Karen Kirchoff Saminski

With over twenty 27 years experience protecting the interests of clients in all areas of family law, you can be confident that a solution to your problem is at hand. I have been a principal in my own firm since 1989. My job is to listen, provide knowledgeable legal advice, and offer effective help in oftentimes distressing personal situations. It is my goal to be an expert advocate for your interests and a persuasive negotiator that will strive to reach a just and fair outcome for you whether by settlement or trial. If an acceptable settlement cannot be reached, rest assured I will vigorously pursue and protect your rights in court. I am an experienced litigator and have tried numerous cases to positive outcomes.

• Alimony
• Appeals
• Child Support, Child Custody and Parenting Time
• Divorce from Bed and Board
• Divorce, International Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Payments also accepted through LawPay.

New Jersey

Since 1988

Private Practice

1989 - Current

Judge

JERSEY CITY MUNICIPAL COURT

1996 - 2003

Staff Attorney, Family Law Unit

HUDSON COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

1988 - 1989

Represented indigent clients in a variety of family law cases with emphasis on domestic violence, parental child abduction, divorce and support.

Montclair State University

B.A. | Political Science

Minors: Paralegal Studies Interdisciplinary Pre-Law Studies Public Administration

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D.

Hudson County Family Law Attorney of the Year

Hudson County Bar Association

2003

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2011 - Current

STATE OF NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC MEDIATION PROGRAM

State Approved Mediator for Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases

2007 - Current

HUDSON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION FAMILY LAW COMMITTEE

Chair, 2005 to 2007

1996 - Current

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Current

HUDSON COUNTY MATRIMONIAL EARLY SETTLEMENT COMMITTEE

Member

1988 - Current