Freddy Miguel Godoy Jr.

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Freddy Miguel Godoy Jr.

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Freddy

Biography

Hard-working. Responsive. Honest. Real solutions in Divorce, Child Custody, and Family Law.

Hard-working. Responsive. Honest. Real solutions in Divorce, Child Custody, and Family Law.

Hard-working. Responsive. Honest. Real solutions in Divorce, Child Custody, and Family Law.

Hard-working. Responsive. Honest. Real solutions in Divorce, Child Custody, and Family Law.

Hard-working. Responsive. Honest. Real solutions in Divorce, Child Custody, and Family Law.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

25 years

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

25 years

20%
Child Custody 10%

25 years

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Freddy M. Godoy

1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-1754

freddygodoylaw.com/

Online Presence

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Freddy Miguel Godoy Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

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Posted by Johanna | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend

The day that I first contacted Freddy, was one of the worst days of my life. I was about to start a Custody battle with my Ex husband & had no clue on how to even begin. In my mind, I had already seen myself losing my child. Within an hour of me contacting his office & leaving my information I receiv...ed a call back from Freddy. After explaining my situation, he told me what he was able to do for me. He was very pleasant & very knowledgeable. Within 20 minutes of talking to him, I knew that he was the right lawyer for my case. My case took almost an entire year from beginning to end and through out the entire case Freddy was right there. I was always able to contact him with any questions or concerns & he ALWAYS got back to me. Freddy had soo much patience when dealing with my ex. He tried to keep things fair no matter what. When we came across some difficulties with our case, he was straight forward about it & he didn’t give me false hope. The entire process was extremely stressful, but I am glad that I had Freddy as my lawyer. Thanks to him I now have Primary Physical Custody of my son & Sole Legal Custody. When I was ready to settle for less, he advised me otherwise and I am happy to have listen to him. If I am ever in need of a lawyer again, Freddy will definitely be my number 1 choice.

Posted by phyllis | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ms

Freddy fought for a just cause. He helped my son get the victory in keeping primary custody of his sons. Freddy is an exceptional esquire. He was very professional,thorough, competent,knowledgeable, easy to work with lawyer who met our objective of keeping primary custody of the children. We enjoyed... an excellent relationship with him while he worked for us in representing our case.

Posted by Natoia | June 01, 2018 | Family

Exception Attorney

I had the pleasure of interacting with Attorney Freddy Godoy, as I work through a very delicate, complicated, and time sensitive abuse and custody matter. I was particularly impressed by Mr. Godoy's work ethic, his dedication to helping me, and his overall professionalism. He made himself accessible ...at all hours and utilized all channels of communication (voice call, text message, and email) to ensure that my questions/concerns were addressed. His wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of family law was evident in the guidance he offered and instructions he provided to my family and me. He was also impressively familiar with the various judges, the necessary course of action, and expectations given the nature of the case. Freddy provided document overview and suggestions on how to approach the temporary PFA and following custody case. He meticulously detailed the steps that would have to happen to ensure a potential successful outcome. He did all of this before asking for a penny. Every other attorney that I consulted with requested a fee upfront before they heard the situation. Unfortunately, I could not continue this relationship with Mr. Godoy because the family had a family friend that they wanted to use. This was the most in depth and detailed consultation I have ever received. He is truly doing this to help families in need; giving a voice where it has been muted. I offered to pay Mr. Godoy for his work and he refused payment, which further showed the condition of his heart. He was honest with me about my situation and did not set any false expectations. If you want someone that will work for you and your family, Freddy Godoy is one of “the good ones.” I will recommend as many people as I can to him because I am certain that he will work diligently on their behalf. Freddy, I cannot thank you enough!!! Continue to shine in your area of influence. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. You will be rewarded significantly!

Posted by Anthony | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

I was in a tough position, my daughter was being neglected of her education and I'm a single father that didn't know what to do and needed help. I consulted with Freddy about my situation and after speaking with him I immediately felt like he was the right lawyer for me. We first filed an emergency h...earing. Then was given a court date less than 2 weeks. My daughters mother had hired a lawyer as well but Freddy was really confident as I in him. He knew important people which is always a great thing. First was a hearing with a mediator. Now the other attorney was trying to make me look like a bad guy and Freddy fired away with facts and his terminology was perfect which is what you need in a court room. He knew exactly what to say. Prepared and ready!! After they reviewed some facts. The mediator agreed with my lawyer and granted me legal sole physical custody of my daughter immediately. We were given another court date to come back in 7months for a review. My daughters mother fired her first lawyer and hired another lawyer who was just as confident as Freddy. Once again her new lawyer started making more accusations of me not following custody orders. Which I was to an extant. Freddy had to explain my reasons why and the Judge realized why I did what I did and the truth behind the mothers scheme. Freddy was ready for anything they had. Which I loved. Freddy made it very clear to court how important it was that my daughter needed to be with me to help her in her education. Which is the truth. The Judge continued my legal sole physical custody of my daughter and we go back to court in another 8 months. I am more than happy to say that we prevailed once again. I am more than positive when we go back to court I have nothing to worry about. Freddy isn't just a great lawyer but a good man that understands where your coming from and will help you succeed in what your looking for. Believe me when i say he knows what he is doing and talking about. Thank you Freddy I couldn't of done it without you next to me.

Posted by Ray | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding Attorney

Freddy Godoy a caring, passionate, dedicated, knowledgeable and excellent attorney to have represent me in my child custody hearing. I highly recommend.

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Freddy Miguel Godoy Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Zahin Maneckshaw

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"To his clients, Freddy is a zealous advocate who offers creative solutions and champions to resolve their legal dilemmas. To judges, Freddy is consummate professional who makes sound legal arguments in an ethical, passionate, and convincing manner. To attorneys, Freddy is a respected colleague and a source of legal knowledge. To his courtroom opponents, Freddy is a legal assassin whose sharp arguments enable him to win cases. If you are seeking a highly competent, passionate and successful family law or criminal defense attorney, I highly recommend Freddy Godoy."

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Richard Bost

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a family law practitioner with almost 20 years of experience I have met all kinds of lawyers, and wish there were more like Freddy Godoy. I completely endorse this attorney's work. He is knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated to his clients. He is always prepared and truly an asset to the legal community. You should know that Freddy goes the extra mile for his clients. Thorough and very bright, you could not go wrong using him as your attorney."

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Carlos Vega

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. As a homicide prosecutor with over twenty-five years of experience, I recognize the difference between good litigators and average litigators. Freddy is a very good attorney, who is knowledgeable and experienced in Pennsylvania family law, as well as criminal law. He has been representing family law clients since law school at the University of Pennsylvania. As a criminal prosecutor, Freddy had a reputation for being aggressive and relentless, in defending victims of crime. When he left the District Attorney’s Office and started his private practice, he experienced great success, bringing the same amount of enthusiasm and zeal, in defending individuals charged with crimes. Freddy speaks well to jurors and knows how to prepare a case. He knows the law and he is a good writer, as evidenced from his time writing opinions for a Philadelphia family court judge. Freddy's comfort in the courtroom continues to be an added benefit to his family law clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

Better Business Burrough, Better Business Burrough

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Freddy M. Godoy

2011 - 2012

Associate, Law Office of Stacy E. Schwarz, LLC

2005 - 2007

Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable Lori A. Dumas, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

1999 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

1998 - 1998

Boardmember, Custody and Support Assistance Clinic

Education

2000

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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