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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Showing 31 - 35 of 46 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Selena | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, caring attorney

The day that I called Mr. Godoy was the worst day of my life. I was told by my previous attorney that I would lose my three-week-old, still breastfed daughter because of my immigration status, and there is no way I could get medical support from my daughter’s father when I just paid out of pocket for... my delivery fee. Mr. Godoy was really nice on the phone, he calmed me down, listened to my story, told me everything’s gonna be alright. He took over all my cases when I thought I would lose my daughter. He turned the whole situation around. My ex husband and his attorney tried everything they could to give us hard times and made a huge mess of everything. My ex tried to deny paternity, even directed his parents to harass/threat my parents in our home country in order to get what he wanted. Mr. Godoy was on my side the whole time, fought all my cases(Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce) with dignity. As an alien and new mom, being in Philadelphia with no support system, I still managed to study and pass all the exams thanks to him. He is a superhero, took care of all the mess and gave me peace of mind. Mr. Godoy is very professional, he knows exactly what he is doing and he CARES. He answered all my questions and explained the whole situation to me, kept me informed the whole time. The most important is the result he got for me. He protected my rights, secured my daughter’s future financially. Thank you Mr. Godoy for being an awesome attorney and being such a wonderful person.

Posted by Yarelis | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Custody Case - Relocation

I hired Mr. Godoy when my attempt to gain full legal custody of my twin girls took a turn. I was confident that I would get it, well, I was wrong. I was engaged to be married and in the process of moving to NJ to start a new life in a new home with my girls, and found myself having to find an attorne...y immediately to follow the proper procedure for relocating the children. I searched online and came across Mr. Godoy's website, after reading about his experience with Family Law, I was sold. He took the time to consult with me by phone almost immediately after my contacting him. I met with him that same week, hired him right away to continue my case and I am extremely happy I did. All went well, and the case was resolved without me having to step foot in a courtroom. I would absolutely recommend Freddy Godoy, Jr. to handle your case.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2015

Truth and Justice

I hired Freddy Godoy in July 2014 to defend me against a bogus contempt charge and a petition to modify custody order. This was my second time in court and my third time negotiating custody orders, with countless mediation sessions thrown into the mix over for many years. I needed better results. ... This was not an ordinary situation. My ex is borderline and bipolar and this can't be swept under the rug. Freddy listened to my plight and objectively, heard me out. He is smart, compassionate, objective, and trustworthy. I interviewed many lawyers and Freddy was the best for us. I wanted to wrap this up as quickly and as easily as possible. We ended up in court with the best outcome possible for my 13 year daughter. Freddy saved the day. For the first time in 12 years, I feel free...really free. The truth came out, finally!! My daughter said to me "I love Freddy. He saved my life". She still sees her Dad the same amount of time as she did before, but now it's on her terms, which is perfect. Thank you!!!

Posted by Sammy | February 16, 2015

Top Notch Family Court Representation

Mr. Godoy was the best choice I could have made to represent me during a tough and out of control visitation/custody case. He was clear, concise to the long term objective and honest about all possibilities. His knowledge of the situation that I was under really gave me the confidence to follow his l...ead into the courtroom. His knowledge of the Judges is a tremendous help as to how he goes about handling the case, which is invaluable. His guidance and professionalism are unmatched if you are looking for legal representation in the Philadelphia area. He was consistent in all details and updated me as we went along the process up until the court hearing. Mr. Godoy kept me positive while making extraordinary attempts to work out arrangements and agreements with the other legal counterpart. I was extremely happy with my decision to obtain Mr. Godoy's legal services and would not hesitate to continue to use him for future cases if it has to come down to that. He is the type of lawyer you want on your side as he is honest, understanding, knowledgeable and hard working. Thank you Mr. Godoy for helping me and my family. To all reading this review, don't look any further for legal representation, Mr. Godoy is the best person to have on your side representing you and your loved ones.

Posted by Rodney | July 23, 2014

The outstanding lawyer

If you are reading this review that means you are looking for a good lawyer for your case. Congratulations! you just found the best, his name is Freddy Godoy. I hired Freddy a year ago, when my wife took my kids to N.C. I contacted Freddy and explained my situation. He got on the case immediately. I ...travel to N.C. several times to see my kids and every time my wife refused to let me see them. That was like an 8 hour trips for nothing. I kept in contact with Freddy and every time I called him he was there or he'll returned my calls immediately. He made my case his own. He did everything in his power to bring my kids back home. Today I have custody of my kids. Freddy didn't just win a case, he saved my kids and for that I'm very blessed that God put Freddy Godoy in my path. I strongly recommend Freddy to anybody that needs an excellent lawyer. Freddy will fight for you with everything he got. He would not let you down. The best word that describes Freddy is Relentless, his work ethic is Remarkable, very professional and hard working. I can't thank Freddy enough for his work in my case.

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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

Activity

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