Kathryn Lorraine Dent

Kathryn Lorraine Dent

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 14 years

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

1845 Walnut Street, 19th Floor, Philadelphia, PA

About Kathryn

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 6 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Petrelli Previtera, LLC

1845 Walnut Street, 19th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Petrelli Previtera, LLC

516 DeKalb Street, Suite C, Norristown, PA, 19401

Petrelli Previtera, LLC

123 N. Broad Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901

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Kathryn Lorraine Dent's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Harvey | June 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend!

Kathryn Dent was an absolute pleasure to work with during one of the most difficult times in my life. From our very first meeting, she was honest, clear, and compassionate. She never gave me false hope and always kept me grounded with realistic expectations. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and d...edication made me feel supported and confident every step of the way. Kathryn was not only an exceptional attorney but also someone I truly trusted to have my best interests at heart. She communicated with clarity, always kept me informed, and fought for me with integrity and strength. I cannot thank her enough and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring divorce attorney.

Posted by Victoria | October 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney That Cares About Her Clients ❤

I know in my heart. Things would have been worse for me, had Kathryn not been by myside, through my divorce and the nightmare I had to go through during the support hearings! We didn't start together, but Kathryn took on the mess my first attorney left me in and became my shield until the end. Whome...ver said money cant buy happiness, never paid for a divorce lol!

Posted by Jason | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Easy to work with, Great results

I worked with Kathryn on my very contentious divorce in 2018/19 and again during a custody dispute in 2021/22. Kathryn was great to work with on both occasions and clearly outperformed opposing counsel on both occasions. She is extremely well prepared for court, but she is also great at thinking on t...he fly when unexpected situations arise. During divorce proceedings, Kathryn was able to negotiate better property settlement, alimony and child support terms than I would have gotten without a lawyer. I was also very happy with the custody agreement she negotiated. About two-and-a-half years after my divorced was finalized, my ex-wife decided to stop following the mutually agreed upon custody order. The issues continued to pile up and included dueling contempt charges, vaccination issues, school issues and an attempt to severely reduce my custody time. I first attempted to handle this matter on my own, but when it was clear I needed some professional help, I contacted Kathryn again and she seamlessly jumped back into my case. At the end of the trial my ex-wife was held in contempt (I was not), I now have full legal custody of my son with regards to vaccinations, my son is attending and flourishing at the school I wanted him to attend, and my custody time was significantly expanded. Opposing counsel was extremely belligerent and essentially ran a smear campaign with very little evidence, meanwhile Kathryn stuck to the facts and worked with me to back up my case with evidence including prior case rulings. She worked hard for me and always stayed calm, cool and collected. On both occasions, the results could not have been better, and I highly recommend Kathryn for any divorce, custody or related proceedings.

Posted by Nicholas | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer!!!!

Kathryn is a consummate professional. With a dedication to her clients that is enviable, she meticulously studies the case details and goes in prepared to win! Her demeaner is comforting and reassuring. Her performance in court is without a doubt formidable and aggressive. Her total commitment to my ...case and cause is clearly obvious with every contact I have with her. In my book, you can do no better then to have her on your team.

Posted by Alex | November 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Captain Save a Dad

Kathryn not only helped me win my case, she was there during my most challenging moments including nights and Sunday afternoon. She has a very warm and welcoming personality especially when you get to know her. She's understanding, passionate and effective with her due diligence.

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Kathryn Lorraine Dent's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Erwin

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kathryn is a wonderful attorney! She fights hard for her clients and won't give up until she gets what she wants! She is very well respected, and I am honored to call her a colleague and friend."

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Catherine Fiorentino

General practice lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Friend

"Kathryn is an exceptional attorney who is dedicated to her clients. She ensures the highest quality of representation in various areas of practice including criminal defense, matrimonial, bankruptcy, and tort litigation. I highly recommend Kathryn as her compassion, diligence, and drive evince the strength of her character and her utmost care for the well-being of her clients."

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Michael Gerace

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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David Sergi

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the pleasure of working with Kathryn as her first employer. She handled a complex docket of family law cases with dignity and style. She always put her clients interest first and will serve her clients well."

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Robert Black

Unknown lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Superb representation. I highly recommend Kathryn."

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Matthew Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is a very bright attorney who will only get better as her career progresses. She always appears to be prepared and able to clearly articulate the position of her client, and she advocates zealously on their behalf."

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Joseph Ciaccio

Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Gilliam

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Katy is well versed in family law, a tough negotiator, smart, and personable. I've worked with Katy for two years, and found she needed very little guidance. Katy is a self-starter who is not afraid to tackle difficult situations and handle them with professionalism, intelligence and humor. I would not hesitate in recommending her to any client who needs a tough lawyer who won't be bullied, misled or out-gunned. If you need a family law lawyer who is young, hungry, tough but fair - Katy Sullivan fits the bill."

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Diana Buss

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is a very detailed and thorough attorney. I would recommend without any reservations. She is a great attorney who really cares about her clients."

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Anthony Fusco

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is a very skilled attorney who works tirelessly for each and every one of her clients. Kathryn's skills as a family lawyer are matched only by her passion and her desire to obtain the best possible result for her clients. I would recommend Kathryn to anyone in need of a good family lawyer in Hays or the surrounding counties."

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Douglas Montgomery

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kathryn is an extremely conscientious attorney who has proven her competence through many successful resolutions of family and criminal law cases. Her work ethic and personal appeal is unmatched!"

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Charles Soechting

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Hill

Family lawyer

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Catherine Fiorentino

Personal injury lawyer

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Amanda Erwin

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Gilliam

Estate planning lawyer

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Douglas Montgomery

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Anthony Fusco

Appeals lawyer

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Diana Buss

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

8.1 Excellent, Avvo Rated 8.1 Excellent

2014

Client Choice, Avvo

2011

Dean's List, Hofstra University

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Associate, Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC

2019 - Present

Associate, Divorce Lawyers at Divorce Done Right

2017 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

2013 - 2017

Associate, The Soechting Law Firm

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, David K. Sergi & Associates, PC

Associations

2018 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court

Member

2014 - Present

Hays Caldwell County Young Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

2011 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

Hays County Bar Association

2011 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

2011

Hofstra University

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Delaware

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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