Monmouth County Lawyers

Why I became a Real Estate & Probate Attorney focusing on Protecting People’s Future Since founding the firm, I've had the pleasure of working with countless families. I take my job as a counselor very seriously and take great pride in assisting the families that walk through our doors. Every day, I strive to become a better practitioner and to offer more options and better advice to my clients, and this makes me very happy, and it is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I've also had the good fortune of partnering with a great individual who complements me...

I always knew I would be an attorney because my uncle was a prosecutor and then a successful defense attorney and I wanted to do what he did. I graduated Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1998 and I started Seton Hall University School of Law at Newark, New Jersey the fall of that same year. I attended law school part time, however, because I also worked a full time job at a law firm in Elizabeth, New Jersey from which it was an easy 15 minute commute to my...

I am the Partner-in-charge of the Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas’ Family Law Department and am Certified by the Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. I am an AV-rated® attorney by LexisNexis® Martindale Hubbell™. I am an accredited mediator through the NJ Association of Professional Mediators. Providing comfort and closure to people enduring the most stressful experiences of their lives, I have risen quickly in this area of law. My experience has enabled me to represent clients involved in complex custody battles, divorces, child support matters, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence disputes, visitation/parenting time issues,...

Divorce and family law expert Bari Zell Weinberger dedicates her practice exclusively to family and matrimonial law matters. As the founder and managing partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, Ms. Weinberger leads a powerful team of divorce and family law attorney specialists who all share a passionate dedication to providing their clients with the highest levels of legal care.

Recognizing the difficult and trying problems that bring people to seek her firm's guidance, Ms. Weinberger has built her practice and firm around an unwavering commitment to safeguarding clients' rights, their children and their future.

Clients directly benefit...

Kristen Epifania is an Associate Attorney with Williams Law Group. Her practice is focused on criminal defense matters, as well as divorce and custody matters. With two office locations in New Jersey, Kristen practices in multiple NJ counties and is able to serve clients throughout the state. Prior to joining the firm, Kristen was an attorney with the Monmouth County Public Defender’s Office and represented clients in Superior Court for indictable-level offenses. She is experienced in both New Jersey and New York matters, as she worked with a Manhattan-based criminal defense firm for five years upon graduating from law school. Kristen graduated...

Managing partner of the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, an eleven (11) attorney criminal defense firm with 12 offices in NJ. Mr. Marshall is a former prosecutor who routinely appears in Superior Court, Municipal Court & Federal Court, priding himself with representation that is thorough, honest and uncompromising. Mr. Marshall also consults for both newspaper and television, appearing on ABC, CNBC, CN12, the Star Ledger, the Home News and Asbury Park Press, and shows like Law and Order. He has received numerous professional distinctions including theTop 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Best Attorneys in America,...

Mr. DeLuca is one of a limited number of attorneys certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. As of July 2009 he is the only Ocean County NJ attorney member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). His practice is concentrated in the area of Family Law including - Dissolution of Marriage - Divorce and Separation - Collaborative Divorces - Divorce Litigation - Child custody and parenting time - Child/spousal support - Domestic partnerships - Relocation applications ...

Michael D. Mirne was born in New Jersey in 1970. He graduated from Ocean Township High School in 1989 and he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University in 1993. Since then, Mr. Mirne has spent his entire professional career immersed in the real estate industry. In 1995, Mr. Mirne graduated from the Weichert School of real estate and he quickly built a thriving business as a property manager. When some of his property management portfolio was lost to condominium conversions, he dissolved his business and became a full time student at Seton Hall...

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...

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,...

A substantial portion of my practice is devoted to family law, including collaborative divorce and mediation. I strongly believe that divorces settled through the collaborative process lend themselves to faster, more economical and better resolutions, in sharp contrast to the lengthy, costly and adversarial litigation system. Rejecting the uncertainty of putting the fate of their families and futures in the hands of others, the divorcing couple instead choose to work with the collaborative team to reach the best outcomes for themselves and their children, which they craft themselves. In addition to my family practice, I offer divorcing...

WITH 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE WILL HANDLE YOUR CASE WITH EXPERTISE AND PROFESSIONALISM! If you would like to discuss your legal matter, please contact us for a free consultation.

Linda’s goal is to have her clients exit the divorce process with the legal, personal, emotional and financial resources of the entire family in line with the goals of the divorcing couple. By doing so, her clients are poised for future growth and security in these areas. Restructuring a family can be very scary and stressful to everyone involved. Linda’s job is to educate clients about the process and help relieve uncertainty about the future. “Divorce isn’t just about dividing up assets. Families are multi-dimensional. Divorce is about couples moving forward with their lives, and in order for that...

