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    New York County Has 551 Child Custody Attorneys with 6543 Reviews

    Mehdi Essmidi

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    Mehdi Essmidi

    5.0106 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime and more
    Solving problems for clients and providing first class representation.
    Rating:  10
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    John Patrick Whiteman

    John Patrick Whiteman

    5.094 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Review: "John was very responsive and managed the back and forth with the other attorney very factual and professionally. He was very knowledgeable about what was considered reasonable for my situation and moved the process along but didn’t rush unnecessar..."
    Rating:  10
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    Child Custody Lawyers in New York County, NY

    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 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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    Theodore Alatsas

    Theodore Alatsas

    5.062 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Trusts, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Theodore Alatsas, Esq. is the founder of the Alatsas Law Firm and the developer of the firm's 3 Pillars of Protection - our mission to Preserve your assets, Provide you Help, and Protect your Future focusing in three separate, and related, areas o...
    Rating:  10
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    Lisa Ellen Zeiderman

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    Lisa Ellen Zeiderman

    4.762 reviews
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    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials
    I focus my practice in family and matrimonial law in Manhattan, Westchester and surrounding areas.
    Rating:  10
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    Howard B Leopold

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    Howard B Leopold

    4.059 reviews
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    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Debt Collection, Divorce & Separation and more
    Aggressive representation. Call today for a free consultation.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Ruth Mi-Kyung Chung

    Ruth Mi-Kyung Chung

    5.049 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    Bio: Ruth is the Founder of The Law Office of Ruth Chung, and exclusively practices Matrimonial and Family Law in New York City. Education is paramount in making the right decisions and Ruth ensures that clients fully understand each step of the matter...
    Rating:  10
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    Mara Bernstein

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    Mara Bernstein

    5.049 reviews
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    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    DIVORCE DIFFERENT: After years of witnessing the emotional and financial destruction that traditional divorce litigation has on so many families, Mara now offers options for Private Out of Court Divorce, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jeffrey Marc Bloom

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    Jeffrey Marc Bloom

    5.045 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    A Trusted Advocate who knows and fights for your Rights - The Law Offices of Jeffrey M. Bloom
    Rating:  10
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    Galit Moskowitz

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    Galit Moskowitz

    5.042 reviews
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    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Divorce & Family Law Attorney. Located in Hackensack New Jersey.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Martin J. Mohr

    Martin J. Mohr

    5.038 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more
    Bio: Our office is exclusively dedicated to helping families. I have been an advocate for clients for over 20 years. As a resident of the city I serve, I have come to enjoy helping those people who walk through the office doors. There is no greater fee...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Angela Eugenia Scarlato

    Angela Eugenia Scarlato

    5.034 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Angela Scarlato & Associates, P.C., wants to help you move forward in the most positive manner possible. From darkness to light, from uncertainty to a hopeful future, we will guide you all the way. Thinking about divorce is not always easy. We may...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Howard Bruce Leff

    Howard Bruce Leff

    5.033 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Family Law issues are often complex, emotional and challenging. The law firm of Howard B. Leff, P.C. prides itself on creating a client-focused atmosphere that is both caring and compassionate. In addition, New York matrimonial law presents issues...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Paul B. Groman

    Paul B. Groman

    5.031 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: In practice for over 22 years and having established our firm in 2000, we pride ourselves on providing a personalized touch to our clients and their legal issues. Paul B. Groman and his staff see legal representation as a partnership where we work...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Catherine May Co

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    Catherine May Co

    5.030 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    AV Preeminent Rated since 2014 to 2023
    Rating:  10
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    Sarah N Goldenthal

    Sarah N Goldenthal

    5.030 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Matrimonial and Family Law attorney representing clients throughout New York and New Jersey on matters involving divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, and domestic violence. Provides compassionate yet aggressive representat...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Luke Scardigno

    Luke Scardigno

    5.029 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am attorney Luke Scardigno with Law Offices located in Queens, New York, and I offer exactly this type of Criminal Defense Representation. I will not simply represent you and send you on your way; I will guide you through the legal process, expl...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Anthony Yovino

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    Anthony Yovino

    5.026 reviews
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    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family and more
    Bio: Anthony Yovino has been practicing matrimonial law on Long Island for more than 28 years. He is a member in the New York Family Law American Inn of Court, and has been selected for The New York Times Super Lawyer publication every year since 2007....
    Rating:  10
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    Howard A. Schwartz

    Howard A. Schwartz

    5.024 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: When someone is in need of legal services, they are oftimes going through a very difficult period in their life. At our office, we strive to make these tough times as easy as possible. Nicole Krysinski and I always try to find the time to listen t...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Darren Doron Bleier

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    Darren Doron Bleier

    5.023 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Bryant & Bleier, LLP handles all matters pertaining to family law. Darren D. Bleier, Esq.Bryant & Bleier, LLP Mr. Bleier is a founding partner of Bryant & Bleier, LLP. He brings to the firm a backgroudn rooted in negotiation and mediation. His tra...
    Rating:  10
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    Alison C Keil

    Alison C Keil

    5.023 reviews
    New York County Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more
    Bio: Alison Keil Esq. focuses her practice on family and matrimonial law and serves as a powerful advocate for all clients, guiding them through difficult divorces and complex family issues. She has appeared in Supreme and Family Courts in all five bor...
    Rating:  7.0
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