Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq | Divorce Lawyer
“Even though my case did not meet the requirements for his assistance,- mr shum did give me great advice of what i should do.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers near West New York, NJ
We have 3 firms in West New York on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: one of them made it, along with 14 from New York, NY (8 mi).
7 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Paul E Rudder, Esq - Divorce Lawyer NYC
“There are very few individuals (NYC lawyers, for that matter) who would sit and chat in a calm forum and offer their expertise on their own time.”
Zimmet Law Group
“He had carefully handled all the paperwork and reviewed the questions with me beforehand, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free”
Law Offices of Robert Tsigler
“Excellent work by this law group went to court I got charged with assault and got the case dismissed”
The Law Offices of Daniel Clement
“He has a rare ability to bring objectivity to difficult decisions, keep his client focused on the right objective, and identify the most effective next step.”
The Law Office of Ryan Besinque
“He helped me get a longer period of protection than I think I could have achieved on my own, and he had a clear strategy for my case.”
The 15 firms listed for West New York, NJ 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: West New York, NJ
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 3,421 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "knowledge" and "patient". 7 are open around the clock and 9 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (3), child custody (2), child custody lawyer (2), child support (2) and collaborative divorce (2). 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 2 offer payment plans; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take 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 West New York consult without charge?
5 of the 15 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 Offices of Mindin & Mindin
“Leon was super patient throughout the whole process and we got through drafting and signing with zero issues.”
Dayton P. Haigney
“His advice was consistently sound and tailored to my specific needs, which made the entire divorce process much smoother than I anticipated.”
Vacca Family Law Group
“Andrea and her team always bring excellence to their clients in and out of the courtroom.”
Spodek Law Group
“Going through a legal matter can be overwhelming, especially when you're unfamiliar with the legal system, but Alex made sure we never felt lost or unheard.”
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Chaim Steinberger
“Steinberger demonstrated a deal of knowledge and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer regarding Family Court matters!”
Law & Mediation Offices of Cheryl Stein - Divorce Lawyer NYC
“Working with Cheryl was a pleasure -- she is super sharp, very quick and communicative, and it's clear she cares about her clients and is always willing to go the extra mile!”
The Alber Firm
“I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled, but also compassionate, trustworthy, and genuinely committed to his clients.”
Kenneth E. Belkin
“He has helped us navigate liquor-license matters, Department of Health grading issues, violations, fines, hearings, and other regulatory problems that can be extremely stressful and potentially very costly for a restaurant or hospitality business”
Peacock Qdros: New York & New Jersey Retirement Division Lawyer
“Although my process was long and hard, some lawyers refused to take it, William reassured me that it was a simple case, it took a year plus to get my portion of the QDRO but I was happy with the way it was handled.”
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