Susan Marie Betzjitomir

Susan Marie Betzjitomir

3.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bath, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

1 Liberty Street, Bath, NY

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Child custody is an aspect of divorce, so the actual percentage is higher. We have won a lot of Dad custody cases, as well as for the Moms.

24 years

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

We do all aspects of criminal defense including serious and violent crime, persistent felony offender eligible, DWI, Sex crimes, as well as lesser crimes, Vehicle and traffic matters and appeals.

25 years

15%
Appeals 10%

Please see my case links to see examples of the types of appeals that I have won. I do all aspects of appeal including oral arguments, which you may attend if you wish.

24 years

10%
Litigation 10%

24 years

10%
Business 5%

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2007

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

BetzJitomir Law firm

1 Liberty Street, Bath, NY, 14810-1523

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Susan Marie Betzjitomir's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Posted by Sandra | July 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Grandparent Visitation

I reached out to Susan Betzjitomir for a Grandparent Visitation Case for myself. She stayed on the phone with me and, through my tears, gave me priceless compassion. I have chosen to go on my own for my next court date. If I decide to hire an Attorney for my case, it will be Susan Betzjitomir

Posted by Tony | July 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

100% The very best Attorney you can get!!!!!

Iv been battling custody for my daughter Moriah for years on my own! Unfortunately was getting nowhere no matter how much I knew! The past 4 years have been the hardest Until the day I called Susan to be my Attorney! Explained my case and Susan immediately started to get to work! The first court date... we had Susan was able to fight for my rights as a father and was able to see my daughter again! That was a very emotional day! Just to see my princess again ment the world to me! Was able to see my daughter every other weekend! That was goin great, 3 months later Susan helped me to get my daughter to Virginia and have out of state visits! I never thought in a million years that would happen! Susan made my dream come true by having my daughter in Virginia with me! One again an emotional great day! Now my daughter wants to go to school here in Virginia! I’m So Grateful to have Susan as my Attorney! I wished I hired her 20 years ago! Susan made things happen I never thought I would ever see! She stands for her clients and Awesome at Communicating! And Aggressive in the court room to fight for you! She don’t take no bull from anyone! Susan is a Real Super Hero! She cares for her clients and makes things happen! She will forever be attorney in any situation! If you want a Real Attorney with Real Results you need to Hire Susan BetzJitomir!!!!!!

Posted by Leanne | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A God send

I had the hardest time finding a lawyer. Attorney Betzjitomir took my case and she was amazing. She was strong and firm in her presentation with compassion for everyone involved. Amazing lawyer.

Posted by Nita and Patrick | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"Jill of All Trades"

Susan has been our attorney since 2008 and is exceptional. She managed a messy divorce, helped defend our son in an unfortunate criminal case, and most recently helped with closing of our dream property. Her dedication and thoroughness also saved us from almost purchasing property that had all of t...he mineral rights leased despite the seller and real estate agent claiming that all the rights conveyed. She is tenacious and aggressive when necessary but is wonderful and understanding and very professional. We have recommended her to many friends and will continue to do so.

Posted by Lindee | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Susan has already changed my life

Before Susan, I had a public defender who did not care to help me at all. I looked like a complete idiot. My children were taken away from me and it should not have even happened. She took on my complex case that goes back years to help me; and told me I wasn’t getting what I deserved. My life chan...ged that day I met her. I was not being seen or heard and was rapidly losing more and more hope. We started trial the following week. I am and will be forever grateful and thankful I met her. I didn’t stand a chance without her. She is worth every penny. I don’t even know what the outcome will be as I’m writing this review and I still would pay the entire fee over again. Thank you so much Susan.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Registry of Outstanding Professionals 2007-present, America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

2006

Republican Senatorial Medal of Honor, Republican Members of the United States Senate

2004

Congressional Committee Business Advisory Council Member, National Republican Party

2003

Listed in Who's Who in the World, 2000 - present,

1999

Equal Justice America Fellow, Equal Justice America

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founding Attorney, BetzJitomir Law Firm

2000 - Present

Radio Show Host, WENY

2008 - 2013

Managing Partner, BetzJitomir and Baxter, L.L.P.

2005 - 2010

Town Justice, Township of Orange

2004 - 2005

United States President's Business Advisory Council, Republican Party

2003 - 2005

Republican Inner Circle, Republican Party

2002 - 2008

Attorney, BetzJitomir Law Firm

2000 - 2002

Assistant Professor, Finance, Law, and Economics, Alfred State College

1997 - 1997

Financial Services Representative, First Investors Corporation

1987 - 1993

Town Council Member, Township of Thurston

Associations

2001 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2012

New York State Bar Association

CO-CHAIR, SENTENCING AND SENCTENCING ALTERNATIVES

2004 - 2008

Schuyler County Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

MCGRANN PAPER CORPORATION v. PENNYSAVER

I won the appeal, decision affirmed

The Estate of Margaret Chase

I won the appeal

Kish v. Kish

I won the appeal

People v. Mack

Won the Appeal

People v. Eric Smith

Pending

People v. Craig Godineaux

pending

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Education

2000

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1997

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Corning Community College, Corning

A.S.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Women Reaching Women Global, Inc. April 1, 2017 Corning, NY Speaker "Know your rights"

2008

DISMANTLING DISCRIMINATION- SPRING CONFERENCE 2008

Transracial Adoption-Social and Legal considerations

2005

Victim Offender Mediation Conference

Comparative Analysis of Victim Impact Panels and Restorative Justice: How to go from A to B

2003

Presenter, Annual International Banking Conference, ITALY

Islamic Banking Law

2003

Presenter, 3rd Annual Conference, International Association of Forensic Mental Health Service

A New York Drug Court-Challenges Ahead

2001

Diversity

Diversity Presentation

2000

"Election 2000- A Woman's Perspective"

"Election 2000- A Woman's Perspective"

Publications

2011

Amazon-The Runyan Agency Book-Grandma Goes To Haiti

2011

Amazon-The Runyan Agency Book- Where Did The Birds Go?

2008

Chickens-A Beginner's Handbook Co-Author of Book

2007

New Yorklaw Journal People v. Mack

2006

Crafting Significant Business Agreements BOOK CO-AUTHOR, Crafting Significant Business Agreements

N/A

Backwoods Home Fitting In With Your New Neighbors

Languages

English

Activity

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