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 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Ashley | February 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You are only as good as your lawyer

Freddy recently accompanied me to a Master Hearing for my child custody case. I provided Freddy with as much material as I could and hoped for the best. From the second my case was heard, Freddy was unbelievably prepared, stated all relevant material and shinned his expertise in the area of Divorce/ ...Custody law. I have never been more proud to be on the side of the table than I was with Freddy. Child custody is not a matter to take lightly and certainly not just googling to hire the first lawyer you find without doing your homework. I found out that day you truly are only as good as the lawyer you hire and just because they have the title they are not equal. Freddy is an excellent lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer Ever

It is A little bit of the whole thing how he resolved my Divorce Case. I was Having Hard times and we both was Agreed on Divorce. It wasn’t working out and as I saw another man in our house when I returned home. Mr. Freddy resolved the Whole Divorce Process in the fastest time, did everything n...ecessary so precisely and efficiently that he seemed like a great friend And saved me from the anxieties and set me free of the nightmares that was getting in my nerves every single day. In one words: He knows exactly what is need to be done. On the top of it the best price as his client can afford not like others who are money conscious and unfriendly attitude. So talk to him about your issues to have the best solution...! Thanks and best wishes for Mr. Freddy M Godoy for the efforts to resolve my issues with the Divorce by the fastest possible time. Stay safe and help more people who need you. Best Regards

Posted by Santhosh | September 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Most amazing lawyer ever

Freddy is the best divorce attorney. He actually took me out of a serious bind and saved me from a serious issue with a vindictive, spiteful wife on the other side. He fought for me aggressively, he tried very hard to bring a cheap reasonable settlement. He is available at any time of day or even du...ring the weekends. He was calm, composed and was able to handle all the difficult obstacles my crazy wife put against me. Always

Posted by Lisa | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

All I wanted was Peace

I found out about Avvo from my older sister when I desperately needed an affordable lawyer for my divorce and child custody emergency. I needed a method affordable, simple, easy to understand, and would be available immediately. I was a victim of a 7 year marriage to a Narcissitic Passive Aggressive ...Abuser (not physical but emotional and mental) and I shared a child with him. I had been seperated from him even sexually for 3-4 years and I was still living in the same home. Wasn’t able or Independant financially enough to split physically/geographically prior. I was going through the worse experience of my life. ALL I wanted was peace. I wanted an amiable separation and divorce and child custody. If you’ve ever been in a relationship with one or know one a narcissist wants to argue and fight all the time like every day of your life, they twist your words and feelings, the gaslight you and mess with your head, and although they don’t want you they hold on tight so you can’t/won’t choose to leave. Mine escape was a long time coming and I desperately needed an understanding and supportive lawyer to just walk me through the process that would protect me legally the best with my rights in tact but also a peaceful not having a grudge match out in court type of leaving. I didn’t want that for myself or my daughter we had been through quite enough already. Although as a lawyer he was ready and willing to fight hard for me in court no matter what it took he listened to all my fears concerns and wishes due to being so mentally and emotionally beaten and exhausted I just didn’t have it in me at that time for anything with the word “fight” or argue”. Once successfully contacted and hired (which was speedily) He explained all my pros and cons. What to expect going in and coming out. He was readily at my disposal with any questions day or night by text phone or email despite whatever his busy schedule and plate was holding at the time. He reasonably priced me and at a high enough rate to get protection from my husband not being as peaceable and amiable as I was about the split. He took care of all paperwork, all filing, and was so personal to deal with. I really appreciated everything he did at that time. This was back in around May of 2018 my divorce was finalized by about August that same year. I was SO grateful for such respectful, understanding, compassionate, friendly, cut throat lawyer assistance that he gave me at this time. I wish I was able to have written this review of gratitude sooner but the wounds of abuse and divorce take time to heal. I believe now I will be reconsidering pursuing more sole custody of my daughter and when and if I ever do he will be my first choice again. Thank you Avvo for being here for those of us who need protection and don’t have deep pockets and thank you Freddie Godoy for all your meets, messages, and every effort and hard work you put towards me& my now husbands continuing peace. Could not be more grateful. Thanks again! Best of everything to you and your family and little girls.

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!

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Freddy Miguel Godoy Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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