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 Stephanie | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

You won’t be disappointed!

Freddy is an outstanding lawyer. His hard work and dedication to my child support/custody case truly showed how much he cares for the outcome of his clients situation. He was upfront and honest right from the beginning. Freddy will give you his honest opinion based on his professional intelligence. I... am grateful to have hired Freddy as he has given me the confidence I needed to get through my custody battle. He is very responsive when you need to speak with him also, very prompt when returning your call. I highly recommend this lawyer!

Posted by Octavia | September 27, 2013 | Juvenile

Exceptional, Honorable, and Prompt

When looking for representation for my 12 yr. old daughter, I meet with many lawyers. It was not until I called Freddy that I felt as if I had someone on our side that was not just in it for the money. I called him on a weekend and had a response by Monday morning. He immediately got to work and unde...rstood the importance of our case and the implication it could have on my child’s future. Not only was he completely honest with us, but he offered many solutions. He was at every hearing, had a good rapport with the judge, other council, and even went the extra step to work with her school. As a result, my daughter was able to maintain her youth and we are now working to repair the damage this chapter has caused. I am very pleased that we chose Freddy to handle our case.

Posted by Christopher | January 27, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Life Saver in a brutal custody case,

Freddy was confident and hard working. He gave us realistic expectations. Everything you you could want in a lawyer when going through an upsetting trial-punctual, attentive, detailed, and personable. We couldnt be more thankful.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Not recommended at all.

He was hired to guide me through the legal process and represent me in a family matter. He did file the petition with wrong information on it. and add to this, he did not prepare, he did not communicate, and he missed the scheduled hearing at the court. So If you looking for someone to win your case ...and not to waste your time and money. then I don't recommend this attorney.

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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

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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