Annandale Domestic Violence Lawyers

Christopher R. Musulin has been protecting people and families with divorce and family law matters for over 34 years. His commitment to his profession and professional success is illustrated by his admittance into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a Fellow in 2006 (only approximately 1600 in the country) and his AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating by his peers (the highest rating for professional excellence). Mr. Musulin is unique in that he is a divorce and family law attorney, an Accredited Professional Mediator, an AAML-Certified Arbitrator, and also an AFCC-trained Parenting Coordinator. He has focused his professional...

Attorney Aalsberg has received National Recognition for his Excellence by 5 Top National Legal Organizations including both the National Trial Lawyers and The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. With 30 years of experience Attorney H. Scott Aalsberg is the Criminal - DWI- and Traffic Ticket Lawyer you need when only Winning Counts. Attorney Aalsberg is endorsed by over 220 Attorneys Nationwide and has been interviewed by numerous news organizations from ABC, CBS and even the NJ Star Ledger. Attorney Aalsberg's ratings across numerous legal organizations speaks for itself. For industry awards Attorney Aalsberg...

In the words of one of my recent clients, “I highly recommend Ms. Breslow. She provided superior representation, she is the one to hire to get the job done right.” Also, Avvo has given me a 10 star- Superb rating. I have spent over a decade in the courtroom- fighting for my clients getting them the best possible results. I am proud to say that I have dedicated my career to representing those charged with criminal offenses, making sure the system does not take advantage of them.

Jeremy Lackey is a seasoned criminal attorney who served as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Deputy Attorney General for New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, before co-founding the firm Lackey & Miller, LLC. As a prosecutor, Mr. Lackey investigated and presented hundreds of matters to the grand jury and litigated countless cases from detention hearings through arraignment and sentencing. Mr. Lackey has extensive courtroom and trial experience, having presented arguments on dozens of topics during motion hearings, and having tried a wide array of criminal cases, including burglary, robbery and murder,...

Robert Perry is an criminal defense attorney who believes every client deserves an aggressive defense and a compassionate advocate. Mr. Perry is a former Burlington and Camden County Prosecutor who has litigated thousands of cases. Mr. Perry is also Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a distinction held by less than 300 attorneys in the State of New Jersey. Call today for a free consultation.

Mr. Tomaio is a trusted professional in the divorce and family law world. He has extensive experience in handling difficult divorce matters. He is Certified by the Supreme Court of N.J. as a Matrimonial Attorney. He is also a court approved mediator pursuant to the N.J. Court rules. He has also been involved in high profile divorces as seen on "Date Line" NBC. See his web site for the full Date Line story.

Maria Noto is certified by the N.J. Supreme Court as a criminal trial attorney. Maria has been named a Super Lawyer by N.J. Monthly every year from 2005 to the present and, in 2005, was also named by N.J. Monthly as one of the top 50 female lawyers. She has also been recognized by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in New Jersey. Maria attended Seton Hall Law School and while she was in law school worked as a law clerk for the Essex county Prosecutor’s Office. That experience has proven...

Laura M. D’Orsi has been licensed as an attorney in New Jersey for over 29 years and has over eighteen years of experience exclusively practicing divorce and family law in New Jersey. She practices in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties and also handles cases throughout the State of New Jersey. Ms. D’Orsi is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Only 2% of New Jersey Attorneys are Certified Attorneys. To become a Certified Attorney, one must establish eligibility and satisfy requirements regarding education, experience, knowledge and skill. Other Facts about Laura M. D’Orsi,...

LESLIE B. POSNOCK is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Ms. Posnock, an attorney since 1984, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. Ms. Posnock is a former public defender in Philadelphia and New Jersey and has extensive trial experience. Ms. Posnock has represented individuals in hundreds of cases, involving charges of murder, drugs, sexual assault, mail fraud, wire fraud, theft, forgery, kidnapping, robbery, assault, burglary, Municipal Court matters (including traffic ticket defense), and driving under the influence cases. She has successfully litigated numerous appeals and petitions for post-conviction...

Tim focuses his practice on divorce, alimony, custody, child support, equitable distribution of assets and debts, college contribution, domestic violence and adoption. In addition, he maintains a mediation practice for divorce, custody, support and modification. He has been selected by his peers in the legal community in Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star”. Tim practices primarily in Superior Court in New Jersey, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association where he is a member of the Family Law Section and Dispute Resolution Section. He is a member of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. He is...

