Divorce & Separation lawyers in New Jersey Christine Cockerill to Jared Geist

Firm: Puff & Cockerill, LLC

122 Delaware St , Woodbury , New Jersey 08096

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Christine C. Cockerill grew up in the nearby community of Wallingford, Pennsylvania and has been a resident of Gloucester County for the past 23 years. Her husband, Stephen, is a lifelong resident of Barnsboro, New Jersey.. After graduating with honors from Villanova University in 1990, Ms. Cockerill pursued her law degree at Villanova University School of Law. Ms. Cockerill served as summer law clerk in 1991 in the Federal Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, to the Honorable Charles Weiner. As a third-year law student, Ms. Cockerill was certified by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to prosecute domestic violence cases for Delaware County Legal Aid. She was the recipient of the Wapner, Newman & Wigrizer Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy in 1993. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the Villanova University School of Law in 1993.. Ms. Cockerill went on to serve as law clerk to the Honorable John D’Amico, Jr., Chancery Division, Family Part, Monmouth County, for the 1993-94 term. Since the conclusion of her clerkship, her practice has been devoted to family law, complex matrimonial litigation, interstate and international support and custody issues, and assisted reproductive technology law.. In 1998, Ms. Cockerill was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the New Jersey State Bar Association. She received the Award of Merit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in 1998 as well. Ms. Cockerill received the Woman in Law Award from the Gloucester County Commission on Women in 2002, and the E. Henrietta Roesler, Esquire Women in Law Award, from the Gloucester County Bar Association Women in Law Committee, in 2010.. Ms. Cockerill has served as a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist in Monmouth, Camden, Salem and Gloucester Counties. She is a member of the Gloucester County and New Jersey State Bar Associations, as well as the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Ms. Cockerill served as Trustee for the Gloucester County Bar Association, from 2001-2007, and as Co-Chairperson for the Gloucester County Family Law Committee from 2003 to 2016. She has acted as a presenter for the Putting Children First Seminars in the Gloucester County Family Court.. In 2011, Ms. Cockerill became a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee. She is currently a member of the Statewide MESP Panel Chair Committee.. In connection with her assisted reproductive technology practice, Ms. Cockerill represents clients for adoptions, gestational carrier agreements, donor egg agreements, and establishment of parental rights and status after gestational carrier birth.. In addition to her family law and assisted reproductive technology practice, Ms. Cockerill is a New Jersey Court Rule 1:40 Approved Mediator, and accepts mediation clients for family law issues including, but not limited to, custody, support, equitable distribution of property, dissolution of marriages and civil unions.. Ms. Cockerill has volunteered additional time in service to the bench and bar, as a Member of the Gloucester County Domestic Violence Advisory Committee, the Vicinage Liaison Committee on Best Practices, and the New Jersey State Bar Association Speaker’s Bureau. She has volunteered both on the board, and as a speaker for Laws of Separation and Divorce Workshops provided through the Center for People in Transition community project, at Rowan College at Gloucester County.. Ms. Cockerill has presented several programs offered through the Gloucester County Legal Education Association. She is an active member of her parish church, Incarnation in Mantua, New Jersey, where she teaches in the Parish Religious Education Program.. For further information please visit

Firm: Cobos Law Firm

17 Academy Street , Newark , New Jersey 07102

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am the managing member of Cobos & Associates LLC doing business as (registered d/b/a) the Cobos Law Firm.  I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University, School of Law and a B.A. from Rutgers University & New Jersey Institute of Technology, jointly conferred.  I am admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York. I have over eighteen (18) years of legal experience.  I have tried jury and non-jury trials.  I have tried several hundred cases to a conclusion.  I handle family law cases (involving divorce, custody disputes and domestic violence case), immigration cases (involving deportation defense, adjustment of status, citizenship process, immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, and asylum cases), criminal defense cases (involving felony, misdemeanor, Municipal and Superior Court cases), and other administrative business matters.  My legal team is here to help you.  Please visit my website for more information: or call now to schedule an in-office consultation.. IMMIGRATIONImmigration law is complex and marred with obstacles and pitfalls. Our firm is here to ensure that you understand the law and what options are available to you. The keys to our success in the area of immigration law is understanding the process, the thoroughness of our submissions, and never taking shortcuts.. Situations Where We Can Help YouAreas of ServiceFamily Based ImmigrationConsular ProcessingNationality & U.S. CitizenshipInternational AdoptionRemoval & Deportation DefenseAsylumWaiversVAWACriminal Matters involving Immigration IssuesImmigration-BusinessE1 and E2 VisasI-9 Compliance Assistance

