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Raquel Vallejo is an attorney with Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group. She received her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. While attending law school, Ms. Vallejo was chosen to be a member of the Seton Hall Center for Social Justice where she provided legal aid services in the areas of matrimonial and family law to Essex, Morris, and Union County residents. After graduation from law school, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Thomas P. Zampino J.S.C. in the Essex County Family Part. Prior to attending law school Ms. Vallejo, as a Henry Rutgers Scholar, received an undergraduate dual degree with Honors in Political Science and Spanish from Rutgers University.
Ms. Vallejo has experience with all facets of family law litigation, including complex contested issues of custody, parenting time, child support, alimony and equitable distribution of assets. Ms. Vallejo has also served as a volunteer attorney for the Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter through its legal advocacy program, where she represented clients in numerous domestic violence proceedings. She continues to zealously advocate for victims and the wrongfully accused today.
Ms. Vallejo’s practice has been and remains exclusively concentrated in matrimonial and family law, where she is dedicated to serving the best interests of her clients in all matters related to domestic violence, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and the division of assets.
Ms. Vallejo has been admitted to the New Jersey Bar, the New Jersey District Court Bar, the District of Columbia, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. Not only has Ms. Vallejo been a member of the New Jersey Family Inns of Court, she is presently a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Morris County Bar Association, Union County Bar Association, The Essex County Barry I. Croland Family Law Inns of Court, and the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, on which she serves as a Trustee. She is also an experienced panelist for the Morris County Family Court in the Early Settlement program and is a volunteer attorney for the Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter.
Ms. Vallejo has also appeared as an expert on CNN Español and Telemundo.
Ms. Vallejo is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Portuguese.
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Posted by Maury | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I am truly thankful that I found Raquel Vellejo to handle my childsupport case, from the first meeting she made me feel at ease, by explaining the process. I could easily understand her, she is amazing at her job, she's very thorough and so intelligent in the way she writes and speaks. I didn't have...
Posted by Raymond | May 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I recently had the privilege of working with Raquel Vallejo, a remarkable family law attorney, and I am thrilled to share my exceptional experience with her services. Throughout our two plus year journey together, Ms. Vallejo proved to be a tenacious and strategic advocate, surpassing all expectation...
Posted by Joel | May 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I absolutely recommend her attorney services! I'm beyond grateful and so appreciative for her professionalism. Raquel was the best attorney for my case. She consistently shows she truly cares about her clients, meticulously hears, understands and unwaveringly fights for her client's best interests. S...
Posted by AO | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Hiring an attorney is scary as you never know if they will be a right fit. I cannot be more grateful for finding Raquel. If you’re looking for an honest, no nonsense, tough, professional and sympathetic human Raquel is definitely it. She was honest from the beginning about how difficult the divorce p...
Posted by M | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I recently hired Ms. Vallejo to represent me in my divorce. Without a doubt, hiring her was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Her guidance was invaluable! She was incredibly sensitive and understanding of my emotional crisis, yet simultaneously, she kept me on point and focused on the matte...
"Ms. Vallejo was my adversary in a recent divorce case heard in Essex County Superior Court. She was both knowledgeable and tough. Despite being my adversary, Ms. Vallejo conducted herself with utmost respect for the clients, the court, and me. She is an asset to the legal profession. I endorse this attorney."
"Raquel is an expert in her field. She represents her clients with vigor and strength, and is always looking out for their best interests. She is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her."
"As someone who worked with Raquel for more than a year, I know her professional skills well and her professionalism. She is extremely trustworthy and a great team player. If I needed a lawyer, I would hire Raquel!"
"Raquel is an excellent family law attorney with extensive experience in family law. I have watched her zealously advocate for her clients in the courtroom and now work with her and see her fiercely representing her clients on a day to day basis."
"Raquel is an incredible attorney and an even better person. She is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent advocate for her clients. I would recommend her to my family and friends and I endorse her without hesitation."
"Raquel is a great attorney to work with. With her extensive knowledge of the law and experience in all facets of family law matters, she is an asset to our firm."
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2021
Client Champion Award Gold, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion Award Gold, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Listed, The Latino American Who’s Who
2014
New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2014
Listed, The Latino American Who's Who
1999
With Honors, Rutgers University
2015 - 2015
Volunteer Attorney, Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter
2015 - 2015
Experienced Panelist, Morris County Family Court in the Early Settlement program
2012 - 2013
Counsel, Garces & Grabler, P.C.
2005 - 2011
Associate, Law Offices of Michael L. Resnick
2004 - 2005
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, Family Part
2013 - Present
Union county for the Hispanic Bar associationTrustee
2011 - 2011
Union County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2005
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - 2005
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - 2005
Morris County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - 2005
Essex County Barry I. Croland, Family Law Inns of CourtMember
2004 - 2004
Seton Hall Center for Social JusticeMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Spanish
Portuguese