Dan has over 25 years of experience representing accident victims throughout New Jersey. His skill and knowledge is so extensive that he has earned the distinction of being certified by the Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney. This is an accomplishment possessed by less than 2% of the lawyers licensed in the state. He has litigated and tried many personal injury and workers compensation matters with numerous seven figure recoveries ($1.0 million or more) and total disability awards.

Dan is a lifelong resident of New Jersey who grew up in a single parent household. He takes pride in his...

Justin M. Gillman, Esq. has practiced in the area of Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcy law, Foreclosure Prevention and related matters since 1997. He is admitted to the New Jersey and New York State Bars, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District or New Jersey. Mr. Gillman received his B.A. degree from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut and his J.D. degree from the Marshall-Whythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. He serves as a member in the...

Jeffrey Goldblatt represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, alimony, child support, domestic violence, post judgment modification or enforcement applications, college issues, relocation, and emancipation. He also is a state qualified mediator and can mediate your divorce issues. He is collaboratively trained and can represent you in a collaborative setting. He is a selected panelist in the Middlesex County Early Settlement Program. Mr. Goldblatt handles all Municipal court matters including traffic violations and criminal offenses. He is a former Municipal Court Prosecutor. He also represents clients who are seeking Social Security...

I've been successfully fighting for NJ's injured for over 25 years. Let me help and guide you through this difficult time! Visit my website and watch our client story videos or call for a free consultation! I'm proud of our law firm has helped thousands of New Jersey accident and injury victims get full and fair compensation for their injuries. We've made it our mission to clients put their lives back together, put them at ease and let them know that they can reply on The Grossman Law Firm to take care of navigating around the complex New Jersey legal...

COVID-19 Notice – The Hunnell Law Group and the State of New Jersey continue to process family law cases and divorces, with all hearings currently being conducted via Zoom and Microsoft Teams. "Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Asbury Park, NJ" - @SuperLawyers. I pride myself on compassion yet aggressive representation of my clients. As the owner of the Hunnell Law Group, I employ a team approach to ensure my clients have access to the best strategies to resolve their case, while remaining focused on their goals. I also utilize a client portal, so my clients have access to their complete e-file...

Gina Ravaschiere handles matters including: Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce & Separation, Divorce Litigation, Divorce mediation, Economic Mediation, Complex High Net With Divorces, Child Custody and Parenting Time, Child & Spousal Support, Alimony Calculations, Domestic Partnerships, Relocation Applications, Juvenile Matters, Emergent Applications, Post-Divorce Support Modification, Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets, Marital Settlement Agreements, Issues Relating to Children with Special Needs, Proper Allocation of College Costs, Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders.

NJ medical malpractice lawyer, Barry R. Eichen, grew up in the middle class neighborhood of South Edison. His father was a manager at an auto parts store and his mother worked part-time while raising five children. After graduating from Edison High School, Mr. Eichen worked at night while attending college to help pay for his education. After graduating from law school, Mr. Eichen opened his own law practice in 1987. Mr. Eichen is one of New Jersey’s most seasoned and well-respected trial lawyers. In 2012-2013 alone, Mr. Eichen tried eight cases resulting in verdicts totaling...

New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer, Daryl L. Zaslow, is a principal with the law firm of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP and is Certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. Mr. Zaslow’s zealous advocacy and transcendent preparation have been instrumental in achieving significant awards for his clients by way of trial verdicts and settlements. He concentrates his practice in various areas of medical malpractice, including obstetrical malpractice, failures in prenatal diagnosis of birth defects and failures in diagnosing cancer cases. He also represents victims in wrongful death and significant personal injury cases.

Darren C. O’Toole, Esq. is Lead Family Law Attorney at the Law Offices of Darren C. O'Toole, LLC. Mr. O'Toole has over 20 years experience specializing in family law.

Mr. O'Toole has been selected to NJ Family Law Superlawyers for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. In addition, Mr. O'Toole is Lead Counsel Rated for his extensive litigation experience in Family Law.

Mr. O'Toole is honored to have a perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating.

Mr. O'Toole completed a clerkship Family Part of the Superior Court, Monmouth County, NJ and has practiced family law in...

Mr. Paone, a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, is the founder and senior partner of the firm. With over 40 years of experience in family law, child custody and divorce, Mr. Paone has worked with hundreds of families, has held leadership roles in a variety of professional organizations and has received many awards through the legal profession. Mr. Paone is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Attorneys. The College is composed of the top 100 divorce attorneys in the US. The New Jersey Supreme Court has appointed Mr. Paone over the years to committees relating to the practice of divorce...