Firm: Margolin & Neuner

488 Schooleys Mountain Rd Ste 106 , Hackettstown , New Jersey 07840

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: James R. Fridie III

1000 White Horse Road , Voorhees , New Jersey 08043

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am the founder and owner of the Fridie Law Group LLC.  We are a full service litigation firm with a concentration in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Municipal Court (DWI, moving violations).  I have appeared in Municipal and Superior Courts throughout the State of New Jersey, but mostly handle matters in Central and Southern New Jersey.  I view myself as I problem-solver, if you come to my office with an issue, I'll make recommendations on your best course of action, and explain how we can bring the results you desire to fruition.  I am a zealous advocate who's not afraid to fight for my clients.  I am also extremely accessible. You can reach me via cell phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and I also offer both weekend and evening consultations (by appointment only).  If you have a question, need a second opinion, or need to schedule a free consultation please contact my office.

Firm: Almasy Law

429 Amboy Ave , Woodbridge , New Jersey 07095

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Irene Shor, Esq., LLC

10 Route 35 South , Red Bank , New Jersey 07701

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I have been practicing law for the past 20 years, having dedicated my career to the area of family law. Family law is a very unique area of the law, which requires special attention to not only the law, but to clients' needs. A person going through divorce is often times in crisis and my philosophy is never to keep a client in crisis waiting for a return call. I pride myself on providing true personal service to my clients who are in need of attention during the most difficult time of their lives. While other firms keep clients waiting, my clients are always welcome to call me at the office or on my cell phone. My clients will at all times have an understanding of the status of their case and the knowledge that they have a family law attorney that cares on their side!

Firm: Henry M. Weinfeld, Esq.

58 Euclid St , Woodbury , New Jersey 08096

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Goals:. - To fully understand my client's needs and provide personal and intelligent legal advice, keeping their goals and interests in mind.. - To help my divorcing clients re-establish their lives as quickly and painlessly as possible. - To help my clients make decisions that will keep their legal fees in check. Philosophy:

Firm: Keith Family Law Group

50 Cardinal Drive , Westfield , New Jersey 07090

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Ms. Heather Keith is the founding member of Keith Family Law Group in Westfield, NJ. Since starting her legal career, she has devoted her practice almost exclusively to divorce and family law, successfully representing clients in the Superior and Appellate Courts as well as outside of Court.. Ms. Keith received her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law, where she distinguished herself by being selected for membership of the Seton Hall Circuit Review and winning awards in appellate advocacy. Ms. Keith represented at-need clients, in Court and in mediation, through the Family Law Clinic at Seton Hall University’s Center for Social Justice. An accomplished musician, Ms. Keith founded Seton Hall University’s Arts Law Society and served two years as President.. Ms. Keith is trained in mediation and conciliation skills and has completed training in Divorce Mediation through New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. She regularly mediates cases in the Superior Court’s Intermediate Special Civil Part Mediation/Settlement and Landlord-Tenant Settlement programs in Union County.. As part of her commitment to offering her clients alternatives to litigation, Ms. Keith is a collaboratively trained attorney. She is a member of the New Jersey Collaborative Law Group and the International Academy of Collaborative Law Practitioners.. Ms. Keith enjoys advocating for her clients, performing with her singing groups, and mentoring other young attorneys.

Firm: Matthew R. Abatemarco, Esq., LLC

1312 Atlantic Ave , Manasquan , New Jersey 08736

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Faith A. Ullmann & Associates, LLC

97 Main Street , Newton , New Jersey 07860

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

80 Court St. , Freehold , New Jersey 07728

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Specializing in Divorce, Restraining Orders and Law Enforcement clientele. Immersed in Law Enforcement culture. Extensive trial and litigation experience. Certified Mediator. Located across the street from the Monmouth County Courthouse. Chair, District IX Ethics Committee.. I have four children, all boys. My eldest is severly autistic and mentally retarded. My family adores him, and we dedicate most of our spare time to making his world a better place. We take this crusade on the road, involving ourselves in helping those with special needs, of any age.. My practice is my passion. I love what I do. I love the law. I love to litigate. I am always available to clients to ease thier stress and to strategize. I stay in touch when thier case is over, and many former clients have become personal friends.. My husband is retired after 36 years of Law Enforcement Service.  We are dedicated to our family,  and to the law.

