Fairfield County Divorce Lawyers
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Allan F. Friedman is a Connecticut criminal defense attorney with more than 34 years of experience representing clients in every type of criminal matter. Known for his tireless dedication, aggressive advocacy, and compassionate approach, Attorney Friedman has built a reputation as one of Connecticut’s leading criminal defense lawyers. He holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on both Avvo and Google, reflecting the trust and satisfaction of hundreds of past clients who praise his professionalism, responsiveness, and outstanding results.
Attorney Friedman provides statewide defense and has successfully represented clients in courts across Connecticut. His practice covers the full spectrum of criminal...
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Divorce, Criminal Defense, Employment and Probate
I earned my J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. from New York University. My career began in New York City, where I practiced in both state and federal courts throughout New York. I am currently licensed to practice law in both New York and Connecticut.
I have been recognized as a Best Lawyer for Employment Law in Connecticut and as a Best Lawyer for Education Law in Connecticut.
You can reach me directly at (203) 221-3100, or you can email me directly at Jmaya@mayalaw.com.
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Divorce and Family
Attorney Melissa J. Needle focuses her practice exclusively on Family Law. Based in Westport, Connecticut, she provides astute advice and counsel to clients throughout Fairfield County--serving Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan, Wilton, Darien, and Fairfield. Ms. Needle has been admitted to practice before all Connecticut state courts since 1990, and she is also admitted to practice in New York.
Attorney Needle's approach strikes a hard-to-find balance between aggressive client representation and the preservation of family. Before starting Needle|Cuda, Attorney Needle found that most firms in the market practiced at the extreme ends of the spectrum -- either being overly aggressive or collaborative...
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Divorce and Family
Alicia P. Chalumeau is the founding member at Chalumeau Law Group, LLC, and is licensed to practice in New York, Connecticut and the District of Columbia.
Attorney Chalumeau's practice concentrates on complex litigation matters in the areas of family law and civil litigation.
Prior to forming the Chalumeau Law Group, Attorney Chalumeau worked primarily in the area of family law focusing on high conflict divorce, child custody and support matters.
Prior to her work in family law, she served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Leonard B. Austin of The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division,...
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Divorce and Family
Connecticut Trial Attorney Paul McConnell is a former Judge, Marine Corps infantry officer, and federal prosecutor with extensive grand jury, trial, and appellate experience.
Paul was educated in mediation and jurisprudence by the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada and by the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce (CCND).
He is a highly skilled mediator, trial lawyer, advocate, and negotiator. He has been the lead counsel or presiding judge in hundreds of matters including over 55 jury trials.
Following 18 years of public service, Paul started his own firm in 2014 to focus on one thing: representing individuals with passion...
Paul was educated in mediation and jurisprudence by the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada and by the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce (CCND).
He is a highly skilled mediator, trial lawyer, advocate, and negotiator. He has been the lead counsel or presiding judge in hundreds of matters including over 55 jury trials.
Following 18 years of public service, Paul started his own firm in 2014 to focus on one thing: representing individuals with passion...
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Attorney Goldstein believes in building a personal relationship with the clients. This allows them to be sure that not only are the client’s present day needs taken care of, but that their future needs are looked after as well. Attorney Goldstein welcomes the opportunity to discuss your legal needs. He offers you affordable quality, and experienced legal representation.
Divorce and Family
The Shark PLLC - High Conflict - High Net Worth Divorce
Divorce and Family
THOMAS P. PARRINO is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. He has more than 25 years of experience practicing family law and is considered a top attorney in his field. He represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, and property division. He is a dynamic negotiator and litigator. Parrino has handled some of the most sophisticated and high-asset family law litigation in Connecticut and was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers, a recognition determined by his peers, in 2013. During his distinguished career, Parrino has lectured extensively on family...
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Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Ashling Soares is a graduate of the University of Miami School of law, cum laude, and is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, and Florida state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Ashling earned her B.A. in Sociology from Boston College, where she interned at a private criminal defense law firm. During law school, Ashling worked in the University of Miami’s Children and Youth Law
Clinic, where she represented current and former foster care youth in dependence, health care, mental health, disability, independent living, education, immigration and other general civil legal...
Clinic, where she represented current and former foster care youth in dependence, health care, mental health, disability, independent living, education, immigration and other general civil legal...
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Divorce, Appeals and Family
Tara understands that clients are going through some of the most difficult transitions in their lives. Therefore, her primary focus is on assisting clients through the stresses and difficulties of their legal disputes, while ensuring the best possible resolution. Tara is compassionate, understanding and patient, giving each case the individualized attention it needs.
Since 2011, Tara has concentrated her practice in complex divorce and family matters, including matters involving significant assets, complex compensation structures, post judgment modifications and enforcement, alimony terminations and parenting and custody issues. Tara has further dedicated much of her practice to divorce and...
Since 2011, Tara has concentrated her practice in complex divorce and family matters, including matters involving significant assets, complex compensation structures, post judgment modifications and enforcement, alimony terminations and parenting and custody issues. Tara has further dedicated much of her practice to divorce and...
