Joseph R. Williams - an Albany, United States Divorce Lawyer

Albany Divorce Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Divorce 30%
Family Law 30%
Adoption 15%
Assisted Reproduction Technology 15%
Guardianship 5%
Name Changes 5%

Litigation: 75%

Attorney Information

Overview

Joseph R. Williams practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law, and represents individuals in the negotiation and litigation of separation, divorce, child custody, support, and domestic violence matters. He has extensive experience representing clients in both Supreme and Family Court throughout the Capital District.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Albany Law School Equality & Justice Scholarship
Albany Law School Kate Stoneman Award

Education

Legal Education
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York, 2015
  J.D.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: With High Honors
  Law Review: Albany Law Review, Executive Editor, 2013 - 2015
Non Legal Education
- Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York, 2011
  B.S.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: With High Honors
  Major: Business Administration

Current Employment Position(s)

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Associate
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Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

LGBT Domestic Violence
ns & Outs of Child Support
Domestic Violence Sensitivity Trainings

Pro Bono Activities

The Legal Project Pro Bono Matrimonial & Family Law Panel, 2016 - 2018

Published Works

Articles

"I Don't Like Gays, Okay?" Use of the 'Gay Panic' Murder Defense in Modern American Courtrooms, Albany Law Review, Vol. 78, 2015

Bar Admissions

New York, 2016

Other Affiliations

New York State Bar Association (Member)
Albany County Bar Association (Member)
Capital District Women's Bar Association

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Albany, NY

126 State St.
6th Floor
Albany, NY 12207 - 1637

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Phone: 518-417-2609

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Website: http://www.coppsdipaola.com

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