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5.0 /5.0
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Biography
As a member of the Pennsylvania Bar, founding Attorney Maria N. Testa has dedicated her practice to resolving family law matters. A skilled litigator, Maria is known for her tenacity and effectiveness in the courtroom. Additionally, she is well known by judges and practitioners alike for her practical approach to negotiating and litigating family law matters. She is strongly committed to providing pro bono legal services to her disabled and low-income clients who are in critical need of legal help. Maria is a member of the Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
40%
10 years
Child Custody
30%
10 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
10 years
Child Support
10%
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC
(215) 814-8998
Fax
1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Posted by Joan | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best
Maria Testa has been my attorney since 2014 when she handled my divorce. From our initial consultation, I knew she was doggedly determined, highly intelligent, irreproachably honest, and most importantly, she knew family law. These were the qualities I wanted in an attorney. In addition, she was empa...
Posted by Marta | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing Advocacy!
I worked with Maria Testa of Testa and Pagnanelli from October 2015 to March 2017 for my custody proceedings in Philadelphia. From my initial consultation, I was convinced that I had made the right choice. Maria was knowledgeable, calm, and very sympathetic. Being a mother, herself, she really und...
Posted by Jay | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
My Hero
Maria has been in my corner for two separate incidents involving the custody of my children. She is friendly, caring, and fiercely fights for you. I only wish she practiced in my hometown of Baltimore County to help me moving forward. She is absolutely wonderful, you cannot go wrong in choosing her t...
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Litigator EVER!!! My family's savior!
I can't say enough good things about Maria Testa and Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC. I came to her as a down on my luck dad in the middle of a multi-year custody proceeding, with the deck stacked firmly against me, a ton of unfounded, untrue allegations and a more than contentious former spouse standing bet...
Posted by Farrell | May 21, 2015 | Child Custody
The Best Ever - And I mean that!!
I was going through the most nasty custody battle. I was at my wits end, nervous, scared and didn't know where to turn. My son's mother refused to let him see me even though I was paying child support faithfully. My fiancée at the time, and now my wife, found Maria via the web and set up a consultati...
Maria Testa's Lawyer Endorsements
"Maria is an excellent attorney and a great asset to her clients. She is very generous with her time and extremely knowledgable. Anyone who hires Maria is making a great choice."
"As a family law practitioner with almost 20 years of experience I have met all kinds of lawyers, and wish there were more like Maria Testa. I completely endorse this attorney's work. She is knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated to her clients. She is always prepared and truly an asset to the legal community. You should know that Maria goes the extra mile for her clients. Thorough and very bright, you could not go wrong using her as your attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Enrico Pagnanelli
Divorce and separation lawyer
David Crosson
Divorce and separation lawyer
Richard Bost
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
5.0 out of 5.0 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Woman of the Year, National Association of Women in Business
2012
Philadelphia VIP Brennan Award, Philadelphia VIP
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC
2008 - 2009
Owner, Law Office of Maria Testa, LLC
Associations
2010 - Present
The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of CourtMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Grandparent Custody
Appealed in Superior Court
Education
2006
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Practice and Procedure in Custody Matters
Proper Practice and Procedure of Family Law
2019
Pennsylvania Family Law Practice for Paralegals
Enforcing and Modifying Family Law Orders and Decrees
2017
Philadelphia court of common Pleas
Panelist for Discussion on Complex Custody Cases involving children with special needs
2017
Pennsylvania Bar Association
PBI Course for Attorneys
2015
Philadelphia VIP's Summer Pro Bono Program - Panel
Pro Bono Service
2014
How to Start Your Own Successful Business
Entrepreneurship
2010
Art Fennell Reports
Support
Publications
2016
Family Law Related Issues
Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC Monthly Law Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long does child support recalculation take?
02 Jul 2015
Q&A
Can I still receive child support if I agree to a 50/50 physical custody agreement?
18 May 2015
Q&A
Do I need birth certificate to file for Child custody and support？
13 May 2015