Joanna Schiaffo

Joanna Schiaffo

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 13 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

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No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2013

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Joanna Schiaffo's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Professional and Knowledgeable Attorney

Joanna was my attorney for over 5 months!! Due to the complexity of my case. Joanna guided me through the entire time and was able to educate me and excute at the right times. She is very passionate and always has your best interest at heart.

Posted by Mary bethe | November 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

A class act lawyer who always makes you feel like a priority.

Divorce is always sad, frustrating, and often the client can feel like just another client. Joanna, with her quiet charisma and compassion, made me instantly feel relaxed and I saw her hard work and diligence on my behalf in person. Her eye for detail and focus on what is the most important for the... client is probably her most defining trait. She returns phone calls promptly and there were mAny a night at 7 she was still at work researching my case, getting further details from me, and editing her responses. As a client who is really putting their future in their hands, that is immeasurably reassuring. Joanna truly cares about her client and her outstanding results reflect that.

Joanna Schiaffo

Replied last November 19, 2015

I truly appreciate your feedback. It was a pleasure working with you.

Posted by Jim | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Amazing

Joanna is absolutely amazing!! Very easy to talk to and extremely understanding of your circumstances. Caring-kind-and knows how to lighten the mood all the whIle maintaining professionialism . I would highly recommend her without a doubt!!!!

Joanna Schiaffo

Replied last November 19, 2015

Jim, it was wonderful working with you and I am happy that you are pleased with the results that we obtained.

Posted by Teresa | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent hard working attorney

When I went through my divorce I was scared and had an infant son, Joanna was there for me no matter what time of day. Whenever I didn't understand something she would take time and explain everything to me so that I could understand. She's very caring I highly recommend her!!

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Family

Tireless advocate with a graceful manner

Joanna is one of the most unique lawyers I know - someone who has a genuine calling for family law, and went into practice for this purpose alone. In the time that I've known her, I've relied on her advice in many instances, and marveled at the single-minded determination with which she approaches bo...th the accomplishment of her goals, and advocacy for her clients. I concur with her other sparkling reviews - she has the uncanny ability to set others at ease in the tensest and most emotionally stressful of situations. I couldn't recommend her enough.

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Joanna Schiaffo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarina Gianna

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Agnieszka Rybar

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Joanna is a zealous and compassionate advocate for her clients while at the same time maintaining a civil and respectful demeanor towards her adversaries and opposing parties. Joanna is an excellent negotiator, but is not afraid to argue the case before a judge if necessary. I highly recommend her."

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H. Tiffany Weiner

Child custody lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer with great pleasure. Joanna was a court appointed guardian ad litem in a highly contested divorce matter by one of the most well respected judges on the ocean county family bench. Before Joanna became involved in the case, there was little hope of avoiding a trial. Through Joanna's efforts and expertise, we managed to resolve the major issue preventing settlement which centered around custody and parenting time. Joanna fulfilled her duties in exemplary fashion. Joanna is an expert in her field, highly knowledgable and very well regarded by her peers."

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Kevin Falkenstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joanna has an extensive knowledge of family law and is a great advocate for her client's. Joanna fights for her clients, but is also willing and able to work with her adversaries to reach a fair settlement for her clients."

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Mario Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanna is an excellent attorney and a spirited advocate for her clients. She is knowledgeable, reliable, responsive, and demonstrates a steadfast determination to secure the most favorable outcome for her clients in all aspects of family law. She is quickly earning a reputation across New Jersey as a reliable force in the family law community, and I am proud to endorse her!"

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Robert Black

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanna is a top notch advocate on behalf of her clients. I would be comfortable recommending her to any of my former or existing clients. Her compassion, intelligence, skills and diligence make her one of the better lawyers in her field in my opinion."

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Andrew Fischer

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanna is an excellent attorney. She's well versed in all aspects of family law and knows how to achieve good results for her clients. I endorse Joanna without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Law Office of Rachel S. Cotrino, LLC

2013 - 2015

Associate, DeNoia & Tambasco, LLC

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk to the Honorable John R. Tassini, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey

2011 - 2012

Clerk, The Law Offices of Black and Older

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Honorable John P. Fullman

Associations

2013 - Present

Haydn Proctor Inn of Court

Member

2012 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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