Jonathan Christian Trotto

Jonathan Christian Trotto

3.6
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning, Probate

140 Allens Creek Road, Suite 3, Rochester, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Trotto Law Firm, PC

140 Allens Creek Road, Suite 3, Rochester, NY, 14618

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Jonathan Christian Trotto's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Denise | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome Attorney!!!

I went to Jonathan for a consultation with a custody issue and I hired him! this was the best choice that i could have made. Jonathan and his legal team are on point all the time. In court he may seem quite but just WAIT! I will recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer for family court... He ...knows what he is doing and he knows when to use it. If the mother takes me back court again, I wouldn't want anyone else helping me with this matter. I can not thank him enough...

Posted by Matt | August 21, 2014 | Family

Great Results

John is a great attorney. He has knowledge & experience about the entire family court system. When things got emotional John kept a cool head which in turn helped me to keep calm and helped with the ultimate resolution of my case. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

Will continue to use Jonathan Trotto for any future legal matters

Mr. Trotto established our wills and made the process easy and comfortable for my wife and I. I look forward to using Mr. Trotto for my future legal needs.

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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:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

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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