Cara Ann Boyanowski

Cara Ann Boyanowski

also known as Cara Boyanowski

4.3
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 32 years

Child custody Lawyer at Camp Hill, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +2 more

3304 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA

About Cara

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

33 years

35%
Child Support 20%

33 years

20%
Adoption 5%

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cognetti Law Group

3304 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA, 17011

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Cara Ann Boyanowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Wade | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Do not hire,

Cara did nothing to progress the case and was not experienced, or knowledgeable, in PFA, Custody, or divorce law. She was easily manipulated by the other lawyer in the case. She expected information to fall into her lap and court to come easily. She avoided tough conversations and would avoid pho...ne conversations. Her legal advice set back court hearings months because she would not take the time to prepare. She was paid exorbitantly with no results. A new lawyer did in less than 2 weeks, for 1/10th of what was paid to Cara with actual results.

Posted by David | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hire if you want to hurry up and wait.

Cara was all about waiting and letting co-council dictate upcoming dates and terms. After hiring her for my case she proceeded to make matters worse while blowing through her retainer. She would not pick up the phone for a conversation but instead would send 75 emails and charge for each individu...al one even though most were following up on previous messages.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

Cara is a compassionate and talented lawyer. She took on my case after it had lingered for several years with another attorney and she did a great job. There was no way to fix the bad decisions of the past but she found a way to get a better resolution for me. This case is one of the worst types for ...a lawyer to take on because it had been mismanaged, dragged on for years and it was a dumpster fire of hostility. She addressed the issues with a grounded, fact based approach that was results oriented and sensitive to her customer’s finances. I am grateful for Cara’s support and would recommend her for others going through divorce proceedings.

Posted by Julie | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Attorney Boyanowksi represented me throughout my divorce proceedings. It was an exceedingly difficult time in my life and I could not have asked for a better attorney. What should have been completed in 6 months ended up taking over 2 years. Cara was always available to answer my endless questions... through e-mail or by phone. She was very good at helping me remove the emotion from this time and focus on the facts. Her knowledge and skill were so impressive. She explained every step of the proceedings thoroughly and was always willing to clarify. When we ended up having to go to trial she proved herself a formidable presence in the courtroom as well. Every aspect of my divorce was handled in a timely, professional, compassionate manner and I could not have been more thrilled with the results. She is a very skilled attorney and a wonderful person. I just can't say enough about the role she played in my life during this very difficult time.

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Cara Ann Boyanowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dominic Montagnese

Probate lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cara is very knowledgeable and is always a pleasure to work with."

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Alexis Miloszewski

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Boyanowski is an exceptional attorney who zealously represents her clients in all areas of family law. She is incredibly knowledgeable and sensitive to all issues that arise in family law matters and is well respected by local judges and counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Engle

Child custody lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cara is a superior attorney. I have had many cases with her. She has been a zealous advocate for her client's position in every occasion. She is diligent, knowledgeable, and has integrity. If I were in need of a lawyer myself, I would not hesitate to call upon her. I consider her a friend and a colleague that I can rely upon."

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this Cara Boyanowski. Attorney Boyanowski is a skilled attorney that vigorously advocates for her clients. She strives to obtain the best possible results for her clients - results that allow her clients to move forward with their lives while protecting the things that are most important."

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Engle

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Lift Every Voice Award, Heinz Menaker Senior Center

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Cognetti Law Group

2015 - 2021

Partner, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP

2004 - 2015

Shareholder, Serratell Schiffman & Brown

1998 - 2004

Associate Attorney/Junior Partner, Daley Law Offices

1995 - 1998

Associate Attorney, MacIntyre & MacIntrye

1993 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Ron Turo

Associations

2021 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Heinz Menaker Senior Center

Chair

1995 - Present

Dauphin County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

Dauphin County Arbitrator

Chair

2015 - 2017

Arbitrator

Dauphin County Arbitrator

2015 - 2019

Central Dauphin School District Board Member

Board of Directors

2013 - 2015

Woman's Magazine

Editorial Writer on Family Law Subjects

2013 - 2015

American Heart Association

Executive Committee Member

2010 - 2012

Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA)

Volunteer

2004 - 2006

Dauphin County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Linn v. Lloyd

Client awarded primary custody and permitted relocation of child from Dauphin County

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Education

1993

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Lycoming College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE

Fee Agreements

2013

Domestic Relations & Domestic Violence CLE

Equitable Distribution and QDROs

2008

National Business Institute CLE

Getting a Divorce Case off the Ground

2008

Divorce Law Update

How to Transfer Retirement Account Assets

2005

Dauphin County Bar Association CLE

Changes to Divorce Code

2005

Dauphin County Bar Association CLE

Support Update

Publications

2015

Central Penn Parent Magazine - "ask an expert" What is Physical Custody

2015

Central Penn Parent Magazine - "ask an expert" How Do I Share Custody Over the Holidays

Languages

English

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