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Clifford J. Petroske Esq. - Hauppauge, NY

1393 Veterans Memorial HighwaySuite 414N Hauppauge, NY 11788

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Hauppauge Divorce Lawyer

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 handledhundreds 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.

About Clifford J. Petroske Esq.

Practice Areas

  • Divorce
  • Family Law

Litigation

  • 90%

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Founding Partner, since 1992

Year Joined Firm

  • 1992

Qualifications

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

  • New York State Bar Association (Member, Family Law Committee)
  • Suffolk County Bar Association (Member, Matrimonial Law and Family Courts Committee)
  • Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Education

  • Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York, 1989
    Law Journal: Hofstra Environmental Law Digest, Editor
  • State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, 1986
    B.A., Bachelor of Arts
    Honors: cum laude

Past Positions

  • Reisch, Simoni, Bythewood & Gleason, Associate

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Clifford J. Petroske

Included on the 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 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

View the profile for Clifford J. Petroske on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
  • Peer Rated Distinguished for High Professional Achievement and High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell lawyers.com
  • Top Contributor, Avvo.com

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Office Information

Address

1393 Veterans Memorial HighwaySuite 414N Hauppauge, NY 11788

Fax

  • 631-337-1966

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Publication

Articles

  • Rights of Gay and Lesbian Couples to Custody and Visitation, The Suffolk Lawyer, Jan, 2016

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By Barbara M. on Aug. 11, 2020
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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.

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By Devon D. on Aug. 11, 2020
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Very knowledgeable & professional. Made me very comfortable with the process.

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