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

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4.8 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

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Posted by AJ | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Passionate lawyer

I don’t know if your a person that read reviews, hopefully you will if your making Freddy your lawyer. I was referred by a friend for Freddy to handle my child support case and custody case. Not only is he the most professional !! He cares and very passionate about what’s he’s doing. Leading up t...o my court date I had concerns and worries which is natural. Freddie assured me he would do his best and that’s exactly what he delivered. This is a lawyer who will represent you to the fullest. I now have some peace because of Freddy. A lawyer who has a heart that will listen and be honest. I love him forever for helping me! God bless him always !! I have a lawyer for life!

Posted by RACHAEL L | November 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Freddy Godoy Amazing Lawyer!!

Freddy is Amazing Lawyer took on my custody case and got the jobe done extremely smooth and on point with his skills . When Mr.Godoy say "don't worry he got it", That's exactly what he mean. Very pleased with the outcome.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody battle and child support

On january 15, 2019, I became a first time mother. That's when things went left, I found myself In a relationship with a man that hid his instability, smoked and sold weed around our baby, and allowed his alcoholic mom to drink and be around her. Not only did my baby and I have to endure that , we al...so had to endure the emotional abuse that followed it. So many times he threatened that if I left him he would take my baby away. He also belittled me about working under someone . He said "you can work for the white man all you want but I refuse to be a slave to the system ." Crazy but true , he believed in black magic and threaten to put a spell on my family. During the time we lived together I discovered messages saying he was being evicted . He hid everything from me. But once I found out I took myself and my baby and put us both in a steady home. In fear of him taking my baby away I applied for custody of her and sent it to the last known address I had of his. I tried to work out visitations but that didnt work his behavior became very aggressive . Especially if I didnt respond to messages that didnt involve our child. He was so fixated on us as a couple that my baby was just bait. Threats started to occur shortly after . He threaten to sue me, threaten to show up at my house with the cops, his sisters also wrote post about me and also kept writing me over and over . So that's when I said enough was enough . I couldn't sleep at night not knowing his next moves. So I hired Mr. Freddy and he addressed my ex and got him to calm down. He also got my ex to sign an agreement. My ex is a very hard guy to get to do something. Hes the type that thinks he knows everything and likes to have power so Mr. Freddy getting him to sign the custody agreement was magnificent. My ex tried to find ways around things , so he made up a lie about me wanting to kill my baby and myself. But with Mr. Freddy experience that was not looked upon . But this is just to show you how crazy my ex was. I didnt originally file for Child support but Mr. Freddy helped me with that . He seen that I wasnt getting any support with my child at all . So he did everything and submitted all the paperwork for custody and child support right away. My ex thought he could play the system by making it seem as if he made below SSR requirement . However, with Mr. Freddy fast thinking he asked for a grand masters hearing. Which ended up being the best decision ever. Because he knew that because my ex claimed below SSR requirement the support would be denied but masters hearing specializes in more than just paystub. They look at your capability to earn more . I won my case thanks to Mr. Freddy and I have recieved everything I wanted. Now I can sleep better at night knowing that I have a court order and my child will have a steady home with me . All in all hes an awesome lawyer I strongly recommend him. He keeps you inform on every decision and every move he makes , he allows you to have input . And also hes affordable . I couldn't ask for a better lawyer!

Posted by Entela | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best attorney

Hiring Fraddy Godoy was the best thing happend to me! He has the brains compassion,and tenacity.A remarkable wnderstanding person who I wish anyone in need of a lawyer would consider.He was extremely helpful in providing me with advice and redundancy on how to handle my divorce case.His brilliant str...ategy,and great attention to my extremely difficult case.Was the clue to have my case solve in a short time, and with great outcome.He does not look to you as a client or a number,but as a human being. He will fight for you as if you were, and are part of his family. He understands the law fully and as I felt will give you the will to eather hire him or consider others without pressure. I couldn’t be more pleased with high quality and honest service! A truly good person. Thanks to him now I live peacefully with my son!

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!

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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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

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"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

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