$ 400-450 per hour
Joel Bernard Bernbaum
About Joel
Biography
Mr. Bernbaum practice is concentrated in family law.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and previously served as President of the Pennsylvania Chapter. He is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Montgomery Bar Associations with active participation in their respective family law sections and/or committees.
Mr. Bernbaum is a former Chair of the Family Law Section of the Montgomery Bar Association and served two terms on the Council of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Family Law Section.
Mr. Bernbaum was Co-Chairman of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Technology Task Force. He is a frequent writer and lecturer for continuing legal education programs, business groups and community organizations.
He received his B.A. from Long Island University and his J.D. in 1977 from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Bernbaum recently received notice he would again be recognized among our region's Super Lawyers in June issues of Philadelphia Magazine and Law and Politics' Philadelphia Super Lawyer (2006-2018), Best Lawyers in America (2010-2018)
Mr. Bernbaum has moderated and spoken for .the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the PA Bar institute, the PA Bar
Association and the Montgomery Bar Association at many Workshops on Divorce.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
50%
40 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1977
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Licensed in Illinois for 48 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1977
Location
Bernbaum Family Law
33 Rock Hill Road., Suite 250, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
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"Joel is regarded throughout Southeastern PA as a premier divorce attorney. In addition, he is actively involved in his community and with the local bar. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Temporary Suspension issued in PA, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Work Experience
2003 - 2010
Special Counsel, • Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer, LLP, Norristown, PA; Special Counsel
1993 - 2003
Partner, Ladov & Bernbaum
1985 - 1993
Partner, Astor, Weiss & Newman
Associations
1997 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow - Past President PA Chapter 2007
1986 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationsMember - Past Chair, Family Law Section
Education
1977
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois; 1977
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny Ocunty, PA
Digital Media in the Courtroom
2013
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, Summer Meeting
Digital Media and Divorce
2013
PBI Crimonal Law Institute
Family Law Issues for Criminal Lawyers
2013
PBA Real Estate Institute
Family Law Issues for Real Estate Lawyers
Publications
2014
Sidebar Magazine (Montgomery Bar Association)
Bits & Bytes
2013
Sidebar Magazine (Montgomery Bar Association)
Bits & Bytes
2012
Sidebar Magazine (Montgomery Bar Association)
Bits & Bytes
Languages
English