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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Buffalo, NY
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Showing 20 family law attorneys in Buffalo, NY
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Paul Walier Attorneys at Law
1369 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 823-1000 paulwalierattorney.com
LoTempio P.C. Law Group
181 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 855-3761 lotempiopc.com
Tully Rinckey PLLC
5488 Sheridan Dr #500, Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 439-4700 tullylegal.com
Anthony J Cervi, Attorney at Law
43 Court St # 822, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 856-5223 cervilaw.com
Kate Johnson Law
17 Limestone Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 868-9153 amherstnydivorce.com
Gabriele Law PLLC
392 Pearl St #301, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 242-7200 gabrielelawpllc.com
Vallone Law, PLLC
2560 Walden Ave #104, Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 206-0588 vallonelawfirm.com
Clark Peshkin
350 Main St #2405, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 486-3134 clarkpeshkin.com
Cole Sorrentino Hurley Hewner & Gambino PC - Buffalo Lawyers
37 Franklin St #900, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 869-3011 colesorrentino.com
Venzon Law Firm PC
300 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-7888 venzonlawfirm.com
The Rossi Law Firm
68 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-5555 rossilawfirm.com
Pusatier, Abbott, Sugarman & Martin, LLP
2464 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 873-6765 psasattorneys.com
Hawthorne & Vesper, PLLC
43 Court St Suite 1121, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 768-3870 hawthornevesper.com
Ralph C Lorigo Law Offices
101 Slade Ave, Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 824-7200 lorigo.com
Law Office of Scott V. Bernard
1 Seneca St Suite 29-M15, Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 254-1474 familycourtbuffalo.com
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis
534 Delaware Ave #433, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 886-9600 randymargulis.com
Law Office of Ashlea L. Palladino
43 Court St Suite 800, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 322-1717
Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law
1 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 882-5532 divorcelawyerinbuffalo.com
Kadish & Fiordaliso
3517 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 634-6111 kadishandfiordaliso.com
Timothy J. Hennessy, PLLC
1195 Colvin Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 276-0980 hennessylaw.net
Family law attorneys in Buffalo, New York handle divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance cases. New York law requires a no-fault divorce based on irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for at least six months. Local courts in Erie County follow specific procedures for filing and mediation.
What Does a Family Law Attorney in Buffalo Cost?
In Buffalo, New York, family law attorney fees typically range from 250 to 500 dollars per hour. Flat fees for an uncontested divorce may start around 2,000 dollars, while complex custody or support cases can cost 5,000 to 15,000 dollars or more. Costs vary by case complexity, attorney experience, and court fees. This is general information, not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the residency requirement for divorce in Buffalo New York?
You or your spouse must have lived in New York State continuously for at least two years before filing. If you married in New York or lived in the state as a married couple, the requirement may be reduced to one year.
How is child custody decided in New York family court?
New York courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors include the childs relationship with each parent, each parents ability to provide care, and the childs wishes if they are old enough. The court may order joint or sole custody.
What are the grounds for divorce in New York?
New York allows no-fault divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of the relationship for at least six months. You can also file based on fault grounds such as cruel and inhuman treatment, abandonment for one year, imprisonment for three years, or adultery.
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