Michelle Ann Cooke

Michelle Ann Cooke

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

About Michelle

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

All Family Court matters including custody/visitation, support, family offenses, and child protective issues

11 years

30%
Estate Planning 5%

The preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies

11 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Michelle Ann Cooke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lauren | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Above and beyond

After having experienced a tumultuous, and expensive custody proceeding that was just a year prior, I found myself dragged back into family court again where I was connected with Ms.Cooke. Going through another mitigation was the last thing I wanted to be involved in, it is an emotional roller coast...er. Finances were also strained. Ms. Cooke exceeded all of my expectations and helped me find my voice that allowed me to stand for what was important for my child.. I never felt that less importance was placed on my case because I was not as financially astute as others. Her integrity and morals as a lawyer and simply as a human being was exactly what I was looking for. She helped me navigate my case by being diligent in her research, she returned all emails and calls promptly and no question was ever unanswered. She has a very humble and sincere way about her, but at the same time is ready to stand her ground as an advocate if the situation is needed. She explained the process in full detail including positives and negatives allowing me to make fully informed decisions. In the end, the matter was able to be resolved by settlement, with a detailed custody arrangement that allows myself and her father the ability to start co-parenting on a schedule that is beneficial for our daughter's well being. Because of her hard work I was beyond pleased with the end result and would not hesitate to use her for any legal services in the future!

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2015 - Present

owner, Michelle A Cooke PC

2015 - Present

Assistant District Attorney, Steuben County District Attorney's Office

2010 - 2014

Attorney, Steuben County Department of Social Services

Associations

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

Steuben County Bar Association

President

2014 - 2014

Steuben County Bar Association

Vice President

2011 - 2013

Steuben County Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

Education

2009

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Niagara University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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