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Gordon, Tepper & Decoursey
- Court
- Felt
- Divorce
“I do highly recommend them and would expect regardless of the case or the issues the firm and people would work in the same professional manner as it is their nature.”
Best Divorce Lawyers near Schenectady, NY
2 of these firms are based in Schenectady; the others serve Schenectady from towns including Albany (11 mi), Latham (9 mi) and Clifton Park (9 mi).
4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Capasso & Associates
“The divorce lawyer's divorce lawyers.”
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Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney
- Best Interests
- Court
- 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
- Questions
- 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
- Resources
- 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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The Smelyansky Law Firm
- Speeding Ticket
- Court
- Results
“His immediate involvement, even before sending us a retainer papers to sign, was a clear indication of his dedication to our rights and the urgency of the matter.”
The 24 firms listed for Schenectady, NY take divorce and separation work. Everything shown about their process, consultations and hours is drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Schenectady, NY
The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,186 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (75%). 4 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (3), personal injury (3), adoptions (2), business law (2) and child custody (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 98 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 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; 18 publish a contact page; 13 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.
Why does this page list divorce firms beyond Schenectady?
2 of the 24 firms have an address in Schenectady, so the page fills out with listed practices from other towns. Distance matters less than it used to, since most of a divorce runs on documents and calls rather than meetings.
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Tully Rinckey
- Outcome
- Questions
- Informative
“Mike was very helpful and very knowledgeable and helped me make the right decisions to move forward with custody of my daughter would highly recommend this law firm”
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Copps Dipaola Silverman
- Adopt
- Matter
- 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.”
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Law Office of Joanne M. White
- Best Interest
- Home
- Individual
“She kept me in the loop at every step and worked diligently to dot all i's and cross all t's throughout the selling process and made a relatively complicated task during a pandemic seem almost effortless.”
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Lauren L. Hunt
- Team
- Questions
- Custody
“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
- Questions
- Court
“There were a few times I required the patience of an angel, but Art's wonderful assistant Anya guided me to get the document I needed on the internet ( I'm a bit challenged in that department).”
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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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Cutler and Cutler Law
“DARYL, knows about family court very well and helped us through Foster parenting court which his advice lead us to the best option from fostering into adoption.”
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Law Office of Matthew J Swedick Esq
“I had gotten a ticket two years ago that still had not been resolved, I called him and it took a couple of days for him to dismiss everything and honestly speaking my situation was not good, but still he pulled through and saved me.”
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The Hoffman Law Firm
- Information
- Questions
- Court
“My case was complicated and Laura was able to keep the emotional tenor of the work in check by providing timely information and education about the law, while applying that information specifically to my case.”
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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
“Personally want to thank Andrew for his exceptional, flawless service.”
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Donnellan Law
- Law Firm
- Divorce
- Fee
“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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Zappone Attorneys
Divorce and Separation Legal Services in Schenectady, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$4027
Maximum cost
$18502
National Average
$6531
Avg Per Hour Rates
$436
$4898
$9251
Average price range is based on 484 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Schenectady
- “I was able to get my divorce done and processed in no time at all with professional, compassionate and kind service!” — client of We the People of Albany
- “Jo Anne is an exceptional divorce attorney. Her expertise and dedication helped me through a challenging time, ensuring a fair resolution for all parties involved.” — client of Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney
- “Laura is very professional and patient in explaining what I could expect as I entered getting a divorce.” — client of The Hoffman Law Firm
- “Never having been through a divorce, he guided me through every step and spent a great deal of time with me on the initial free consultation giving me a detailed overview of how the whole process would be handled, including "what if" scenarios.” — client of Tobin & Dunshee
- “They walked me through each step of my divorce with patience, knowledge, and support.” — client of We the People of Albany
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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