted by Hector | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Waste of money and ended up worse off.

I felt that he never fought for me. I was just walked through a process that made the bill bigger. In the end I ended up worse off than where I started. He took credit for things that I would have received with or without him. He charged me for emails that he either never read or never paid attention... to because I would have to explain everything to him again 5 minutes before court. He negotiated things I didn’t ask for and lost time with my kids for me because of this. It’s sad because I had all the confidence in the world when I hired him. Now I’m out thousands for nothing and a harder battle ahead of me. I never felt like he was on my team.

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Jonathan Christian Trotto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Chauvin Bezinque

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've worked with Jonathan on both litigated and collaborative matters. He is attentive to the goals of his clients and advocates for them upon the facts and law. We do not always see eye-to-eye (not surprising as we're both attorneys working for our clients), but Jonathan can work through those differences as professionals without abandoning his client's interests."

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P. Adam Militello

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Trotto is a well-respected attorney in our area, and he takes a reasoned approach to finding solutions in very tense situations."

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Melanie Sarkis

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is very attentive to details. He's smart and very responsive."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gregory Piede

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Jonathan, and have never received anything but positive feedback from those clients. In a very tense field, Jonathan exhibits a calm and appropriately easy-going manner that serves him and his clients well."

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Peter Gregory

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner. I recommend him for all family law matters."

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Jennifer Fazio

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jonathan is well respected in the legal community. I have worked with Jonathan on opposite sides of divorce cases and he is a pleasure to work with - practical and professional. I would recommend this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Up and Coming Attorneys Award, The Daily Record

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Trotto Law Firm, PC

2009 - 2009

Managing Partner, Lunn Trotto Law Firm

Associations

2013 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2013 - Present

Collaborative Law Association of Rochester

2009 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Education

2008

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Saint Joseph's University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

Languages

English

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