Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Advocates in New Jersey
Lesley Renee Adams, Attorney At Law has provided dedicated legal representation in family law matters since July 2001. Our firm combines over two decades of experience with a client-focused approach, offering services in divorce litigation, domestic violence advocacy, child custody, child support, and appellate family law. We operate virtually across New Jersey's 21 counties while maintaining our main office in Newark, prioritizing flexible scheduling and technology-driven consultations.Our team includes seasoned attorneys with specialized expertise in complex family law issues, including parental rights, adoption, and real estate matters connected to family law cases. We emphasize transparent communication, strategic legal guidance, and zealous advocacy to protect clients' interests in emotionally challenging situations.
Services
Divorce Litigation
Child Custody
Domestic Violence
Child Support
Family Law Appeals
Real Estate Contracts
Parental Alienation
Adoption Services
Guardianship Cases
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in New Jersey family law
- Our team includes an in-house appellate attorney
- We offer flexible virtual consultations after regular business hours
- Our founder has practiced in all 21 New Jersey counties
- We provide detailed case evaluations with transparent communication
What people say
Excellent results
Amazing attorney
Compassionate representation
Tenacious advocacy
Thorough legal knowledge
Services
Divorce Litigation
Our divorce litigation services handle complex legal disputes involving asset division, child custody, and alimony. We provide strategic representation to protect clients' rights during contentious divorces. Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience in resolving high-conflict divorce matters across New Jersey.
Child Custody
We assist parents with custody arrangements focusing on children's best interests. Our services include creating parenting plans and court representation for custody modifications. We help clients navigate complex custody disputes while prioritizing children's well-being.
Domestic Violence
Our domestic violence services provide legal protection for both plaintiffs and defendants. We help clients obtain restraining orders and defend against false allegations. Our approach combines compassionate support with aggressive legal advocacy in domestic abuse cases.
Family Law Appeals
We handle post-trial appeals with detailed legal briefs and oral arguments. Our appellate services evaluate trial court decisions for potential errors. We help clients determine if an appeal is viable based on case specifics and legal precedents.
Child Support
We establish and modify child support agreements ensuring compliance with New Jersey guidelines. Our services include enforcing support orders and addressing payment disputes. We help parents secure fair financial arrangements for their children's needs.
People
Lesley Renee Adams
Founder
Lesley Adams founded the firm in 2001 with over 30 years of legal experience. She specializes in family law matters across New Jersey, focusing on divorce, custody, and domestic violence cases. Her practice emphasizes compassionate representation and strategic advocacy.
Harriet E. Raghnal
Appellate Attorney
Harriet Raghnal specializes in appellate family law with experience since 2005. She focuses on post-trial appeals and complex legal brief writing. Her practice emphasizes client communication throughout the appellate process in New Jersey courts.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce litigation, child custody, domestic violence cases, child support, family law appeals, and related matters across New Jersey.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we conduct all consultations via video conference with flexible scheduling including evening appointments Monday-Thursday.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have over 30 years combined experience handling family law cases in all 21 New Jersey counties with specialized appellate expertise.
What are your consultation fees?
Consultations range from $175 for 30 minutes to $390 for 90 minutes with detailed case evaluations available based on case complexity.
Do you handle cases outside Newark?
We practice statewide across New Jersey including Atlantic City, Bergen County, and all 21 counties from our Newark base.
