Yalissa Y. Alfaro

Yalissa Y. Alfaro

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 15 years

Real estate Lawyer at Fords, NJ
Practice Areas: Real Estate, State, Local And Municipal Law, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

279 New Brunswick Ave, Floor 2, Fords, NJ

About Yalissa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 25%

14 years

25%
Immigration 20%

14 years

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fords NJ Office

279 New Brunswick Ave, Floor 2, Fords, NJ

Union City NJ Office

2811 Bergenline Ave, Suite 1A, Union City, NJ, 07087

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Yalissa Y. Alfaro's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dana | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgable!

Ms. Alfaro did the closing on my home in Dec 2014. She is extremely knowledgable and prompt. She answered all our questions and eased our concerns throughout the process. She is my go-to attorney for anything I may need!

Posted by Erika | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

house closing

Ms. Alfaro was extremely knowledgeable when it comes to real estate issues. She thoroughly and calmly went through the abundance of documents at the closing and explained things clearly. I felt good about the documents I was signing after she explained them to me one by one. She was patient, carin...g, and exactly what I wish all attorneys would be like. I highly recommend using her for your real estate issues and any other area of law that you need.

Posted by George | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Commercial Real Estate Closing with Land Use Issues

I am the owner of a small business that was in the process of trying to acquire real estate for our daily operations. There was a piece of property that I was interested in, but after talking to the realtor realized that there were several land use issues that would have to be overcome. I spoke to a ...few attorneys, all of whom told me it would be best to look for a property with less issues. However, after looking for well over a month, this was the only property within my price range that I could afford in the area that I wanted to service. I reached out to Yalissa and she told me that although it would be difficult, she would try her best and do everything she could to make this happen. Best decision I made was hiring her. Larger law firms wouldn't touch my case, but Yalissa provided me with one-on-one attention from start to finish. It took a little bit of time, but we got approvals from the County, the NJDEP, and the NJSPEA. We are closing next week. I couldn't be happier with her services and Yalissa will always be my go-to lawyer for any of my business and personal legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I found my forever lawyer

In 2015 it was brought to my attention that the debtor finally paid the judgment from my 2007 small claims case. In an attempt to collect the payment, I reached out several times to the county court only to hang up feeling completely dismissed and confused. I began seeking out legal advice and cross...ed paths with Yalissa Alfaro- and I'm so glad I did. I explained the complexities of my situation and was immediately comforted by her empathetic and understanding nature. Yalissa promptly followed up with several phone-calls to the court and debtor. Within a week she discovered the case was filed under two different numbers and that the payment was deposited under the other case number... which of course was not the one I had been given. She immediately contacted the court, corrected the situation, filed the paperwork, and had the check in my hand within a month. My situation was a nuisance but because of her patience and diligence, Yalissa saved me from months of frustration and turned my difficult situation into a walk in the park. Needless to say, I found my forever lawyer.

Posted by Dave | May 20, 2014

Real estate closing

Yalissa made me feel like I was her only and most important client. My closing went smoothly and without a hitch, even going into a holiday weekend.

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Yalissa Y. Alfaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Alfaro is a highly capable attorney committed to providing her clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Myers

General practice lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Yalissa is a wealth of knowledge. When I decided to start my own firm, Yalissa was one of the first lawyers I sought out for advice. In a single hour of lunch, I learned more about private practice than I did from a year of CLE's. I am proud to endorse her. She will not let you down."

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Jason Carpenter

Business lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Alfaro is the lawyer other lawyers look to for help with their own problems. She is meticulous in all aspects of her legal work and is known in the legal community for her standard of excellence. I never hesitate to refer clients to her as I know she and I share the "Client-first" philosophy of practicing law. I highly recommend you contact Attorney Yalissa Y. Alfaro, or "Liss" for short, today for a consultation."

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Michelle Chan

Unknown lawyer | May 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Member, Law Offices of Yalissa Y. Alfaro, LLC

2010 - 2011

Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey

2009 - 2010

Clerk, Legal Department- NYC Metro Office

Associations

2007 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Fairleigh Dickinson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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