Mark Goldstein concentrates on complex business/commercial litigation, tax and accounting matters, high net worth divorce cases and all family law issues including divorce, alimony/spousal support, potential termination of alimony payments, child custody and visitation, child support, and college contributions between divorced parents.

An experienced attorney, trained mediator and collaborative practitioner, I offer parties options on how they wish to handle their divorce. I believe that it is important for parties to have greater control and say in how they are going to live the rest of their lives. As a litigator, I fight for my clients and provide them with as much information as possible so they can make better decisions. As a mediator, I am truly neutral and provide parties with the tools and information they need to come to a mutually beneficial resolution. And as a...

Carmine R. Villani has been practicing Criminal Law in New Jersey since 1992. As a former municipal prosecutor and public defender, Mr. Villani has experience in all aspects of Criminal Defense as well as DWI/DUI, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Personal Injury Litigation, Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders.

A Partner at Paone, Zaleski & Murphy, Ms. Murphy (formerly Ms. Ansello) focuses her practice in family law, child custody and divorce.

Ms. Murphy is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney. Attorneys may be designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as “certified attorneys” if they: are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific area of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination; and have been recognized by their peers as having sufficient skills and reputation in the designated specialty. Only 186 lawyers in the State of New Jersey are certified matrimonial...

The founding and managing member of Cadicina Law, LLC. Mr Cadicina is an experienced family law attorney who dedicates his entire practice to family law and related matters for over twenty-five years. A well recognized family law attorney who serves on County and State Bar Associations. Mr Cadicina is the Past President of the Morris County Bar Association and Foundation. He also serves on the family law executive committees for the New Jersey State Bar Association and New Jersey Association for Justice. Mr Cadicina is a Master in the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns...

Howard B. Leopold is Brooklyn born and a member of the New Jersey, New York, and Bergen County Bar Associations. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1987 (Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude) with a B.A. in U.S. History and Minors in Hebrew and Business. Mr. Leopold went on to attend Albany Law School and earned a J.D. in 1990. After graduating, he worked as an associate in the litigation department of a New York City law firm for numerous years and then spent four years at a law firm in Rochelle Park,...

Admitted to the New Jersey Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey in 2006. Wendy Armour is also a member of the New York Bar. Served as law clerk the late Honorable David Waks, J.S.C. in Passaic County Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part. Mrs. Armour was recently recognized 10 Best 2016 Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and awarded 2016 Lawyers of Distinction. She is a trained mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer. Mrs. Armour is also a pool attorney for the New Jersey Office of Law Guardian.

I am the founder and proprietor of Fridie Law Group LLC, a comprehensive litigation practice specializing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Municipal Court proceedings (including DWI and moving violations). My practice spans Municipal and Superior Courts across New Jersey, with a focus on Central and Southern regions. As a dedicated problem-solver, I assess your concerns and provide tailored recommendations for your optimal legal strategy, ensuring we achieve your desired outcomes. Accessibility is paramount to me—I promptly respond to calls and emails within 24 hours, and offer flexible weekend and evening consultations by appointment. Whether you seek...

Mr. Natoli defends individuals charged in federal, state and municipal court.

Mr. Natoli is a former prosecutor with significant trial experience. While a prosecutor, Mr. Natoli was involved in trials related to vehicular homicide and other felonies that gained media attention.

Mr. Natoli comes from a tight-knit, North Jersey Family. He credits his work ethic to his father, a local businessman, who worked every day to create a better life for his family.

Mr. Natoli is listed as a "Top 40 under 40" lawyer by the National Trial Lawyer's Association.

Michael Pastacaldi is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark Falk, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Pastacaldi worked part-time at a mid-sized law firm specializing in civil litigation in Hudson County. After law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served an appointment as judicial clerk to the Honorable Paul M. DePascale, J.S.C., in the criminal division in Hudson County, New Jersey. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Pastacaldi represented doctors and hospitals throughout New Jersey...

William Proetta has dedicated his career to practicing criminal and DWI defense in New Jersey. After establishing his own law firm and serving in several partnership roles in some of the largest criminal defense firms in the state, he co-founded Proetta & Oliver, LLC. with partner Keith G. Oliver, Esq. The firm is committed to providing superior defense representation to clients in criminal, DWI, juvenile, and restraining order matters in municipal and superior courts throughout New Jersey. With several office locations, including in Jersey City, Edison, Cranford, and Point Pleasant, Mr. Proetta and his firm provide free consultations and convenient...

