Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Rochester, NY
Founded in 1999, our law office has dedicated over two decades to providing compassionate and strategic legal representation in family law matters. With a focus on divorce, custody, and collaborative law, we prioritize personalized service to address each client's unique circumstances. Our practice, rooted in public advocacy experience, emphasizes client education and empowerment through informed decision-making. Certified in collaborative law and attorney mediation, we offer alternatives to traditional litigation while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical standards. Recognized with the 2021 New York State Bar Association Attorney Professionalism Award, we combine extensive experience with a client-centered approach.Our team advocates for domestic violence survivors and indigent clients, reflecting our dedication to justice beyond individual cases. Located in Rochester, New York, we serve suburban communities with accessible, tailored legal counsel. Through decades of practice, we have developed expertise in navigating complex family law issues while maintaining a reputation for integrity and community service. Our philosophy centers on guiding clients through emotionally challenging transitions with professionalism and empathy.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Collaborative Law
Mediation Services
Domestic Violence Cases
Prenuptial Agreements
Guardianships
Animal Law
Post-Divorce Counsel
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of specialized family law experience since 1999
- Certified in collaborative law and attorney mediation
- Personalized approach for each client's unique circumstances
- Recognized with 2021 NYSBA Attorney Professionalism Award
- Community advocacy focus including domestic violence support
What people say
Extensive knowledge of family law
Caring and professional manner
Detail oriented
Compassionate and generous attitude
Empower clients through education
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation through negotiation, litigation, and collaborative law approaches. We help clients navigate property division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications while prioritizing their emotional and financial well-being. With decades of experience, we develop tailored strategies for both contested and uncontested divorces.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters, focusing on the child's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include custody modifications, visitation rights, and relocation cases. We prepare detailed parenting plans and represent clients in both temporary and permanent custody determinations across Monroe County.
Collaborative Law
Certified in collaborative law, we offer a structured negotiation process without court intervention. This approach maintains privacy while addressing financial and parenting issues. Our training in collaborative law enables creative solutions for complex asset divisions and custody arrangements while preserving relationships.
Domestic Violence Cases
We provide urgent legal protection for domestic violence victims through order of protection proceedings. Our representation includes emergency court applications, evidence presentation, and long-term safety planning. We coordinate with social services while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the legal process.
Guardianships
Our firm establishes legal guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults through Surrogate's Court proceedings. We handle Article 81 guardianships for elderly clients and developmental disability cases. We prepare necessary documentation, represent clients in court hearings, and explain ongoing reporting requirements to ensure compliance.
People
June Castellano
Attorney & Founder
June M. Castellano, Esq., founded her Rochester-based family law practice in 1999 after a career in public advocacy. Certified in collaborative law and mediation, she focuses on divorce, custody, and child support while advocating for domestic violence survivors and indigent clients.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, spousal support, collaborative law, domestic violence protection, and guardianship matters through Surrogate's Court.
Do you offer mediation services for divorce cases?
Yes, we provide attorney-based mediation services as a certified collaborative law practitioner to resolve family law disputes amicably.
How do you approach child custody cases?
We prioritize the child's best interests while protecting parental rights, creating detailed parenting plans tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Can you help with emergency domestic violence situations?
We offer urgent legal protection through order of protection proceedings and coordinate with local support services for immediate client safety.
What experience do you have in family law?
With 25+ years of practice and certification in collaborative law, we've handled thousands of family law cases including complex custody and high-asset divorces.
