Top Rated South Orange, NJ 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 South Orange (Mountainside)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney I have dedicated my legal career to helping clients through some of the most challenging issues they are likely to face: changes within the fabric of their family and relat...

Rating: 8.8

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Newark)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor

Bio: Justine L. Abrams is an Associate in the Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group and Human Resources Training & Audit Programs of Genova Burns LLC. Ms. Abrams clerked for the Honorable Joseph Paone, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, M...

Rating: 10

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Newark)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: "We always have your back." "We will FIGHT for you." While we pride ourselves on our integrity and reputation. At this point in time we are often able to work out cases and get the desired/most favorable results for our clients without a fight. Ho...

Rating: 10

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Newark)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Over the years I have received many awards and recognitions for exceptional service, client satisfaction and highest ethical standards. The Legal Network has recognized me as “Top Lawyers in New Jersey” several years in a row. I have been invited ...

Rating: 9.9

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Harrison)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Litigation and more

Review: "I am extremely pleased with Attorney Wanda Nieves. She worked hard and accomplished what my previous 2 attorneys did not do. She truly did an extraordinary job with my difficult court case, and accomplished for me the Divorce that includes me and ..."

Rating: 7.5

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Roseland)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Adoption

Review: "I have only praise for Deborah. She represented me in a difficult and tragic case. Deborah fought for a just cause with conviction, passion, and intelligence. Deborah worked tirelessly during a long trial and I relied on her valuable experience an..."

Rating: 10

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Roseland)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate and more

Bio: Joseph Nitti is a partner at Nitti & Nitti Attorneys at Law and a dedicated family law lawyer in Roseland. He is a certified mediator and collaboratively trained lawyer who dedicates his time helping families who are going through a divorce. He at...

Rating: 9.8

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Montclair)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Civil Rights, Education

Bio: Celeste Fiore (they/them/theirs) is a Partner at Argentino Fiore Law & Advocacy LLC, and Founder and Chair of the TRANS AFFIRMNG ALLIANCE. Celeste’s practice includes family law, civil rights litigation, special education and anti-bullying work, a...

Rating: 9.9

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Livingston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 67 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation, Family, Child Custody

Review: "He was a man of his word in my divorce. It did not drag on and on and he did NOT overcharge me. I highly recommend Gary."

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Springfield)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

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

Bio: Elliot H. Gourvitz is an attorney who has practiced matrimonial and family law for 46+ years and has been certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a specialist in family law (1991-2008). He has successfully argued many State and Federal app...

Rating: 9.4

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Short Hills)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Certified Divorce & Family Law Trial Lawyer by the New Jersey Supreme Court; Accredited Divorce & Family Law Mediator & Arbitrator, authorized to mediate Divorce & Family Law matters with active domestic violence orders in place. New Jersey Family...

Rating: 9.0

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Livingston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Review: "Rick supported me through a complex family law case and helped secure exactly the outcome I was hoping for. His deep expertise, sound judgment, and steady guidance made all the difference, and our strong working relationship gave me confidence eve..."

Rating: 10

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Livingston)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "My lawyer did a very poor job of advising me as to the best way to proceed, my various legal rights and had a poor bedside manner as well. This firm is not cheap with partners billing about $400.00 per hour. It should be noted that most of th..."

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Family Attorney near South Orange (Roseland)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Laura Guinta Gencarelli, Esq. joined Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC as an associate in February 2014 and became a partner in January 2018. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007 and has be...

Rating: 8.8

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