Top Rated Rensselaer County, NY Child Custody Lawyers

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Rensselaer County Has 41 Child Custody Attorneys with 301 Reviews

Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Dependability is crucial while navigating the legal process. Mr. Drescher puts the upmost importance on being available to his clients during stressful times. He couples unmatched reliability with patience and warmth. Clients should expect strong ...

Rating: 9.4

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: The Law Office of Geri Pomerantz was started by Attorney Pomerantz in May 2007. Geri is the sole proprietor of the firm, and the only attorney. Geri has been practicing law since 1988. She is an experienced attorney in several practice areas. The ...

Rating: 7.9

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Child Custody Lawyers in Rensselaer 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

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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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Andrew’s primary focus is on achieving the best possible result for his clients. He recognizes that matrimonial, family law and personal injury matters are resolved in one of two ways: (1) settlement or (2) a decision after trial. Andrew advises h...

Rating: 9.6

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Real Estate, Family and more

Bio: The Law Office of Beth C. Thomas, PLLC, offers personalized legal advocacy with a strong commitment to justice. As a solo practitioner in the New York Capital Region, I specialize in family law, criminal defense, business law, LGBTQ+ rights, landl...

Rating: 5.9

Call for a FREE consultation(518) 805-0236

Beth C. Thomas's Website

Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Review: "Ms. Michelle Haskin has represented me during a very involved and contentious family custody and divorce matter this past year. I cannot express how satisfied and grateful I am to have had such exceptional and dedicated representation from her dur..."

Rating: 9.6

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Mr. Williams practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law, and represents individuals in the negotiation and litigation of separation, divorce, child custody, support, and domestic violence matters. He has extensive experience ...

Rating: 6.6

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Car Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: I am a dedicated Attorney with a love of the law who also loves spending time with my wife and two adorable little boys. I love playing tennis, going skiing and being with the ones I love.

Rating: 7.5

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Review: "Attorney Katie Thomas represented me in what became an acrimonious divorce, handling each aspect of it superbly at Cordell and Cordell. My reference of her is very strong, I recommend her without hesitation in all areas of domestic relations."

Rating: 6.1

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Vanessa Sanders is Senior Managing Partner for the Colwell Law Group, and an experienced litigator. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Sanders owned and operated a law practice on Long Island that specialized in matrimonial and family law. Throughout ...

Rating: 7.6

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Bio: Nicholas Dorando received his Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Politics, and Society from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, would go on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School, and has been admitted to practice in New York State since 2016...

Rating: 7.1

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Review: "She is, by far, one of the most devoted attorneys I have ever met. She was very real with me from start to finish and I appreciated her for it. Her words changed my life. Worth every cent!"

Rating: 7.7

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Review: "The Romanucci Lawfirm was very professional from the beginnig. Before I met with Mr Romanucci, his assistant instructed me to bring in any and all documents pertaining to my case. When I met Mr Romanucci to discuss my case, I was immediatley put a..."

Rating: 6.8

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Jo Ann E. Coughtry is a seasoned family law attorney with over three decades of experience representing clients exclusively in Matrimonial and Family Law across New York State. Based in Albany, she is known for her adept legal acumen in handling c...

Rating: 8.4

Call for a consultation(518) 675-8261

Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry's Website

Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Support

Bio: Christopher ("Chris") Luhn practices law primarily in New York's Capital Region, which is to say in the Upstate counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, and, oftentimes, in Warren and Washinton counties, as well. Chris moved to Sarat...

Rating: 10

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

I am an experienced divorce and family law attorney with three decades of practice representing clients in all aspects of matrimonial law. Client advocacy, protecting the rights and promoting the interests of adults and children that I represent, ...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(518) 501-0635

Joanne Patricia Monagan's Website

Rensselaer County 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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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

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

Family and Matrimonial Law

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(518) 861-4615

Barbara J. King's Website

Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: In her current legal practice, Ms. Mackenzie handles a wide range of complex domestic relations matters, involving litigation, negotiation, and mediation. Ms. Mackenzie has also been lead counsel in a number of hotly contested child custody cases....

Rating: 7.1

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Review: "A fantastic attorney, has been flexible, communicative and invested in my case and the wellbeing of my children. Easily accessible to his clients, always ensures I am well informed and included in all decisions going forward. Doesn’t sugar coat th..."

Rating: 6.5

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Rensselaer County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: I am a sole practitioner with a general practice with extensive experience in family and matrimonial law, representing a diverse client base. I have successfully represented people with significant financial means and spent 10 years as assigned co...

Rating: 7.7

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