Metuchen Domestic Violence Lawyers

The summer following her college graduation, Taryn began her legal career as a paralegal at a small matrimonial law firm. Under the tutelage of an esteemed colleague, she learned that practicing divorce and family law requires more than an extensive knowledge of the law; it requires helping clients identify realistic goals and navigating them through one of the most stressful times of their life to achieve those goals. Her compassion, tenacity, tireless advocacy, and ability to identify practical solutions to complicated problems provides her clients a sense of calm during the chaos of divorce.

Taryn’s dynamic legal training sets her apart...

For more than two decades, David has focused his career on matrimonial and family law matters. David is an experienced trial attorney handling complex divorce proceedings, including business valuations, custody disputes, high income alimony, child support proceedings, and equitable distribution of assets; including distribution of multi-faceted assets, business interests and deferred compensation. He has tried numerous family law matters, including domestic violence proceedings and custody and parenting time matters, as well as Appellate proceedings, post-judgment cohabitation, alimony modification applications, and change of circumstances motions and hearings. He handles cases in all aspects of mediation and arbitration, and is admitted...

Fred has extensive litigation experience in divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and post-judgment enforcement matters, as well as in the preparation of pre-nuptial agreements. Fred is also a divorce and custody mediator. He completed the Rutgers Law School course on divorce mediation and has successfully mediated many matters. Fred is also trained in the new and growing field of collaborative divorce law, which enables a divorcing couple to resolve all marital issues in a non-confrontational and cost effective manner.

Todd B. Eder, Esq. is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney, and certified as a civil trial advocate(attorney)by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, an American Bar Association accredited organization granting board certification,recognitions of his legal knowledge, courtroom experience and high professional standards. He established his own firm in 1997 and brings three decades of insight from his background as a plaintiff's personal injury lawyer, defense counsel and former assistant county prosecutor. The Law firm of Todd B. Eder, P.C. is located in East Brunswick and provides representation to clients in Middlesex, Somerset,...

I am a self-proclaimed Jersey girl, who despite the cold weather and excessive tolls, refuses to leave the East Coast. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and from there, went on to obtain my Juris Doctor at Fordham University School of Law, in New York City. I have always enjoyed serving as an advocate for criminal defendant rights both in and out of law school. As a part of Fordham’s Criminal Defense Clinic, I successfully aided in the representation of clients from arraignments to dispositions. I have also worked at various public defenders offices...

Reid H. Eder, Esq., is a partner at the Eder Law Firm focusing on personal injury law, workers' compensation law, and real estate transactions. Reid H. Eder, graduated from Rutgers University Law School in Camden, New Jersey in 2012, and is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York. Reid H. Eder worked as a senior attorney for several large law firms in New Jersey representing insurance companies and local municipalities in cases involving personal injury, construction defects, employment litigation, and real estate. Reid H. Eder also worked as a commercial litigation attorney for...

Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. is a Family Law attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group. Mr. Outhwaite has exclusively specialized in Family Law throughout his nearly 30 years in practice. He is a passionate family law advocate devoted to assisting his clients in achieving positive outcomes in their matters. Mr. Outhwaite strongly protects and advocates for his clients’ legal rights and the rights of their children, recognizing that each client’s needs and goals require individualized care and attention. Working closely with his clients, Mr. Outhwaite analyzes and explains the law relevant to each individual’s set of circumstances, and then...

The firm of Jeney & Jeney was founded in 2000 when my husband, Robert Jeney, and I decided to combine our then 22 years of legal experience at the time. We decided that after 25 years of marriage, we had long established ourselves as life partners, and we were more than ready to work together as law partners. On August 1, 2008, Sarah O'Connor was made a partner. The law firm is now known as Jeney, Jeney & O'Connor, LLC. We are a general practice firm, although Sarah and I practice primarily in the area of...

