Maria Testa

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Maria Testa

5.0
23 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA

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About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

10 years

40%
Child Custody 30%

10 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

10 years

20%
Child Support 10%

10 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC

1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC

325 Swede Street, Suite 201, Norristown, PA, 19401

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Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC

150 N. Radnor Chester Road, F-200, Radnor, PA, 19087

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Maria Testa's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Responsiveness

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...ery responsive to her clients. I cannot express to you how important that is! She went above and beyond the call of duty. She offered support and guidance when I needed it most. She won the first case which was an emergency hearing and then she won my custody trial! She is phenomenal! Her staff is also wonderful and responsive. There really isn’t enough words to describe how intelligent, knowledgeable, personable she is and her expertise is off the charts. If you need a family law lawyer look no further! Maria is who you need!

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 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...thetic, kind and always responsive to queries and concerns, whether day, night or weekends. I consider her a friend to this day. I have referred several friends to her, the highest form of praise, with stellar results. Yo anyone seeking legal yelp in this area, I highly recommend Maria Testa of Testa &Pagnanelli, LLC. Client Joan

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...erstood how to combine the human side of these proceedings with the legal side. In addition, Maria's communication and organization is unparalleled. She would reply to every email I sent (and there were many!) within hours if not minutes. No question was too small. She truly understood my side of these proceedings, and, moreover, knew how to turn my hopes into actionable motions that gave results. I would recommend Maria Testa and Testa and Pagnanelli to anyone and want to thank Maria for her dedication to me and my daughter.

Posted by Andrew | March 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Top notch representation

Maria is refreshingly fierce in court - she zealously, steadfastly and most importantly, SUCCESSFULLY protected my interests in a very nasty divorce. She came well-recommended by my general counsel when I was faced with a divorce - and that recommendation was well justified. Her communication is exce...llent, often I got a reply within minutes of emailing her. She was always willing to answer questions, offer constructive advice on dealing with any issue that arose. She made it her business to be well-informed about every aspect of my case. Maria excels at research and brings an encyclopedic knowledge of the law to the table. At every turn of my divorce and custody case, she developed solid and well-considered strategies for dealing with the other side and she and her team handled every situation with finesse, professionalism and acumen. She is aa suberb legal writer and a tiger in the courtroom - a consumate professional. Additionally, while Maria is always a professional jurist, she also gets to know and care about her clients and the peculiarities of each childrens' case. This is a quality that not many attorney's have and I really came to appreciate it in Maria. Lastly but far from least, Maria's fees are extraordinarily reasonable - especially when you consider the level of service and skill she provides. I have paid other attorneys far more for far less results. Her retainers are both affordable and flexible, which is very helpful while fighting a divorce. All in all, she is a five star attorney you can hire at a three star price and I recommend her and her team without any reservation whatsoever. If you need a lawyer to help you in a divorce or custody dispute, Maria is definitely the one to call.

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Maria Testa's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Crosson

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Richard Bost

Family lawyer | May 08

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 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!"

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Enrico Pagnanelli

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Enrico Pagnanelli

Divorce and separation lawyer

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David Crosson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Bost

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Court

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Grandparent Custody

Appealed in Superior Court

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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

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