James McGlew II concentrates his practice in the area of divorce and family law and is Chair of the Lindabury Divorce & Family Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing individual litigants, both at the trial and appellate level, on issues of custody, visitation, alimony and child support, equitable distribution and related issues, as well as the negotiation of marital settlement and prenuptial agreements.

For over 30 years, Jim has served as a Panelist/Mediator on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Union County. The panel is made up of experienced matrimonial and family law attorneys whose primary practice is divorce...

“I combine my years of experience, knowledge of the law, intense preparation and a personal mantra of never being outworked to achieve optimal results for every client. Divorce is a grueling and at times devastating process. I understand that even an amicable divorce will have a profound impact on a couple’s assets, income, children and the emotional health of the entire family. I care about my clients. I care about their children. As a leading divorce attorney in New Jersey, my priority is to understand each client’s goals and work tirelessly to achieve those results.” Joe Russell, Esq., Partner and...

ANY COURT. ANY CRIME. ANY TIME. I have been involved with the field of criminal law for over forty years. As a criminal defense lawyer, your freedom and your rights are my first priority. I focus my efforts to provide my clients the best defense possible given the facts and proofs that the State is using to try to convict them. I have handled cases involving Leader of Drug Trafficking Network; Racketeering; Official Misconduct; Domestic Violence; Drug Possession and Distribution; Assault; Homicide; Theft; Robbery; Carjacking; Insurance Fraud; Kidnapping; Rape and Sexual Offenses; Arson; Criminal Mischief; Bribery; Perjury; and Weapons...

Anthony N. Palumbo, a New Jersey criminal defense and municipal court lawyer and partner at the Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo. He graduated from one of the top law schools in the country, the University Texas School of Law. Attorney Mr. Palumbo serves Union County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and many other counties in the state of New Jersey. He has been practicing criminal trial defense for more than 35 years defending thousands of people charged with drug offenses, assault crimes, child pornography, domestic violence, DUI and traffic offenses including countless defendants in sex offense cases. As a former prosecutor...

Attorney Fabiola Ruiz Doolan started her legal career working in the area of Contracts and Bankruptcy law. Ms. Ruiz-Doolan opened the law firm in 2010 as a full-service legal practice. As the managing attorney for the firm, she concentrates in the areas of Business and Commercial Transactions, Bankruptcy/ Debtor’s Rights, and Estate Planning. She is part of the Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases in the State of New Jersey and is an accredited attorney for Veteran’s Benefits with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Ms. Ruiz-Doolan is fluent in Spanish and is conversational in Italian...

I am a Former Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and have been a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Bergen County since 1998. As an Assistant Prosecutor I Served as the Chief of the Criminal Investigations Squad and as the Assistant Trial Chief for the Office. I practice Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI defense, TROs/FROs (Restraining Orders), Domestic Violence and Expungements, primarily in Northern New Jersey's State, Federal and Municipal Courts. I am a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney; a Top 100 Trial Lawyer - NJ; a Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense; and I carry a "Superb 10" Rating...

Allan Marain is a member of the New Jersey Bar. As such, he practices in Municipal Courts, the Superior Court of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is a member of the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He is authorized to practice before the United States Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Aviation Administration,...

Attorney Rosen was described by a client as “the example of a true winner” and an “advocate who will be there in the clutch situations...I highly recommend anyone fighting a criminal defense or speeding/traffic ticket to hire Mr. Rosen and he will deliver mvp results!” Another client described Rosen as “one of NJ’s finest attorneys” where he further detailed that Rosen “went above and beyond to prove I was innocent”. One client even commented that “Mr. Rosen was relentless during the initial negotiation with the prosecutor.” Even his looks don’t go unnoticed as one client wrote, “I call him Ryan...

Ms. Sutnick, the founding partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. She is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully defended criminal defendants in both states.

Ms. Sutnick has been named as a New Jersey Super Lawyer since 2015 and in 2018 was selected to its Top 50 Women list. She is certified by the State of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

Ms. Sutnick is a trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association and the co-chair of the Municipal Court Law and Criminal Law committees. She was a guest commentator...