Brian McFadden-DiNicola, a Partner in Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas’ Family Law Department, is ready and prepared to help you with your family law matter. Whether you are going through a divorce, separation, or are involved in domestic violence, child custody, alimony, child support or parenting time issues, Brian is qualified and ready to stand with you and provide you with the steady guidance you need to get you through your case.

Brian is a Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator, admitted to the New Jersey Superior Court’s list of mediators for economic mediation in divorce matters. He received...

Background Born Springfield, Massachusetts, May 16, 1958; admitted to bar, 1985, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

Laurie Newmark is one of the founding partners at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark. Since completing a Family Part judicial clerkship in 1998 with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Laurie has devoted her practice exclusively to family law. She is an experienced litigator who appears in court regularly in Northern and Central New Jersey. Laurie is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, and the District Court of New Jersey.

Laurie insists that every client be treated with well-deserved respect and compassion. Laurie and her team understand that they are advocating for...

Travis J. Tormey is the founding partner of The Tormey Law Firm, where he leads a highly skilled team of defense attorneys who represent clients in criminal, DWI, and domestic violence cases throughout New Jersey. Mr. Tormey provides aggressive defense for charges including assault, disorderly persons, drug offenses, sex crimes, weapons offenses, theft and fraud crimes, and driving under the influence, as well as restraining orders. He has earned numerous honors for excellence in his field, including being named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 10 Criminal Lawyers in New Jersey by the...

As a founding partner of Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, Paul Townsend brings hands-on involvement and dedication to every aspect of his divorce and family law practice. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients not only survive but thrive before, during and after their work together through his honesty, directness, and personal compassion for his clients and their families.

Paul is uniquely qualified to understand and work through the emotional pain of divorce with his clients because he has been through divorce in his own life; his work is deeply personal to him in this way. When clients feel as though...

Britt J. Simon, Managing Partner of Simon Law Group, LLC, is licensed to practice throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and District of Columbia, providing representation to the accused, the injured and other clients seeking quality legal services. He is guided by a commitment to the best interests of his clients and the highest standards of his profession. Call for a free consultation.

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Mr. Tomaio is a trusted professional in the divorce and family law world. He has extensive experience in handling difficult divorce matters. He is Certified by the Supreme Court of N.J. as a Matrimonial Attorney. He is also a court approved mediator pursuant to the N.J. Court rules. He has also been involved in high profile divorces as seen on "Date Line" NBC. See his web site for the full Date Line story.

Mr. DeLuca is one of a limited number of attorneys certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. As of July 2009 he is the only Ocean County NJ attorney member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). His practice is concentrated in the area of Family Law including - Dissolution of Marriage - Divorce and Separation - Collaborative Divorces - Divorce Litigation - Child custody and parenting time - Child/spousal support - Domestic partnerships - Relocation applications ...

Andrew M. Shaw, Esq. is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and a former board member of the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy, where he published. Andrew served as both a legal intern to Justice Helen Hoens of the New Jersey Supreme Court and as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Margaret Goodzeit, P.J.F.P.; the Hon. Anthony F. Picheca, Jr., J.S.C.; and the Hon. Michael F. O’Neill, J.S.C., in the Somerset County Family Part.

Between 2015 and 2018, Andrew has published four articles on issues relating to family law in the New Jersey Law Journal, including: (1)...

Attorney Aalsberg has received National Recognition for his Excellence by 5 Top National Legal Organizations including both the National Trial Lawyers and The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. With 30 years of experience Attorney H. Scott Aalsberg is the Criminal - DWI- and Traffic Ticket Lawyer you need when only Winning Counts. Attorney Aalsberg is endorsed by over 220 Attorneys Nationwide and has been interviewed by numerous news organizations from ABC, CBS and even the NJ Star Ledger. Attorney Aalsberg's ratings across numerous legal organizations speaks for itself. For industry awards Attorney Aalsberg...

In the words of one of my recent clients, “I highly recommend Ms. Breslow. She provided superior representation, she is the one to hire to get the job done right.” Also, Avvo has given me a 10 star- Superb rating. I have spent over a decade in the courtroom- fighting for my clients getting them the best possible results. I am proud to say that I have dedicated my career to representing those charged with criminal offenses, making sure the system does not take advantage of them.

