Top Rated New Haven, CT Family Lawyers

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Hamden)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Business and more

Bio: Attorney Richard C. Marquette advocates for clients facing a variety of legal matters, including divorce, custody and visitation matters, and alimony disputes. He has more than 35 years of legal experience and knows how to pursue favorable results...

Rating: 8.0

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Wallingford)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I hired Craig 10 plus years ago and I have won every court case that we had. He is an excellent lawyer knows his stuff and I would refer him to anyone anytime"

Rating: 7.5

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Woodbridge)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Insurance

Bio: Attorney Holt has been academically and professionally involved in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution for over a decade. Graduating from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Labor Relation...

Rating: 7.5

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Family Attorney near New Haven (West Haven)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more

Bio: Vincent N. Amendola, Jr. is well known in the West Haven, Connecticut community. Before entering the legal profession in 1989, he owned and operated a neighborhood hardware store in West Haven for many years. After completing law school, he worked...

Rating: 7.5

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Family Attorney near New Haven (North Haven)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Probate and more

Bio: Hello: Besides being an Attorney for 19 years I have worked as a middle school teacher, mechanic and as an employee of the F.B.I. for 5 years. I hold two additional degrees in history and am working on publishing my first book. Over the years I ha...

Rating: 7.1

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Milford)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, General Practice and more

Review: "I hired attorney Ellson to handle my divorce case. By the time Laurel and I met I was already working with second attorney and felt that I needed to replace her urgently. Laurel made the transition very easy despite the lack of cooperation from my..."

Rating: 8.1

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Milford)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Janis handled my child custody the best. She’s well known and an awesome and amazing woman. She knows what she is doing. Listen to her and her advice helped me out even on a Day to day life. I absolutely would go to her for any advice in any situa..."

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Orange)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Alimony and more

Bio: I have more than 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and focus the majority of my practice on family law and civil litigation. By way of background, I graduated magna cum laude from New York University in 1993 and was awarded my law degree ...

Rating: 8.2

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Shelton)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, General Practice

Review: "Mr. Neary always made me feel at ease during my divorce proceedings. His experience made knowing what to expect predictable which was comforting. I felt like he was very attentive to my concerns throughout the divorce. I am thankful to have had hi..."

Rating: 6.7

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Milford)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Atty John Barney is my primary referral for criminal defense work in Milford. He takes great care to address the nuances of cases and provides individualized attention to his clients. I strongly encourage people who need these services to consult ..."

Rating: 6.9

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Branford)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Workers Compensation, Litigation and more

Bio: Attorney Cynthia W. Sheppard currently practices in the areas of personal injury, family law, worker’s compensation and employment law. Attorney Sheppard graduated from Connecticut College in 1989, and received her Juris Doctor from the University...

Rating: 7.4

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Wallingford)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Real Estate

Review: "I went through a horrific divorce w/trial, many years ago with Atty Naccarato.. He was always able and willing to see me and help me through this ordeal. I have only the highest regard for Atty Naccarato and highly recommend his services!! Thanks ..."

Rating: 6.7

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Family Attorney near New Haven (Orange)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: My only area of practice is divorce, custody and family law. I have been listed as one of the best lawyers in New Haven. I litigated and won at the trial court level the landmark case of Roth v. Weston, regarding third party visitation rights.

Rating: 7.1

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