Leslie A. Farber, Esq. has been practicing law since 1991. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Drew University, and her Law Degree from Pace University School of Law. In law school, she was an editor of the Pace Law Review and participated in Pace's Appellate Litigation Clinic. For the past 29 years, she has represented both individuals and businesses in many areas of litigation in state, federal and municipal courts from initial consultation through discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal, when necessary. Ms. Farber has lectured and published works in a variety...

Nicole focuses her practice on the area of family law including advising clients on matters involving divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, equitable distribution and domestic violence. She is well versed in drafting complex pre and post judgment motions as well as nondissolution applications. She also counsels clients in negotiating and drafting marital settlement agreements.

In 2017 Nicole became an accredited New Jersey Family and Divorce Mediator and is able to serve both individuals and attorneys in this capacity.

Prior to joining the firm, Nicole served as a law clerk to the Honorable Katherine R. Dupuis, P.J.F.P. of the New Jersey Superior...

Peter Ventrice is a partner with Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C. Mr. Ventrice earned a Preeminent "AV" Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has been selected as a New Jersey "Super Lawyer" in the area of family law, a distinction held by fewer than 5% of practicing attorneys in the State of New Jersey, and is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Ventrice's family law practice includes divorce, child custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, distribution of assets and liabilities, enforcement and modification of existing judgments and orders, and domestic violence restraining orders. He is also a qualified...

Alvin Eugene Richards, III, Esq. (Gene) is an Associate at the Williams Law Group and devotes the majority of his litigation to Child Welfare (DCPP) matters. Gene has devoted 100% of his professional practice to family law and related matters, including all aspects of Child Welfare (DCPP) matters, domestic violence, appeals, custody and parenting time, and post-judgment matters. Gene understands that your case is an extremely emotional and difficult time in your life. He treats all of his clients with the utmost professionalism, respect and compassion, while vigorously advocating for his clients’ interests and protecting his clients’ rights. Prior to joining...

Brent DiMarco is an experienced criminal, domestic violence, and DCP&P defense lawyer who has helped a multitude of clients facing serious allegations across New Jersey in the course of his accomplished career. Mr. DiMarco's extensive knowledge and unique qualifications in the realms of criminal justice, family law, and child abuse and neglect litigation makes him thoroughly equipped to handle all aspects of his clients' cases, which often involve multiple components. Since criminal charges, restraining orders, and investigations involving child protective services often occur in conjunction, Mr. DiMarco is able to assist with each of these components with the aptitude that...

For over 20 years, I have been committed to providing exceptional representation for a wide array of legal matters. My practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, Real Estate Law, Wills, and Litigation & Appeals.

I received my B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra University in 1991. In 1996, I earned my J.D. at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. I am a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Burlington County Bar Association, and the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court. Additionally, I have been named a Top...

Derek Miller is a seasoned criminal attorney who served thirteen years as a Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice, before co-founding Lackey & Miller, LLC. While serving as a Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Miller was assigned to the Cyber and Financial Crimes Unit and the Office of Securities Fraud and Financial Crimes Prosecution, concentrating his investigations and prosecutions on complex financial and white-collar crimes. During Mr. Miller’s tenure, he obtained convictions at trials involving offenses such as corporate misconduct, theft by deception, tax evasion, identity theft, and money laundering. Throughout Mr....

Andrew Olesnycky, a former supervisor-level assistant prosecutor at the Union County Prosecutor's Office, represents individuals and organizations facing criminal charges and investigations in federal, state, and municipal courts. Mr. Olesnycky has served as lead attorney defending charges of multi-million dollar federal and state fraud conspiracies, federal bank fraud, federal benefit fraud, state and federal large-scale multi-defendant drug conspiracies, sexual assaults, child pornography, interference with custody, and Superstorm Sandy-related fraud. Mr. Olesnycky is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation obtained by fewer than 1% of attorneys state-wide. During his nearly five-year...

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology; Experience prior to law school in the financial industry; partner after three years of practice; Certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a Matrimonial Law Attorney

Ms. Heather C. Keith, Esq. is the founder of Keith Family Law in Westfield, NJ. Since the beginning of 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. Focusing on alimony, child support, child custody, legal separation, and other family law issues, Ms. Keith works tirelessly to help her clients navigate the difficult and confusing world of divorce law, with an emphasis on the benefits of collaborative practice.

Ms. Keith received her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of...