Eric Marcy heads litigation services relating to criminal defense and administrative law at Lyons & Associates, PC, with Offices in Somerville and Morristown. Eric's practice areas include, but are not limited to: • General Criminal Practice – Federal, State, and Municipal Courts • White Collar Crime Defense, Eric has represented businesses that have been the victim of criminal activity as well as those charged with white collar crimes. Cases frequently present a complex combination of civil, criminal and regulatory issues • Insurance Fraud and Health Care Audits, Investigations, and Prosecutions, audits by insurance carriers, investigations by Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) and Office...

Joel prosecuted a wide array of cases at the Adult and Juvenile levels. Some of Joel’s most notable Adult and Juvenile cases involved charges related to Homicide, Gun Offenses, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Trafficking Narcotics, Fraud and Aggravated Assault. Joel also appeared and argued a number of matters before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Elena K. Weitz, Esq. is a Partner at the Williams Law Group, focusing her practice on all aspects of family, divorce and post-divorce matters including child support, alimony, custody, and domestic violence, in addition to providing legal services related to general civil litigation, contract, estate and municipal matters. Ms. Weitz earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Franklin & Marshall college and her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. While at Seton Hall, Ms. Weitz was the recipient of the Seton Hall University School of Law Public Interest Fellowship, and she was chosen to...

Kristen Epifania is an Associate Attorney with Williams Law Group. Her practice is focused on criminal defense matters, as well as divorce and custody matters. With two office locations in New Jersey, Kristen practices in multiple NJ counties and is able to serve clients throughout the state. Prior to joining the firm, Kristen was an attorney with the Monmouth County Public Defender’s Office and represented clients in Superior Court for indictable-level offenses. She is experienced in both New Jersey and New York matters, as she worked with a Manhattan-based criminal defense firm for five years upon graduating from law school. Kristen graduated...

Richard Diamond has been practicing Family Law Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration work in New Jersey for the past 37 years and is a Certified Family Law Trial Attorney by the N.J. Supreme Court; Accredited New Jersey Family Law Mediator, authorized by the NJ Supreme Court to handle family law mediation matters with an active domestic violence restraining order in place and a Family Law Arbitrator. Mr Diamond is also a Family Law Economic Mediator in Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. Mr Diamond is also a member of the Essex, Union and Somerset County's...

Brian C. Freeman has practiced law for over 30 years including serving as a law clerk to the Hon. Samuel C. Scott of the Hudson County Superior Court and as a Deputy Attorney General for the state of New Jersey. He is admitted to the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and District of Columbia Bars and is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

Jessica S. Swenson, Esq. joined Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C. in October 2018. Ms. Swenson received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University in 2004 and her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007.

After graduating from law school, Ms. Swenson clerked for the Honorable Michael K. Diamond, P.J.F.P. and the Honorable George E. Sabbath, J.S.C. in the Passaic County Superior Court, Family Division, from September 2007 until August 2008.

Since completing her clerkship, Ms. Swenson has dedicated her practice to matrimonial and family law where she represents clients in matters related to...

Steven Sciancalepore is a former prosecutor and experienced trial attorney. He represents clients charged with criminal offenses as well as litigants in civil lawsuits. Prior to opening his own practice Mr. Sciancalepore worked at an AM 100 law firm where he represented large corporations, insurance companies, and casinos in various venues throughout the State of New Jersey. Before entering private practice, Mr. Sciancalepore worked as a Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor where he tried numerous bench and jury trials to verdict. In addition to trial work, Mr. Sciancalepore has also handled several successful appeals before the N.J. Appellate Division. Mr....

