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 Ashley | February 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 Walter | June 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great attorney

Freddy was awesome from the beginning. Before I even hired him, he gave me advice and put my mind at ease. He got me shared custody of my children. He was reliable and there for me every step of the way. Freddy is a great attorney and he should be used by anyone with a custody issue. He truly ca...res and I am grateful.

Posted by Marcus | April 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody and child support

This firm represented me in a custody and chill support battle. This firm has achieved phenomenal results that I wanted. My attorney was very kindhearted, knowledgeable, extremely experienced and I’d say he’s an expertise in his field. He was able to guide my decisions and provide feedback to help me... improve and move forward with my legal battles. I especially love the fact that he always gets back to you no matter what time or day it is. This firm is amazing!!

Posted by Brian | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional attorney

I hired Mr. Godoy for a custody case. My child's mother currently has primary custody but hasn't seen our daughter in over a year. As a father I was concerned the court would favor the mother. Mr Godoy went above and beyond. He prepared a case that extremely thorough and he executed flawlessly in th...e court room. Not only did we win our custody case but I was awarded SOLE legal and physical custody. An outcome better then I had hoped for. If you are involved in a custody matter, it is without question that you seek the aid of Mr. Godoy. I'm certain without his experience I would not have won this case.

Posted by Shanell | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Must Choose Him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the beginning to end! Freddy was completely genuine and concerned about helping me! He is truly a confident lawyer and very well mannered, but baby will fight for you in the court room with nothing but facts! He had everything lined up about my case and was very strategic and orderly about how ...he went about proving my case!! Bottom line I got both my kids back.. He also was able to get my contempt case withdrawn.. I had previously moved to another state with both my children and had been living there with them for a year and a half now , with my child’s father Knowledge! When I sent my children to him on their 8th visitation he decided to not return my children.. and filed contempt against me and tried fighting me for full custody. I was heartbroken.. but Freddy was able to make sure I went back home with my babies after already having full custody of one of them already, and them both living with me full time since birth! I pray if you see this you pick him.. He has great character and is truly genuine about fighting for you !!!!

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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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