Firm: Sidoti Law Firm, LLC

86 Hudson Street , Hoboken , New Jersey 07030

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Tom Sidoti is a tenacious advocate and an expert counselor.  Widely considered one of New Jersey’s rising star litigators, Tom is a distinguished trial attorney whose instincts in the courtroom are hard to match, as is his passion for helping people navigate through challenging times.. Extremely proud of his “Jersey roots”, Tom earned his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and his Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.  After law school, Tom had the opportunity to serve as law clerk to the Honorable Kenneth J. Slomienski, J.S.C., in the Family Division of Bergen County Superior Court.  His experience working closely with the Judge afforded him a unique perspective from behind the bench as well as invaluable insights in to how the court system works and how judges make decisions.. Since entering private practice, Tom has focused on Family and Matrimonial Law, ably resolving complex divorce matters and highly contentious custody disputes.  He has a no-nonsense and practical style that is respected by both judges and opposing counsel, yet also thinks outside-the-box to find creative solutions to his clients’ problems.  Tom has experience guiding high-net-worth individuals through the divorce process and dealing with complicated asset division issues as well as alimony and child support issues.  He has had success trying cases to conclusion, winning favorable custody, alimony, and child support terms for his clients, as well as significant counsel fee awards.  Tom is also an experienced appellate lawyer; most recently, his successful arguments reversed an adverse trial court decision regarding emancipation and termination of child support inKiely v. Kiely, N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2784 (App. Div. 2013).  Tom’s work has earned him recognition from his peers, including being named in 2015 by the American Society of Legal Advocates as on of New Jersey’s Top 40 under 40 Family Lawyers.. Beyond Family Law, as a seasoned litigator Tom also has experience defending individuals in criminal cases, winning rights for immigrants before the USCIS and in Immigration Court, as well as in civil litigation matters.. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Tom is a member of the Justice Virginia Long Family Law Inn of Court, an active member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Hudson County Bar Association Family Law Committee, and the Bergen County Bar Association.  He also serves on the Hudson County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel.  Tom has traveled extensively in Europe (where he also studied in Italy) and South America, achieving fluency in Italian and proficiency in Spanish.. Tom understands that dealing with a legal issue can be an extremely trying time in your life from both an emotional and financial standpoint.  He treats all clients with dignity, respect, and professionalism, and provides prescient and objective advice while zealously and ethically advocating for their interests.

Firm: Weinberger Law Group, LLC

83 South Street , Freehold , New Jersey 07728

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Office of Edward Fradkin, LLC

11 Broad Street , Freehold , New Jersey 07728

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Ansell Zaro Grimm & Aaron, P.C.

1500 Lawrence Avenue , Ocean , New Jersey 07712

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Donna L. Maul is a partner with the Firm. She has over 25 years of experience in family law practice, including divorce, custody and support litigation, and prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.  In 2009, she was Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Ms. Maul is also a Certified Family Law Mediator. She received her B.A., cum laude, from Seton Hall University, and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.. Prior to joining the Firm as an associate in 1989, Ms. Maul was an associate with Bennett Davison & Munoz, 1985-1987, and a partner with Bennett Hayser & Maul, 1987-1989.  She has been a partner of Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC since 1994.

Firm: Buchan, Palo & Cardamone, LLC

750 Broad Street , Shrewsbury , New Jersey 07702

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

David R. Cardamone is a graduate of the Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is a Partner with Buchan, Palo & Cardamone.  Dave focuses his practice in the field of Family Law (Divorce/Child Custody/Child Support, etc.), while also serving his clients in the fields of Real Estate (residential transactions) and Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation.. Dave has extensive experience and prides himself on taking a unique approach to each case.  He focuses on his client's goals and then formulates a strategy based upon those goals.  He analyzes a case from all sides, as a mediator would do, so that he can approach the case knowing what a fair resolution could, and should, look like.. Dave understands that his role as a lawyer is mult-faceted, as he serves as a trusted advisor, confidant and representative for his clients.  He considers himself his client's partner in their case, taking to heart the fact that his client's satisfaction with the results is the true test of success.

