What Clients Can Expect
When you work with New Jersey family law attorney Steven Garfinkle, you can expect honest advice, thoughtful strategy, and respect for your family’s future.
01. Clear, Honest Advice
Steven explains your options in plain language, so you always understand the risks, timelines, and likely outcomes before making decisions.
02. Strategic Case Planning
Every case starts with a careful review of the facts, evidence, and goals to build a strategy that protects your rights and long-term interests.
03. Courtroom Experience
With more than two decades of litigation experience in New Jersey and New York, Steven is comfortable in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.
04. Respect & Confidentiality
Clients are treated with dignity, empathy, and discretion – especially in sensitive matters involving family issues or criminal allegations.
A Practice Built on Problem-Solving
Steven Garfinkle has spent more than twenty years helping clients navigate some of the most stressful moments of their lives. Licensed in both New Jersey and New York, he combines litigation experience, mediation skills, and strong writing to build solutions that actually work in real life – not just on paper.
Whether the issue involves family law, criminal charges, or a civil dispute, Steven’s focus is always the same: understand the client, analyze the problem, and design a strategy that protects what matters most.
From the first meeting, Steven listens carefully to your goals and concerns, then tailors his advice around your life – not the other way around.
Degrees from Columbia University and Fordham Law School support a rigorous, analytical approach to legal research, writing, and appellate work.
In addition to courtroom experience, Steven is trained as a mediator, which helps him negotiate practical settlements and defuse conflict when possible.
Steven prioritizes durable, realistic solutions – not “wins” on paper that create bigger problems later for you or your family.
We’re Here to Help You Move Forward
Legal problems can feel overwhelming, especially when they involve your family, your freedom, or your reputation. Steven takes the time to understand where you are now and what you hope to achieve, then walks you through each step of the process.
From the first consultation to the final resolution, you will know what is happening in your case, why it is happening, and what comes next. You are never just a file number – you are a partner in every strategic decision.
Recognized for Thoughtful, Effective Advocacy
Judges, colleagues, and clients consistently note Steven’s preparation, clear writing, and calm presence in difficult situations. His work is defined by careful analysis, honest communication, and a genuine commitment to improving his clients’ lives – not just closing a file.
- Consistently trusted with complex family law and criminal defense matters
- Known for clear, persuasive legal writing in motions and appeals
- Frequently sought out by other attorneys for research and strategy support
- Appreciated by clients for responsiveness and straightforward advice
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