Divorce and Family
Dyan is known for her persistence, attention to detail and pragmatic approach to cases. She represents individuals in all areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, property division, mediation and post-judgment modifications and contempt. Dyan has extensive experience working on highly complex and sophisticated cases. She often collaborates with forensic accountants to analyze interests in private equity funds, professional practices, and privately held business interests to determine values for equitable distribution.
In addition, Dyan has experience resolving difficult custody disputes. Dyan appreciates that every client and case is different and prepares a strategy to achieve each individual client’s particular...
In addition, Dyan has experience resolving difficult custody disputes. Dyan appreciates that every client and case is different and prepares a strategy to achieve each individual client’s particular...
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Alexander J. Cuda is a highly respected family and matrimonial law attorney. With numerous published articles and speaking engagements, Alex’s leadership in family law is well-known. He has been named one of the “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Southern Connecticut” by such organizations as the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2017). The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized him as a “New Leader in the Law,” in 2014. He has been deemed a “Rising Star” by both SuperLawyers (2012-present) as well as the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section (2010-2011). He was honored to receive the Connecticut Bar Association Pro...
Divorce, Family, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The Law Office of Matthew J. Broder is a General Practice which strives to provide exceptional service in a variety of legal areas, including: Family and Divorce Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Workers' Compensation.
The Firm provides Personal Service at a Reasonable Cost to all individual and business clients. Aggressive Representation is to be expected and is provided!
Attorney Broder has over twenty-five years of experience litigating matters in Connecticut on both the Trial and Appellate levels. Once you retain the Firm, you get Attorney Broder each and every time you call -- NOT an Associate, Paralegal or Secretary!
Divorce and Family
Attorney Kevin C. Brown focuses his practice on the areas of matrimonial and family law throughout Connecticut, New York City and its northern suburbs. His practice includes many high net worth matters involving contested business valuations, forensic accounting and asset tracing, as well as complex child support and spousal support issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Kevin practiced at a preeminent boutique matrimonial and family law firm in Westchester County and New York City. Earlier in his career, Kevin was a commercial litigator in the Stamford, Connecticut office of Day Pitney LLP, where he represented business clients and individuals...
Divorce, DUI & DWI, Family and Juvenile
Connecticut divorce and family law attorney Frank Corazzelli, a highly accomplished and sought after litigator.
Over 24-years experience. Trial lawyer for matters including divorce, custody, and DCF investigations.
Frank leads our family law appellate practice and focuses exclusively on matrimonial and juvenile law.
With offices in New Canaan, Hartford, and New Haven, and by appointment only in Greenwich and Stamford
Over 24-years experience. Trial lawyer for matters including divorce, custody, and DCF investigations.
Frank leads our family law appellate practice and focuses exclusively on matrimonial and juvenile law.
With offices in New Canaan, Hartford, and New Haven, and by appointment only in Greenwich and Stamford
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Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Family
Mediator and attorney with extensive experience in prenuptial, separation, divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, elder, business, estate and other family law and adult family issues. Serving mediation clients in Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess Counties in New York and Fairfield, New Haven & Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Disputes are stressful, and it’s important to make sure you’re comfortable with whatever resolution process you choose. During our 30 minute free consultation, I can answer any questions you might have and let you get a sense of what it would be like to work together.
Divorce, Immigration and Tax
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Divorce, Collections, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
After working in the area of insurance defense in Stamford, Connecticut after law school, Mr. Moyher joined a law firm in New York focusing on the area of commercial litigation. During his three years in New York Mr. Moyher represented clients which included both multi-million dollar corporations and boutiques in a variety of litigation issues. Mr. Moyher’s litigation skills were honed and tested in all five boroughs of New York City, Westchester and Long Island, NY. Today Mr. Moyher is an Associate in the Westport, Connecticut office of Maya Murphy, P.C. where he focuses primarily on civil litigation (breach...
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Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Mr. Murphy is a graduate of both Fordham University (Fordham College at Rose Hill, Bronx, NY) and Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Urban Law Journal and recipient of the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award. After working with the legal division of the New York City Council Finance Division and the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, he joined a boutique litigation firm in downtown Manhattan. For the better part of a decade, Mr. Murphy’s legal and advocacy skills were honed and tested, while handling cases ranging from felony criminal defense...
Divorce and Family
I am a client-centered matrimonial attorney. Every client and every case bring different characteristics and issues to bear on the matter. There can be no "cookie cutter" to resolve the case. My clients benefit from more than thirty years of experience in the family law arena. I have successfully resolved cases involving high net worth and modest net worth couples; they have involved abusive relationship between the parties, and abuse of children and controlled substances; they have involved opposing parties engaging in vindictive behavior and attempting to achieve irrational goals. I have worked with...
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Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Mr. Posmantier began his career in 1997 with a legal research clerkship at the Department of Legal Research for the Judicial Branch, Superior Court of Connecticut. He subsequently joined the Greenwich, Connecticut firm, Fogarty Cohen Selby & Nemiroff LLC (“FCSN”) as an associate in 1998. He was a partner at FCSN from 2007 to 2012, focusing a large part of his practice on high net worth asset division and support awards, as well as on complex child custody disputes.
