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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Rochester, NY
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Showing 20 divorce lawyers in Rochester, NY
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Duke Law Firm, P.C., A Family Law Firm
500 Helendale Rd Suite #260, Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 229-6533 dukelawfirm.net
Legal Aid Society of Rochester
One W Main St, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 232-4090 lasroc.org
Weinstein & Randisi
290 Linden Oaks, Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 310-1578 randisilaw.com
Modica Law Firm
2430 Ridgeway Ave # 1, Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 368-1111 modicalawfirm.com
Finger Lakes Mediation & Divorce Coaching LLC
100 Linden Oaks #107, Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 750-6530 fingerlakesmediation.com
Clark Peshkin
80 Linden Oaks Suite 310, Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 546-1734 wcplaw.com
Thomas A. Corletta, Attorney at Law
16 W Main St #204, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 546-5072 tcortrialatty.com
Tully Rinckey PLLC
400 Linden Oaks #110, Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 492-4700 tullylegal.com
Evans Fox LLP
100 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 787-7000 evansfox.com
Michael D. Schmitt, Esq.
30 W Broad St # 506, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 232-1770 lawfirmrochester.com
Sercu Law
3350 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 385-2510 serculaw.com
Ganguly Brothers Misula, PLLC
140 Allens Creek Rd STE 220, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 232-7747 gangulylaw.com
Trotto Law Firm, P.C.
150 Allens Creek Rd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 453-0040 trottolaw.com
Nathan Van Loon Law
400 Andrews St Suite 224, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 454-0856 vanloonlaw.com
Underberg & Kessler LLP
300 Bausch and Lomb Pl, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 258-2800 underbergkessler.com
John D. Wieser Esq., PC
1200 A Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 328-0660 johndwieseresq.net
Law Office Of Craig D. Carson PLLC
45 Exchange Blvd Suite 732, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 690-2206 rymap.org
Law Office of Marilyn J. Palumbo
2211 Lyell Ave # 105, Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 227-7330 rymap.org
Fero & Caputo, LLP
2024 W Henrietta Rd STE 3C, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 325-4600 feroandcaputo.com
Lacy Katzen LLP
1101 English Rd, Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 888-9662 lacykatzen.com
Divorce lawyers in Rochester, New York assist clients with divorce proceedings under New York State law. New York is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you can cite irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for at least six months as grounds. Local attorneys handle property division, child custody, and spousal support matters specific to Monroe County Family Court.
What Does a Divorce Lawyer in Rochester Cost?
The cost of a divorce lawyer in Rochester, New York varies widely. For an uncontested divorce, legal fees typically range from $1,500 to $5,000. Contested divorces can cost $10,000 to $30,000 or more, especially if trial is involved. Court filing fees in New York are approximately $335. Additional costs may include mediation, expert witnesses, and document preparation. This is general information and 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 are the residency requirements for divorce in New York?
To file for divorce in New York, you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least two years continuously before filing. Alternatively, you can file if you were married in New York and either spouse has lived in the state for one year, or if the grounds for divorce occurred in New York and both parties live in the state.
How long does a divorce take in Rochester New York?
An uncontested divorce in Rochester can be finalized in three to six months. Contested divorces take longer, often one to two years, depending on court schedules and the complexity of issues like property division or child custody.
What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce in New York?
In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on all terms including property division, child support, and custody. A contested divorce means the parties cannot agree and must go to court for a judge to decide. Most New York divorces start as contested but settle before trial.
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