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    40 child custody lawyers serve Albany, NY. Compare the best based on 289+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Albany County are listed below.

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    Albany Has 40 Child Custody Attorneys with 289 Reviews

    Barbara J. King

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    Barbara J. King

    4.631 reviews
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    Tully Rinckey PLLC
    441 New Karner Road, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    Family and Matrimonial Law
    Rating:  10
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    Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry

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    Jo Ann Elizabeth Coughtry

    5.0167 reviews
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    Jo Ann E. Coughtry
    125 Wolf Road, Suite 124, Albany, NY
    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
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    Child Custody Lawyers in Albany, 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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    Lorraine Rai Silverman

    Lorraine Rai Silverman

    4.416 reviews
    Lorraine R. Silverman
    1 Marcus Blvd, Ste. 200, Albany, NY
    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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    Joseph P. Drescher

    Joseph P. Drescher

    5.020 reviews
    Mack & Associates, PLLC
    270 Mount Hope Drive, Albany, NY
    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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    Michelle Lee Haskin

    Michelle Lee Haskin

    5.03 reviews
    Mcnamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C.
    677 Broadway, Albany, NY
    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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    Andrew Holm Wood

    Andrew Holm Wood

    5.06 reviews
    Andrew H. Wood, Esq., PLLC
    12 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY
    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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    Joanne Patricia Monagan

    Joanne Patricia Monagan

    4.713 reviews
    O'Brien & Monagan Law Firm P.C.
    18 Corporate Woods Blvd., Second Floor, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: My experience includes all aspects of matrimonial law, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution of assets, mothers’ rights, fathers’ rights, adoption, domestic violence, and all related family law issues. ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Vanessa Sanders

    Vanessa Sanders

    5.01 review
    Colwell Law Group
    200 Great Oaks Blvd, Albany, NY
    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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    Gloria A. Copland

    Gloria A. Copland

    5.01 review
    Arroyo Copland & Associates
    219 Great Oaks Blvd, Albany, NY
    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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    David Jon Levy

    David Jon Levy

    5.02 reviews
    Levy & Obstarczyk
    678 Troy Schenectady Rd. Suite 101, Albany, NY
    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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    Joseph R. Williams

    Joseph R. Williams

    5.03 reviews
    Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC
    126 State Street, 6th Floor, Albany, NY
    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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    Katelyn M. Thomas

    Katelyn M. Thomas

    5.01 review
    Mack & Associates, PLLC
    270 Mount Hope Drive, Albany, NY
    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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    Eileen Marie Stiglmeier

    Eileen Marie Stiglmeier

    2.36 reviews
    Eileen M. Stiglmeier, Esq.
    48 Columbia St, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 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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    Robert F. McCarthy

    Robert F. McCarthy

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    The Mccarthy Law Firm
    Po Box 11383, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody
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    Michael J. Belsky

    Michael J. Belsky

    2.37 reviews
    Tully Rinckey PLLC
    441 New Karner Road, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: For years, Michael has been relentlessly fighting for the rights of Capital Region spouses, parents and grandparents in virtually every aspect of family and matrimonial law. As a Senior Counsel at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Michael provides representatio...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jeffrey Spath Berkun

    Jeffrey Spath Berkun

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    Law Office of Jeffrey S. Berkun
    Po Box 266, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody
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    Cynthia Jean Laclair

    Cynthia Jean Laclair

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    LaClair & DeLuca, PLLC
    5 Clinton Square, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Cynthia J. LaClair, Esq., (formerly Cynthia J. Tippins) has been engaged in a private law practice limited to complex matrimonial and custody litigation for twenty-seven (27) years, since her 1988 graduation from Albany Law School. She began as a ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Monique Bonnie McBride

    Monique Bonnie McBride

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    Bailey, Kelleher & Johnson, P.C.
    5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 507, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support
    Rating:  6.7
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    Emilio A. Petroccione

    Emilio A. Petroccione

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    The Petroccione Law Firm, LLC
    187 Wolf Rd Ste 202, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Support, Child Custody, Family
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    Lisa Ellen Brown

    Lisa Ellen Brown

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    Young, Fenton, Kelsey & Brown, P.C.
    1881 Western Ave Ste 140, Albany, NY
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family and more
    Rating:  7.0
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