Mr. Posmantier has successfully argued in front of the Appellate Court of Connecticut on numerous occasions, and twice appeared before the...
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Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Bar Admissions: Connecticut New York Court Admissions: United States District Court - District of Connecticut United States District Court - Eastern District of New York United States District Court - Southern District of New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit United States Tax Court Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA) Enrolled Agent (EA) Education: Pace University School of Law White Plains, New York J.D. Fairfield University Fairfield,...
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Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Jonathan M. Victor, Esq. set up the Law Office of Jonathan Victor PLLC in 2012 and expanded to Connecticut in 2014. He is your Mahopac lawyer and New Fairfield lawyer happy to help with divorce law, real estate law, estates, wills trusts and elder law, and more.
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Attorney Lisa J. Mainolfi is an American born child of polish immigrant parents. She graduated from Albertus Magnus College in 1994 and Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1997. While in law school she completed two internships in the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s office and was a member of the Probate Law Journal. Attorney Lisa J. Mainolfi has been in the active practice of law since her graduation from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1997 in primarily New Haven County with emphasis in personal injury, family law and criminal/motor vehicle law. She is trained in Mediation as well.
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Divorce and Family
Randi R. Nelson is a partner at Parrino|Shattuck, PC. She has worked strictly on matrimonial litigation since 2011 and is admitted to practice in Connecticut. Randi represents clients in all aspects of family law, including marriage dissolution, child custody and support, asset valuation and property division and post-judgment modifications.
Randi is a member of the American, Connecticut, Fairfield County, and Westport/Weston bar associations. Randi also serves as special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford.
Randi received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2007, where...
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Attorney Renée Bauer is a trailblazing family law attorney, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and legal thought leader. As the Founder and Managing Attorney of Happy Even After Family Law, Renée has dedicated her career to reshaping the conversation around divorce, proving that reconfigured families can thrive, and empowering her clients with the tools they need to move forward with confidence.
She takes on high-asset and complex litigation cases, limiting her caseload to ensure that each client receives the individualized, high-level advocacy they deserve.
Her expertise in family law has made her a go-to voice in the media, frequently called upon by...
Divorce and Family
LAURA R. SHATTUCK is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. Her practice is dedicated to representing clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt. Shattuck is an active litigator and has significant experience with large, sophisticated cases. She is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney.
Shattuck is admitted to practice in Connecticut; the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. She serves as a special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial...
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Divorce and Criminal Defense
Jacqueline McMahon leads the Lady Divorce team in Connecticut. She joins the Lady Divorce firm after graduating from the law school at Fordham University. Before that, Jacqueline got her bachelor’s degree from Fordham University. Also, she got a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology, which she uses to relate to her clients. One unique thing about Jacqueline is that she has been admitted to practice law in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. So, if you and your spouse no longer live in the same state, Jacqueline can make the divorce process easier for you. In addition, her contacts...
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Divorce, Family, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
I bring 25 years of in-court experience to the practice of divorce, family, landlord-tenant and personal injury law. In addition to my private practice, I serve as general counsel for the Exhibition Employees Union Local 829. I have offices conveniently located in Westport, Connecticut and in Midtown Manhattan.
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Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Health Care
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Immigration
Divorce, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Attorney Seth J. Arnowitz has been representing individuals and small companies in real estate, litigation and family law matters for over 25 years. His firm maintains offices in both Stamford and Wilton, CT.
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Employment
Daniel H. Kryzanski is an attorney with a general practice in Stratford, Connecticut who specializes in labor and employment law. He graduated from Frank Scott Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut and then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Boston Univerity. After B.U. he attended New England School of Law in Boston graduating in 1993 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Attorney Kryzanski has experience in several areas of the law including divorce, criminal defense, landlord tenant, personal injury and real estate but his primary area of practice is labor...
Divorce and Family
Divorce, Family, Probate and Real Estate
Divorce and Business
Sharon Oberst DeFala has been in practice as an attorney since 1992. Her clients include families, couples, and individuals. Sharon has helped her clients navigate all phases of life-cycle events.
In family law she has helped clients with pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and separation, custody, visitation, alimony and child support. High net worth families trust Sharon to keep their family matters discreet and cost-effective, she works with other professionals that she brings in for key parts of the process, such as LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and CDFPs (Certified Divorce Financial Planner), as necessary. Families of more...
In family law she has helped clients with pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and separation, custody, visitation, alimony and child support. High net worth families trust Sharon to keep their family matters discreet and cost-effective, she works with other professionals that she brings in for key parts of the process, such as LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and CDFPs (Certified Divorce Financial Planner), as necessary. Families of more...
Divorce and Family
Established in 2015, The Law Offices of Heidi E. Opinsky, LLC, is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, serving the people of the state in simple to complex family law matters. Receptive to the sensitive nature of issues concerning families, we extend our practice to include all aspects of divorce, pre- and postnuptial agreements, paternity, child custody and support, alimony, property and asset distribution, and modification of agreements.
With more than three decades of experience and rated 10.0 on Avvo, Heidi E. Opinsky founded the firm to provide undivided attention and compassionate legal service to her clients. Aggressive in the courtroom in championing...
Divorce and Family
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