Top Rated New York Child Custody Lawyers

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 26 years

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

Review: "Peter Pan! After 3 years of custody and civil court hell with other lawyers, Peter was able to close the book on my two cases within one month of taking my case. Incredible. Miraculous. Peter will be 1000% straight talk. You need to hear it even i..."

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: As a Rochester Divorce Attorney I have handled million-dollar divorce cases and high-profile murder trials throughout New York state courts. Regardless of the case, I always take the time to care for the individual needs of my clients. I have more...

Rating: 8.0

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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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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Elena, a tenacious yet collaborative attorney and advocate, has been repeatedly recognized by her peers for her knowledge and experience in the field of matrimonial and family law. Specifically when it comes to UCCJEA and UIFSA cases, and cases in...

Rating: 7.2

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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Paul Leavin graduated from Swarthmore College, received a Masters from Hunter College in New York, and then graduated cum laude from Cardozo Law School. He worked for the Law Department of the City of New York as Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tor...

Rating: 8.3

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more

Offering experience and skill of the highest caliber.

Rating: 7.6

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: The Law Offices of Andrew T. Coyle provides zealous legal advocacy throughout New York State and New Jersey with a focus on matrimonial, family law, and commercial litigation matters. Andrew T. Coyle, Esq. began his legal career with the express p...

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: With more than 35 years of experience, Mary Ann has cultivated a sterling reputation as a matrimonial and family law attorney. Her abilities as an advocate, mediator and trial lawyer and her honest, ethical approach to practicing law have earned h...

Rating: 9.7

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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: Kevin Mahoney received his B.A., Ed.M and J.D. all from the State University of New York at Buffalo. As a member of Tiveron Law's Family and Criminal Law Departments, Mr. Mahoney regularly assists individuals who are in a very difficult time of th...

Rating: 9.9

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Review: "Amy Sklar knows her stuff and she will fight for you as if she were fighting for herself! You will not get that with an other lawyer trust me! She is a pitbull in heels and a godsend after she had to clean up the mess from my prior lawyer... she's..."

Rating: 7.1

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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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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

Bio: For many years, I represented clients in all areas of family law. Although I loved my clients and the work, I came to see the advantage of having more client involvement in reaching their own decisions. I also came to see the value of being able t...

Rating: 9.8

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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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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Michael Liptrot is an experienced and compassionate family law Attorney with nearly a decade of experience litigating divorce, custody, and child support matters. Michael is certified in divorce mediation and well versed in crafting settlements fo...

Rating: 9.3

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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Sandra graduated from Pace University School of Law and has been practicing matrimonial and family law exclusively since 2012. She has represented clients in Family Court and Supreme Court in custody, child support, spousal support, paternity and ...

Rating: 7.3

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Associate attorney at Wisselman Harounian Family Law, a well respected family law firm. Free consultations available. Amanda R. Green represents clients in matrimonial, family law, and appellate matters. Before joining the firm, Amanda worked for ...

Rating: 9.2

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