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Dalmata, Maloy & Burke
- Responsive
- Call
“He's always been patient with me, listened to my questions and concerns, taking the time to explain step by step what was going on throughout my case.”
Best Family Law Attorneys near Schenectady, NY
We have 3 firms in Schenectady on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 21 from towns including Albany (11, 11 mi), Clifton Park (3, 9 mi) and Latham (3, 9 mi).
3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Gordon, Tepper & Decoursey
- Divorce
- Court
- Litigation
“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.”
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Capasso & Associates
“The divorce lawyer's divorce lawyers.”
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Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney
- Financial
- Child Support
- Law Office
“I was more than happy to give Joann a 5 star review simply because this was by far the best experience I've ever had with a lawyer, or any kind of business for that matter.”
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The Smelyansky Law Firm
- Rights
- Landlord
- Responsive
“From the very start, they demonstrated unparalleled expertise in landlord-tenant law and a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding eviction cases.”
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Tully Rinckey
- Employment
- Confident
- Feel
“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”
This page gathers the 24 family law firms listed for Schenectady, NY. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and 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 1,239 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are business law (3), child support (3), criminal defense (3), personal injury (3) and real estate (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 2 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page and 15 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.
Why are some listed family practices outside Schenectady?
An office in Schenectady is held by 3 of the 24 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.
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Barrett D. Mack, Attorney
- Trial
- Outcome
- Case
“Barrett Mack was determined, laser focused and within the 15 months of working with him I was able to achieve results that were far beyond my expectations.”
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Copps Dipaola Silverman
- Estate Planning
- Receptionist
- Gratitude
“Her guidance allowed me to work through the process with my ex in such a way that we both were satisfied with the outcome, and the speed with which our divorce was completed”
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Law Office of Joanne M. White
- Compassionate
- Confidence
- Case
“I have worked with Joanne on numerous matters for over 20 years and she has always been the most competent and caring professional that you could ever find .”
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O'brien & Associates Law Firm
“Did a great job in a very difficult time in my life”
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Assaf & Siegal
- Knowledge
- Expertise
- Questions
“They are like family and especially after the situation we had to get through and we could not have done it and been as successful with the outcome without their wisdom, support, guidance, and attention to detail.”
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Frost & Kavanaugh
- Holiday
- Felt
- Expertise
“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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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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The Hoffman Law Firm
- Information
- Court
- Questions
“I selected Laura to represent me for my divorce after consultations with many lawyers and the fact she came highly recommended from a trusted friend who is an attorney.”
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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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Bethany Schumann-McGhee
- Questions
- Call
- Custody
“Not only do we as people at times,have to hire an attorney so they can represent us but we as the clientele have to do our homework as well in order to help prep them for court.”
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Sommers & Sommers
“Great lawyers”
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Donnellan Law
- Fee
- Law Firm
- Team
“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
- House
- Closing
- Property
“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
Family Law Services in Schenectady, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1851
Maximum cost
$43534
National Average
$6531
$3266
$21767
Average price range is based on 310 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Schenectady
- “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.” — client of Copps Dipaola Silverman
- “They are professional, honest, reliable, and reputable. They have helped me with multiple family law and custody issues, and they have done so in a fast and cost-effective manner.” — client of Donnellan Law
- “Jo Anne's expertise in family law is evident in her approach to cases.” — client of Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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