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Family Lawyers in New York

25 lawyers listed. Divorce, custody, support, adoption, and other matters between family members.

Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.

Michael E. Underwood

Experience to help guide you. Our team will help you get the results you deserve · Fayetteville, NY
Unclaimed profileAlimony and Spousal Support
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Terence E Shanley

When your financial future and parental rights are at stake, quality and experie · Troy, NY
Unclaimed profileChild CustodyChild Support
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David Pajak

Member, NYSBA and ECBA Personal Injury Experience Panels. Former President, Social Services Attorneys Association of New York State. Biography appears in "Who's Who in American Law" and in other "Who's Who" publications. · Alden, NY
Unclaimed profileExpungementChild Custody
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Karen M. Jansen, Esq.

Law Office of Karen M. Jansen, Esq. · White Plains, NY
Unclaimed profileDivorceChild CustodyChild SupportAlimony and Spousal Support
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John Grimes

Grimes & Zimet · Chappaqua, NY
Unclaimed profileArbitration and MediationDivorceChild CustodyAlimony and Spousal Support
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James Paul Joseph

Garden City, Divorce & Family Law, Joseph Law Group P.C., Managing Partner · Garden City, NY
Unclaimed profileDivorce
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About these 25 listings

The practice areas listed most often are Child Custody (9), Divorce (7), Adoption (5), Alimony and Spousal Support (4) and Child Support (3). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

25 of the 25 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 80% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 4% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1971 to 2017.

The law schools named most often are Syracuse University (3) and Pace Law School (3).

These figures describe the family law lawyers listed in this directory for New York, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.

How do I check that a family law lawyer in New York is licensed?

Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.

What does a family law lawyer in New York typically charge?

Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.