
David Vincent Sanchez, Family Law Attorney in New York
Over 28 years of legal practice
Partner
New, NY
Practicing family law in New York since 1998.
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David Vincent Sanchez is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Family Law. David has over 28 years of legal experience.
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- New York, NY
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- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from New York, NY.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About David Vincent Sanchez: David Vincent Sanchez is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Family Law. David has over 28 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in New York
David takes family law matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David Vincent Sanchez — family law lawyer in New York
David Vincent Sanchez is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Family Law. David has over 28 years of legal experience.
For 27 years Mr. Sanchez has represented clients in all manner of family law matters. He has extensive experience litigating high net worth cases and contested custody matters. From intake, each case is handled as if it will go to trial. Mr. Sanchez has found that this approach, coupled with decades of trial experience, leads to settlements in most instances. While cases are ongoing, Mr. Sanchez routinely engages the services of expert business valuators, accountants, tax and estate attorneys, financial planners, and counselors to provide clients with a comprehensive understanding of their case and to help plan for the future.
Mr. Sanchez is a Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New York Chapter Board of Managers) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. Mr. Sanchez has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine in both the upstate and New York Metro regions and has been named to the Buffalo Business First Legal Elite List.
Mr. Sanchez is admitted to practice in both New York and Florida and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, and the Erie County Bar Association. He received his JD from Nova Southeastern University in 1998 and his BA in History from St. Lawrence University in 1995. Mr. Sanchez lives in Manhattan with his wife and has a daughter in college. A lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, his interests include reading, travel and golf.
Working with David on a family law matter
For 27 years Mr. Sanchez has represented clients in all manner of family law matters. He has extensive experience litigating high net worth cases and contested custody matters. From intake, each case is handled as if it will go to trial. Mr. Sanchez has found that this approach, coupled with decades of trial experience, leads to settlements in most instances. While cases are ongoing, Mr. Sanchez…
Clients David works with
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Nova Southeastern University
J.D. · 1998
St. Lawrence University
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
New York
1999 · ACTIVE
Florida
1998 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in Nova Southeastern University and B.A. in St. Lawrence University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in Nova Southeastern University and B.A. in St. Lawrence University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Erie County and New York State Bar Associations The Florida Bar
membership
Locations
David Vincent Sanchez's office in New York
David's primary office is at 919 Third Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY, 10022. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire David Vincent Sanchez — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Vincent Sanchez
How much does it cost to hire David for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in New York typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside New York?
David is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new family law clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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