I help people with complex legal, financial, and personal issues during what is often the most traumatic times of their lives. A worked as a Senior Probation Officer in Child Support Enforcement while attending Law School at night at Temple University, Beasley School of Law. In law school, I received various awards. I was a Law Faculty Scholar, a member of the prestigious Temple Law Review, and an award-winning member of the Moot Court Honor Society. After law school, I clerked for two wonderful judges: the Hon. Mary Jacobson, who was the Presiding Judge of the Mercer County Family Part at...

Albertina (Abby) Webb is a Partner in the Firm’s Family Law Department. She concentrates her practice on family law issues such as divorce, custody, support, dissolution of domestic partnerships, enforcement or modification of marital agreements, enforcement and/or modification of alimony and child support, emancipation applications, equitable distribution and post-judgment enforcement and modification. She handles matters from inception through trial. Abby litigates the validity of pre-nuptial and property settlement agreements. She also advances and defends applications to set them aside as well as for enforcement. Abby holds the appointment of Vice President of the Southern Region for...

Carmine R. Villani has been practicing Criminal Law in New Jersey since 1992. As a former municipal prosecutor and public defender, Mr. Villani has experience in all aspects of Criminal Defense as well as DWI/DUI, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Personal Injury Litigation, Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders.

ANY COURT. ANY CRIME. ANY TIME. I have been involved with the field of criminal law for over forty years. As a criminal defense lawyer, your freedom and your rights are my first priority. I focus my efforts to provide my clients the best defense possible given the facts and proofs that the State is using to try to convict them. I have handled cases involving Leader of Drug Trafficking Network; Racketeering; Official Misconduct; Domestic Violence; Drug Possession and Distribution; Assault; Homicide; Theft; Robbery; Carjacking; Insurance Fraud; Kidnapping; Rape and Sexual Offenses; Arson; Criminal Mischief; Bribery; Perjury; and Weapons...

Scott A. Gorman founded The Gorman Law Firm in New Jersey in 2011. There, Mr. Gorman focused his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense, domestic violence, drug possession, DUI/DWI, expungement and juvenile defense. Prior to opening his own firm, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Barbara Byrd Wecker, a now retired judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. Mr. Gorman also worked as an associate assigned to the Employment Law team at K&L Gates and he spent four years as an associate with the Rem Zeller Law Group working on civil...

Brent DiMarco is an experienced criminal, domestic violence, and DCP&P defense lawyer who has helped a multitude of clients facing serious allegations across New Jersey in the course of his accomplished career. Mr. DiMarco's extensive knowledge and unique qualifications in the realms of criminal justice, family law, and child abuse and neglect litigation makes him thoroughly equipped to handle all aspects of his clients' cases, which often involve multiple components. Since criminal charges, restraining orders, and investigations involving child protective services often occur in conjunction, Mr. DiMarco is able to assist with each of these components with the aptitude that...

Attorney Rosen was described by a client as “the example of a true winner” and an “advocate who will be there in the clutch situations...I highly recommend anyone fighting a criminal defense or speeding/traffic ticket to hire Mr. Rosen and he will deliver mvp results!” Another client described Rosen as “one of NJ’s finest attorneys” where he further detailed that Rosen “went above and beyond to prove I was innocent”. One client even commented that “Mr. Rosen was relentless during the initial negotiation with the prosecutor.” Even his looks don’t go unnoticed as one client wrote, “I call him Ryan...

Going through the process, no one seems to want to listen to you. They have probably treated you like a number that is being prosecuted by a machine. The last thing you need is to have your attorney take your case and treat you and it as if it is like every other case. My office was founded on the principal that the future can be better than the present and we have the ability to make it so.

You will receive a consultation that focuses on your unique experience, while bringing our training and experience in...

Maria Noto is certified by the N.J. Supreme Court as a criminal trial attorney. Maria has been named a Super Lawyer by N.J. Monthly every year from 2005 to the present and, in 2005, was also named by N.J. Monthly as one of the top 50 female lawyers. She has also been recognized by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in New Jersey. Maria attended Seton Hall Law School and while she was in law school worked as a law clerk for the Essex county Prosecutor’s Office. That experience has proven...