Clifford J. Petroske - Hauppauge, NY
Attorney at Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C.
Family Law Lawyers in Hauppauge, NY
1393 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 414N Hauppauge, NY 11788
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36
Years
Experience
Featured Review
"I would award Petroske, Riezenman and Meyers Law Firm 10 stars if the rating system allowed it. Mr. Clifford Petroske, is an extremely knowledgeable Attorney. He has demonstrated a profound ability to articulate an incredible interpretation of..." "I would award Petroske, Riezenman and Meyers Law Firm 10 stars if the rating system allowed it. Mr. Clifford Petroske, is an extremely knowledgeable Attorney. He has demonstrated a profound ability to articulate an incredible interpretation of the law during a trial. He also meticulously presents a superb legal presentation. The entire support staff is top notch. The combined efforts of their competence, patience, diligence and compassion has made an extremely difficult circumstance tolerable. I had complete confidence that they were working constantly for my benefit. I highly recommend Mr. Petroske and this Law Firm."
Hauppauge Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 08/05/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Father's Rights
- Relocation
- Parental Alienation
- Equitable Distribution
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Born and raised on Long Island, Clifford J. Petroske graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1986, and thereafter attended Hofstra University School of Law. At Hofstra he was the editor of the Hofstra Environmental Law Digest. Upon graduation from Hofstra, Mr. Petroske was admitted to the New York Bar in January 1990, and to the New Jersey Bar in December 1989. He became associated with the firm of Reisch, Simoni, Bythewood & Gleason in Garden City, New York, until leaving in 1992 to start his own practice. Mr. Petroske's office is currently located in Hauppauge, New York, nearby to the Cohalan Court Complex which houses the state District Court, Family Court and Supreme Court in Suffolk County.
For more than twenty-two years, Mr. Petroske has practiced primarily family and matrimonial law. Fast-changing legislation and case law developments have made practicing in this field particularly challenging, especially in light of the uniquely personal circumstances each case presents. With a background in bankruptcy law, criminal law, real estate and corporate law, Mr. Petroske brings a wealth of experience to the multi-faceted issues in divorce litigation, while remaining committed to each client as an individual.
Mr. Petroske is a member of the Suffolk County and New York State Bar Associations, with membership in the Family Law committee of the New York State Bar Association and Matrimonial and Family Law Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association. He has handled hundreds of cases in Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Kings, New York, Bronx, and Westchester counties in New York State, and conducted numerous trials and hearings concerning matrimonial and family law matters. He has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous matrimonial and Family Court appeals in the First and Second Departments.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2016 - 2025
- Peer Rated Distinguished for High Professional Achievement and High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell lawyers.com
- Top Contributor, Avvo.com
Other Sources of Feedback About Clifford J. Petroske
Included on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Hofstra University School of Law,
Hempstead,
New York, 1989
Law Journal: Hofstra Environmental Law Digest, Editor
Non Legal Education
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SUNY Stony Brook, 1986
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner, since 1992
Past Positions
- Reisch, Simoni, Bythewood & Gleason, Associate
- Law Offices of Clifford J. Petroske, P.C., Owner
Published Works
Articles
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“Rights of Gay and Lesbian Couples to Custody and Visitation,” The Suffolk Lawyer, January 2016
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1990
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1992
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2016
Other Affiliations
- Suffolk County Bar Association, Family Law Committee (Member)
- New York State Bar Association, Family Law Committee (Member)
- Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association
- Nassau County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee (Member)
- American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Clifford J. Petroske
Highlights
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4.3 Value
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4.8 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Contact
1393 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 414N
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone Number: 631-319-7804
Email: Send a message
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