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New York Has 1072 Child Custody Attorneys with 10594 Reviews

New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Over the course of her career, Elyse S. Goldweber has honed her legal skills as a trial advocate. For more than 30 years, she has focused her practice exclusively on matrimonial law, family law, and dissolution of business partnerships. Prior to e...

Rating: 10

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

Review: "I highly recommend Mr. Stutman, from the moment I walked into his office I felt like I had someone in my corner. He did an excellent job directing what could have been a very hostile divorce, well respected by the opposing attorney, he stood his g..."

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Lawyers in New York

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Teresa G. Donnellan is the founding member of Donnellan Law, PLLC. Attorney Donnellan retired from the practice of law in January 2026. She is a graduate of Albany Law School and has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 1992. She commence...

Rating: 10

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Choosing a lawyer to defend you in court in a Divorce Action or in a Criminal or DWI / Traffic case may be one of the most important decisions you ever have to make. In making your decision whether or not to place you trust in my law firm I’d like...

Rating: 9.1

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Our tradition of commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards together with the latest office technology have allowed us to provide the high-quality legal services that you deserve. We take a progressive, yet personal approach to t...

Rating: 8.5

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Immigration, Divorce & Separation and more

I will fight to give your case the best possibility for success. Call 833-472-2735

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(844) 265-0212

Patricia M. Machado's Website

New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Brandon W. Rothstein joined Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. in the Fall of 2014. His primary focus is Matrimonial Law, Family Law and litigation. Professional Profile Mr. Rothstein received his Juris Doctorate from Touro Law School in 2014,...

Rating: 10

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

Review: "I was going through a custody battle where I had temporary custody. Leah did not only help get the outcome I had hope but made the process as painless as possible. Her level of empathy and compassion made me feel at ease that I was in the best han..."

Rating: 7.7

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I am an experienced, aggressive and caring advocate who prides myself on being responsive to my clients (an email or phone call will be returned by the end of the business day) and providing the best legal representation at an affordable rate. Wit...

Rating: 8.9

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Domestic Violence

Bio: Krieger Family Law's expertise is "Order Of Protection and "Child Custody" cases - specifically in Family Court in Monroe County. We'll fight for your rights - as if it was our own family. Important Disclaimer: An attorney's numerical "Avvo Rating...

Rating: 6.5

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I focus my practice exclusively in the areas of divorce and family law, and provide assistance in cases, involving division of marital assets, child support, spousal maintenance, and custody and visitation proceedings. I have extensive experience ...

Rating: 8.3

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Abuse and more

Compassionate, yet aggressive representation in the realm of family law.

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(631) 595-5626

Jennifer S. Lippmann's Website

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "We've used Heather Kitchen for years. She did my son's divorce, my guardianship in family court and recently did our wills. She is knowledgeable about all aspects our cases, so helpful and compassionate. She held our hand through every step of the..."

Rating: 7.7

Call for a consultation(845) 328-6460

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Lorraine R. Silverman is a Partner with Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC. She practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law and represents individuals in the negotiation and litigation of all family law matters, including, but not ...

Rating: 10

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Katherine Ryan, Esq. earned a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law, currently ranked as a first tier, "Best Law School" by U.S. News, where she specialized in Family Law and Domestic Violence. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Ry...

Rating: 8.5

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I believe that being an attorney is more than just advising clients on the law and appearing in Court. As a Matrimonial and Family Law attorney, I believe in establishing a close rapport with my clients, knowing their genuine needs and concerns, a...

Rating: 7.9

Call for a FREE consultation(716) 477-3018

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce & Separation and more

31 years of experience, serving clients in Rockland, Orange and Westchester counties.

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(845) 671-3450

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 58 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I graduated from St. John’s University School of Law, where I was an editor of the Law Review and the Catholic Lawyer and was named a St. Thomas Moore Scholar. Following my law school graduation, I received a Masters in Law from New York Universit...

Rating: 10

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "Karyn is an absolute saint! I obtained another lawyer when I was first served with divorce papers-needless to say he was absolutely horrible. A friend provided me with Karyn's contact information and I switched attorneys mid-way because she was th..."

Rating: 8.8

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC was established in 1997 to provide the highest caliber of legal services in the area of divorce, family law, custody, visitation, criminal, traffic, real estate, personal injury and litigation matters....

Rating: 9.2

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