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...

I, Clifford E. Lazzaro, started my legal journey as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, serving from 1988 to 1992. During this time, I also held the position of Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey from 1991 to 1992. Currently, I am a criminal defense trial attorney, dedicating my practice to handling criminal matters across all jurisdictions of the New Jersey Superior Court and the Federal Courts of New Jersey and New York. My firm focuses on Criminal Defense matters, including Racketeering, Drug Distribution Offenses, and Suppression Motions related to Illegal Searches and Seizures whether...

Michael Noonan, a distinguished personal injury attorney, has received acclaim from SuperLawyers Magazine, The National Trial Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America for his outstanding achievements. Graduating cum laude from Delaware Law School with honors in trial advocacy, he later earned an LLM in trial advocacy from Temple University. Noonan's career includes successful handling of serious criminal cases, obtaining not-guilty verdicts and dismissals, such as in a high-profile vehicular homicide trial and an appeal against the Department of Justice in the Third Circuit. Having transitioned to personal injury law, Noonan secured substantial recoveries featured in publications like the New Jersey...

Jonathan Rudnick has been litigation consumer cases for three decades in New Jersey and has tried in arbitration and court - before a jury - to decision many cases.

Jonathan Rudnick also has sued car dealerships for violating employee pay plans and failing to pay their employees proper commissions in New Jersey, Arkansas, Washington State and Illinois.

Jonathan Rudnick has litigated against hundreds of dealerships in New Jersey for Fraud and Consumer Fraud for selling cars with salvage titles, flood titles, prior damage, and non disclosure of significant defects.

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...

Before founding Proetta & Oliver, Keith Oliver, Esq. was a partner at one of the New Jersey’s largest criminal law firms. While there, he handled hundreds of criminal cases and was rewarded by being named as the youngest partner in the firm’s history. Mr. Oliver is well known for his sheer work ethic and out-working his competitors. He brings this same mentality to every client’s case to ensure the highest level of representation.

Over the years, Mr. Oliver has obtained several nominations and awards based on his work in the field of criminal defense including being recognized by his fellow peers...

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.

Greg Thomlison is a Family Law Attorney practicing primarily in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Mr. Thomlison graduated from Rutgers School of Law (Camden) and then participated in a law clerkship with the Honorable Patricia B. Roe, P.J.F.P. in Burlington and Ocean Counties. He is a partner with the Law Firm of Abatemarco Thomlison & Frantz, LLC in Manasquan, New Jersey. Mr. Thomlison is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Ocean County Bar Association, the Ocean County Family Law Committee, and the Monmouth-Ocean Family Law Inn of Court. Mr. Thomlison is the current...

Fred Sisto is a seasoned criminal defense attorney who handles criminal cases throughout New Jersey, with a focus in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Mr. Sisto graduated Rutgers College and Rutgers School of Law with Dean's List and Distinguished Service Honors in 2007. He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar that same year. Fred served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge (later Justice) Jane Cutler Greenspan of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Like many accomplished trial attorneys, Mr. Sisto began his legal career as an attorney for...

“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...

DAVID A. SCHWARTZ is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Mr. Schwartz, an attorney since 1983, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and California, as well as before the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Schwartz was a member of the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of California in 1996. As a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department, New York, Special Federal Litigation Division, Mr. Schwartz was awarded the Division Chief’s Award for Outstanding Legal Services on...

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...

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...

I am Of Counsel to Maldjian Law Group LLC conveniently located in Tinton Falls, NJ where my primary area of practice is New Jersey criminal and municipal court offenses, from traffic violations and DUI to drug charges and disorderly persons offenses. As a former municipal prosecutor and former co-chair of the Municipal Court Committee of the Monmouth County Bar Association, I have appeared in courts throughout the State of New Jersey and have successfully represented clients charged with DWI and other traffic related offenses, as well as criminal and juvenile matters.

Ms. Sangiovanni graduated in 2003 from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and soon to be in New York. In 2004, Ms. Bianca M. Sangiovanni Marchetti served as a law clerk to the Honorable Thomas E. O'Brien who served his bench in Ocean County at the Superior Court of New Jersey. Since her clerkship, Ms. Sangiovanni joined Robert C. Shea & Associates in 2005. While with Robert C. Shea & Associates, Ms. Sangiovanni worked as an associate for personal injury law and municipal law. Ms. Sangiovanni has assisted clients in receiving...