Over 20 years experience serving clients like you.

About our practice

The Law Offices of Natalie M. DeDona, Esq., is a full-service law firm specializing in complex family law cases in New York and New Jersey.

With over 20 years experience of practice across a diverse set of practice areas, we have seen almost everything and can help you identify creative solutions to almost any legal issue. We pride ourselves on a no-BS style of laying out the pros and cons, so you can get your disputes resolved as quickly as possible.

In particular, our practice focuses on:

• Elder law: wills, trusts, inheritances, executorships, probate, & estate planning

• Divorce law: contested & uncontested, custody, guardianships, child support, etc

• Real estate: title/deed transfers, mortgage/house closings, encroachments, landlord-tenant eviction issues, lease disputes, short-term rentals, etc

• Criminal law: typically with juveniles or other family-related cases like domestic abuse; Natalie’s 20 years of experience as a sergeant in the world’s busiest police precinct (NYC Midtown South) is a particular asset in complex cases

If you have any real estate, divorce, criminal, or estate planning matters that need attention, please reach out to us for a free consultation.

We look forward to working with you.

EDUCATION & WORK HISTORY

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice & Political Science, State University of New York at Farmingdale

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration, Chaminade University of Honolulu

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice & Political Science, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

• Juris Doctorate from the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, the #1 public interest law school in the United States

• Retired from the New York City Police Department with rank of sergeant with over 20 years of service

• Admitted to the New Jersey and New York Bar Associations, 1998

• Partner at DiFrancia & DeDona PC, 2015—2019

Full List of Practice Areas

Estates & ELDER LAW

• Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate Matters, Closings, Guardianship, Estate Settlement, Estate Litigation

• Probate and Intestate Administration Proceedings, Estate Administration, Kinship matters, Will Contests, Fiduciary Accountings, Trusts, and Estate taxes

• Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, Medicaid Planning, Living Wills

• Lawsuits against executors, Defending executors from lawsuits, Setting up Medicaid trusts, Kinships, Guardianships

Divorce law

• Divorce Litigation, Divorce Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, No-fault Divorce

• Child Custody and Visitation Modification, Child Custody Agreements, Child Relocation, Emancipation of Minors, Grandparents' Custody and Visitation, Paternity, Domestic Violence as a Factor in Custody, Help For Divorcing Parents, Child Abuse and Neglect

• Pre-divorce Temporary Maintenance Awards, Post Divorce Maintenance Awards, Marital Agreements, Separation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Equitable Distribution of Marital Property

• Adoption, Unmarried couples

• Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection, Allegations of Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders

REAL ESTATE LAW

• Real Estate Contract Review, Purchase and Sale of Residential Properties, Representation at Real Estate Closings, Preparation of Deed of Assignment

• Disputes, Breaches of Contract

• Foreclosure, Clearing of Liens

• Real Estate Litigation Lease

• Negotiation, Drafting, Review, and Execution

• Short-Term Rentals

Other Areas

• Criminal: Assault, Burglary, Drug Charges, Expungement, Juvenile Charges, Traffic Tickets, DUI/DWI, Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Robbery & Theft

• Personal Injury: Automobile Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Bus Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death

"If you’re thinking about hiring a lawyer, there’s a good chance you should have hired one already."

- ANONYMOUS

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Whether big or small, legal issues can weigh heavily on the mind. There’s nothing that can replace the peace of mind you get from having a seasoned professional represent you in legal matters.

Reach out to us today to make sure that you get a speedy and fair resolution.