Tully Rinckey
“Excellent service is always given no matter whom you are put in contact with within the firm.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers near Schenectady, NY
We have one firm in Schenectady on file, but only the highest-rated make our list, and it did not make it; the 15 here come from towns including Latham (5, 8 mi), Albany (5, 11 mi) and Clifton Park (3, 8 mi).
4 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
O'Connell and Aronowitz
“I have used O'Connell and Aronowitz for years and on many different situations, The attorney I am am luckily enough to call "mine" is Pam Nichols, and best word to describe her is OUTSTANDING!”
Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney
“She provided me with sound advice and guided me through the entire process for a smooth and fair resolution.”
We the People of Albany
“I was afraid to do the divorce because I thought it would take alot of money and time but thanks to Rose and Gabby it was a walk in the park.”
Copps Dipaola Silverman
“Thanks to her knowledge, caring heart, and being a shark in the court room, I now have peace of mind that my child will always be safe and full sole custody.”
Mahserjian & Mahserjian-Ortiz
“Extremely good communication, timeline was accurate, and was practically hassle free.”
The 15 firms listed for Schenectady, NY take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Schenectady, NY
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,058 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are prenuptial agreement (3), child support (2), criminal defense (2), criminal law (2) and divorce (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 98 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 1 offers a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are any custody firms actually based inside Schenectady?
None of the 15 firms on this page carry an address in Schenectady. That is normal in smaller towns. Ask any firm you call whether it regularly appears at the court that would hear your matter.
Ianniello Anderson
“First home purchase started out as a nerve racking process but later transformed into a comfortable transaction thanks to Ianniello Anderson.”
The Hoffman Law Firm
“When an unexpected custody ruling came out, granting my Ex the physical custody, Laura took the case to the appeal court, the decision was completely reversed and we won the physical custody on appeal”
Rhoades, Cunningham & McFadden
“I would recommend their offices to not only friends and family but anyone else in need of their expertise.”
Law Office of Matthew J Swedick Esq
“With a last minute call-court just two days away I called Matt- he reassured me of what is expected, how he can help, and what should be done next- he explained it so simply.”
Law Office of Joanne M. White
“She kept us informed every step of the way and explained things we didn't understand.”
Molloy Law
“I wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation and would advise anyone to confer with him on any legal matters.”
Tebano & Associates
“She helped me a lot and fought hard against the other attorneys.”
Arquette Law Firm
“Not only did I receive custody, I was granted jurisdiction change thanks to Tammy and her staff.”
Sutton Law Firm
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