Justine Stringer, Family Law Attorney in New York
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Justine Stringer is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP.
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- Handles Family Law matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Justine Stringer: Justine Stringer is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Justine Stringer
Justine concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Justine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in New York
Justine 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 Justine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Justine Stringer — Attorney of New York family law experience
Justine Stringer is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP.
Justine Stringer represents high-net-worth individuals in complex and often high-conflict matrimonial and family matters. She has extensive appellate court experience, practicing in the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals.
In addition, Justine has a particular focus on international child custody and international child abduction disputes, and has established herself as a go-to practitioner in the small community of lawyers who specialize in proceedings under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Through this work, she has been given the opportunity to file amicus curiae briefs in cases arising under the Hague Convention to the Supreme Court of the United States of America and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Justine has been consistently recognized by New York Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Family Law and was selected as a Woman Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal. She is a member of the Women’s Bar Association’s Family Law Committee and the New York State Bar Association.
Before joining KSTM, Justine worked with Valentina Shaknes and Jordan Messeri in the matrimonial group at McLaughlin & Stern LLP. Following her graduation from New York Law School, she worked as a volunteer law clerk for the Honorable New York County Supreme Court Justice Matthew F. Cooper.
Justine's approach to family law cases
Justine Stringer represents high-net-worth individuals in complex and often high-conflict matrimonial and family matters. She has extensive appellate court experience, practicing in the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. In addition, Justine has a particular focus on international child custody and international child abduction disputes, and has established herself as a go-to…
Clients Justine works with
Justine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters across New York.
Credentials
Justine Stringer's legal education and bar admissions
New Mexico State University
B.S. · 2010
New York Law School
J.D. · 2013
Jurisdictions
Justine's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Justine studied at B.S. in New Mexico State University and J.D. in New York Law School.
Law school and academic background
Justine completed B.S. in New Mexico State University and J.D. in New York Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Justine runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Justine Stringer
Justine has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Profiles in Diversity Journal's Women Worth Watching (2021)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Super Lawyer Rising Star in Family Law (2018-2023)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Profiles in Diversity Journal's Women Worth Watching (2021) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — New York Super Lawyer Rising Star in Family Law (2018-2023) (2026).
Locations
Justine Stringer's office in New York
Justine's primary office is at 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7620, New York, New York, 10118. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7620
New York, New York 10118
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How to hire Justine Stringer — 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 Justine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Justine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Justine'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; Justine 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 Justine
Justine 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. Justine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Justine'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 Justine Stringer
How much does it cost to hire Justine for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Justine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Justine offer a free consultation?
Justine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Justine's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Justine'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. Justine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Justine take my case if I'm outside New York?
Justine 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 — Justine 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 Justine?
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. Justine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Justine accepting new family law clients right now?
Justine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
Justine handles family law matters throughout New York. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.
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