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5.0 /5.0
23 Client Reviews
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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 Beth | November 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Beth Reinhardt, MSW
I was so lucky to have Maria for the second half of my divorce. She was not only strategic and ethical, but she kept me calm and was able to help me decipher noise and nonsense from reality. She also was able to handle my ex-husband's contentious counsel in a professional, yet efficient manner. ...
Posted by Trina | July 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best family law attorney ever!
5 stars does not even cover how outstanding Maria Testa was in my cases! I came to her in dire straits when my daughter had been taken by her father. Maria jumped into my case head on and slayed in court. She is a force of nature! She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and rules of court. She is v...
Posted by Natalie | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Above and beyond
I have a very complex PFA and jurisdiction/custody case. Maria was responsive, informative, supportive, and effective! I would highly recommend her if you are dealing with a family court case in Philadelphia.
Posted by Peter | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Everything I'd expect in a top rate lawyer
Consulted with her for a child custody case. First thing she did was review all the facts with me, then when discovering I actually lived in a different county told me the best thing was to get the case transferred to my county...after which she would recommend me getting a different lawyer from that...
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...
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