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Gordon, Tepper & Decoursey
- Felt
- Court
- Money
“Ellie is hands down is the ONLY attorney I will use if needed in the future, and I will recommended her to anyone looking for guidance in any legal matter.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers near Schenectady, NY
We have one firm in Schenectady on file, and it is on this list, along with 23 from towns including Albany (13, 11 mi), Clifton Park (4, 8 mi) and Latham (4, 9 mi).
4 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney
- Best Interests
- Financial
- Outcome
“I've worked with Jo Ann for three years and she's always been wonderful about listening to my concerns and representing me the best way she can, considering the circumstances.”
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We the People of Albany
- Court Fees
- Up to Date
- Lawyer
“❤Thank you to ALL the staff for a great experience and though I'm not anticipating another divorce in my future 😅, I'm definitely keeping them in mind for their other services, going forward!”
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O'Connell and Aronowitz
- Settlement
- Compassionate
- Outcome
“There were times when I was tempted to just give up and let them win but she repeatedly encouraged and supported me to continue to move forward to get what I was entitled to.”
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Tully Rinckey
- Outcome
- Employment
- Informative
“He took the time to carefully listen to my concerns and thoroughly reviewed all the details before offering his honest opinion on the best course of action.”
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Copps Dipaola Silverman
- Adopt
- Estate Planning
- Respect
“Family law can be messy and emotional and Lorraine took the time to explain our legal options and offered her support and compassion with whatever direction we opted to choose.”
The 24 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 24 firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,049 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), responsiveness (91%) and quality (76%). 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 child support (3), adoptions (2), business law (2), child custody (2) and criminal defense (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 98 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Do any custody lawyers listed for Schenectady consult without charge?
2 of the 24 firms here state that a first consultation is free. Expect a short call that establishes whether they can help, not a review of your order. Have your dates and your existing paperwork in front of you so the call is worth the time.
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Law Office of Joanne M. White
- Best Interest
- Compassionate
- Individual
“A family member who owned the property had an unexpected illness, and Joanne worked with the family to get the powers of attorney needed for closing and to work with the family in getting everything done.”
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Lauren L. Hunt
- Questions
- Team
- Attention
“She was extremely responsive (over phone and email), accommodating of my schedule and timing needs, and was completely thorough in the work she did with me.”
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O'brien & Associates Law Firm
“They were very professional, create a comfortable atmosphere.”
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Frost & Kavanaugh
- Call
- Holiday
- Court
“Arthur gave me a sense of comfort knowing by the way he inquired about my case, the few questions he asked, and he even gave explained in layman terms how these cases pan out.”
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Rhoades, Cunningham & McFadden
- Communication
“John Mc Fadden provided excellent service and was able to get (what would've been) a pretty expensive couple of tickets/points reduced to one low parking ticket.”
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Tobin & Dunshee
- Custody
“I have personally seen Denise Resta-Tobin actively take on a very difficult case that resulted in personal insults, and harassment that a person should not have to endure.”
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Kriss Kriss Brignola
- Law Firm
“I feel comfortable recommending him to friends and family, trust is a hard thing to earn and he has mine, he's a great lawyer but most of all, a great man.”
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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.”
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The Hoffman Law Firm
- Questions
- Information
- Court
“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”
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Young Kelsey Brown & Strippoli
- Money
“She is very attentive to return phone calls and emails, worked very hard to achieve what was in my best interest (though sometimes I wasn't very helpful in that regard) and in general helped keep me calm and encouraged as we navigated these most dist...”
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Andrew H. Wood
“ During my divorce and child custody proceedings, Andrew was always available for me and kept me calm and focused during a most difficult time in my life.”
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Sommers & Sommers
“Great guys to deal with, will go the extra mile to help you”
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Donnellan Law
- Divorce
- Law Firm
- Adoption
“Having the right legal advice, as well as, education and guidance about the process right from the start is crucial – Donnellan & Knussman is where you need to go!”
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Tebano & Associates
“She helped me a lot and fought hard against the other attorneys.”
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Ianniello Anderson
- Real Estate Transactions
- Closing
- Sale
“She made our closing go smoothly, despite discovering several title and property issues, she resolved them with efficiency, poise and the right amount of assertiveness.”
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Zappone Attorneys
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Arquette Law Firm
“Not only did I receive custody, I was granted jurisdiction change thanks to Tammy and her staff.”
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Becker & Becker Attorneys At Law
“Ellen Becker represented me in 2015 and I would Highly recommend her and her team,Top Notch and efficient Law group for Family Court Father's Rights!!!”
Child Custody Legal Services in Schenectady, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$2721
Maximum cost
$26121
National Average
$5442
Avg Per Hour Rates
$381
$3266
$7075
Typical price range is based on 374 cost profiles
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