My name is Joel Salinger. Thank you for visiting my website. For more than 14 years, my clients have placed their trust in me to defend their rights. I successfully represented the Matrimonial and Family Law cases of thousands of clients faced with a wide range of emotionally and financially challenging situations. In addition, I have defended an almost equal number of those faced with serious charges of Criminal, DWI/DUI and Traffic offences.
I believe that educating a client so that they can assist in the successful solution to their case is an essential part of the process. This website has been created as a resource to inform our clients and prospective clients about their rights and the legal process.
I practice both divorce and criminal law because more often than you may imagine, matters in one area are entwined with matters in the other. Are you are facing the break-up of your marriage? Divorce in New York is no laughing matter. Your life (and if you have children their lives) are on the line. The issues of uncontested divorce and No-fault divorce, same-sex divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, maintenance and spousal support, post-judgement modification, relocation, grandparent rights, paternity, order (QDRO), pre-nuptial agreements, and Collaborative Law and divorce mediation are our specialty and if you want both an aggressive advocate to defend your rights, as well as a compassionate listener who will take the time to understand all the elements of your case (both personal and legal) then I am the lawyer you will want to hire to develop a litigation or negotiation strategy that ensures the best outcome for you.
Penalties for a conviction can vary, but can result in hefty fines, probation, prison time, suspended license and a criminal record. If you're found guilty, numerous "collateral consequences" can also directly affect your life. We handle a broad range of criminal matters, from assault to aggravated harassment, from drug offenses to DWI or drunk driving, from forgery or theft crimes to criminal menacing. To see more about the full scope of our practice, go to our criminal law overview page.
We offer a free initial consultation to every client. To arrange a private meeting with a seasoned New York, Nassau/Suffolk County Lawyer for Divorce or Criminal cases call us 631-486-7800