Firm: The Law Offices of Darren C. O'Toolei, LLC

O'Toole Professional Center , Manasquan (Wall Township) , New Jersey 08736

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Darren C. O’Toole is a life long resident of Monmouth County.  Mr. O'Toole attended Bethany College, graduating Summa Cum Laude 1996 studying both psychology and economics. Thereafter Mr. O'Toole attended Rutgers Law School in Camden, NJ, earning his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1999.. Mr. O'Toole was an active member of the Domestic Violence Practice and Reform Project while serving as law clerk to the Honorable Joseph H. Rodriguez of the United States District Court.. Thereafter, Mr. O'Toole completed a clerkship Family Part of the Superior Court, Monmouth County, NJ. Mr. O'Toole also served as a law clerk in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.. Mr. O'Toole was a partner in the firm of Jacobowitz, Defino, Latimer & O’Toole, where he practiced family law prior to opening his own practice in 2011, The Law Offices of Darren O’Toole.. Focusing primarily on all aspects of family law, Mr. O'Toole’s practice includes dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, adoption, spousal support, domestic violence trials, relocation, shared parenting time arrangements, and mediation and resolution of all family law matters.. Mr. O'Toole has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.  He has been recognized by NJ Monthly as a Top Matrimonial Attorney for several years.. Mr. O'Toole is a Member of the Monmouth Bar Association, Monmouth County Family Law Committee Trustee, Ocean County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Division,. Darren O'Toole resides in Monmouth County with his wife, four children, and two dogs.

Firm: Himelman & Himelman

12 Reckless Pl , Red Bank , New Jersey 07701

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Dan Himelman represents clients all over the State of NJ but primarily represents clients in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex Counties to better serve his clients. In this way the client retains a “local” attorney who is familiar with the judges and attorneys in these counties. Mr. Himelman’s extensive experience includes resolution of All New Jersey Family Law/Divorce Issues such as: Divorce, Child Support, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Child Custody, Modification of Judgments, Post Judgment Matrimonial Motions, Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation Services, Paternity Actions and Adoptions.. Mr. Himelman also handles all types of Real Estate Matters including Residential and Commercial Sales and Purchases, Preparation of Commercial Leases and Lease Review, Landlord /Tenancy Eviction matters as well as the representation of Applicants before Planning and Zoning Boards.. Mr Himelman handles the Purchase and Sales of all types of Small Businesses and Liquor Licenses, Review of Franchise and Licensing Agreements, Formation of Corporations and Limited Liability Companies, Preparation of Partnership and Corporate Buy/Sell Agreements.. Mr Himelman also handles the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning and the handling of all Probate and Estate matters, including Contested Will Litigation, and Incompetency Proceedings.

1812 Berlin Road , Cherry Hill , New Jersey 08033

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Garces & Grabler

20 Green St , Newark , New Jersey 07102

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Jared A. Geist, Esq. specializes in family law including divorces, custody disputes, child support issues, domestic violence, DYFS (DCPP matters) and post divorce matters. Mr. Geist has litigated over 100 divorce cases and over 300 family law cases since his legal career began in 2009. His practice also includes immigration,  bankruptcy and civil litigation. Mr. Geist currently serves as the Prosecutor for the Borough of Bogota as well as the Counsel for the Borough of Ramsey Shade Tree Commission in Bergen County, New Jersey.. Mr. Geist graduated from Central Michigan University in 2005 with a B.S. double major in Journalism and Political Science. He graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2008 with a Juris Doctor. Before joining Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Mr. Geist was an associate with the law firm of Cillick & Smith located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Prior to that, he served a Judicial Clerkship during the 2008-2009 Court year with the Hon. Kenneth J. Slomienski, J.S.C. in the Bergen County Superior Court.   He also previously taught legal research seminars for LexisNexis.. Jared Geist is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Michigan, and he is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Bergen County Bar Association, and the Michigan State Bar Association. Jared is an Eagle Scout and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He lives in Dumont, New Jersey where he is active in the community.