Attorneys
- Karen Kirchoff Saminski, Esq.
- Matthew S. Coleman, Esq.
- Christina M. Rivera, Esq.
- Thomas Sidoti, Esq.
Karen Kirchoff Saminski, Esq.
With twenty years experience protecting the interests of clients in all areas of family law, you can be confident that a solution to your problem is at hand. I have been a principal in my own firm since 1989. My job is to listen, provide knowledgeable legal advice, and offer effective help in oftentimes distressing personal situations. It is my goal to be an expert advocate for your interests and a persuasive negotiator that will strive to reach a just and fair outcome for you whether by settlement or trial. If an acceptable settlement cannot be reached, rest assured I will vigorously pursue and protect your rights in court. I am an experienced litigator and have tried numerous cases to positive outcomes.
Bar Admissions:
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY
December 1988 - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
District of New Jersey
December 1988 - SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
May 1994
Education:
- SETON HALL UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL OF LAW
Newark, New Jersey
Juris Doctorate Degree, June 1988 - MONTCLAIR STATE COLLEGE
Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 1985
Minors: Paralegal Studies
Interdisciplinary Pre-Law Studies
Public Administration - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Diplomate in Municipal Law, 1996
2002 Family Law Mediation Certification Program.
Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator
Legal Experience:
- PRIVATE PRACTICE
1989 to present - JUDGE
Jersey City Municipal Court
December 1996 – October 2003 - HUDSON COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Jersey City, New Jersey
Staff Attorney, Family Law Unit
Represented indigent clients in a variety of family law cases with emphasis on domestic violence, parental child abduction, divorce and support.
June 1988 – August 1989
Awards:
- HUDSON COUNTY FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR 2003
Presentations:
- OVERVIEW OF THE DIVORCE PROCESS IN NEW JERSEY
Presenter, 2009 - THE NEW CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES
Presenter
Sponsor: Hudson County Bar Association
October 1997 - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION NOT NECESSARILY 50/50
April 2003 - MOCK TRIAL OF A DIVORCE CASE WITH EXPERT WITNESSES
Sponsor: Hudson County Bar Association
September 1996 - PARENT/FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Speaker
Sponsor: Superior Court of New Jersey
January 1998 - DYFS COMMENTARY
Channel 7 News
1999
Professional Affiliations/Appointments/Certifications:
- NEW JERSEY STATE BAR
- HUDSON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
HUDSON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION FAMILY LAW COMMITTEE
1996 – present, Chair 2005 to 2007 - DISTRICT VI ATTORNEY ETHICS COMMITTEE
September 1996 – 1999 - HUDSON COUNTY INNS OF COURT
Barrister 1995 – 1997 - HUDSON COUNTY MATRIOMINAL EARLY SETTLEMENT COMMITTEE
1998 – present - HUDSON COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Member, Board of Directors
1990 – 1994 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC MEDIATION PROGRAM
State Approved Mediator for Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases
2007 – present - JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Former Member, Board of Directors
2009 – 2011 - ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONCILIATION COURTS
Member
2011 – present
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Matthew S. Coleman, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY
2009 - STATE OF NEW YORK
2010 - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
District of New Jersey
2009
Education:
- RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW
Newark, New Jersey
Juris Doctor, 2009 - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York City, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
2003
Professional Affiliations/Appointments/Certifications:
- NEW JERSEY STATE BAR ASSOCATION
- AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
- HUDSON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; Mediation and Conciliation Skills Certificate
- NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; Child Support Guideline Training Certificate
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Christina M. Rivera, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY
2001 - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
District of New Jersey
2001 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2007 - STATE OF NEW YORK
2007
Education:
- CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AT QUEENS COLLEGE
New York
Juris Doctor, 2001 - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York
Bachelor of Science, 1996
Professional Affiliations/Appointments/Certifications:
- HUDSON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- NEW JERSEY STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
- HUSDON COUNTY INNS OF COURT 2007-2010
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Thomas Sidoti, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY
2007 - STATE OF NEW YORK
2008 - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
2008
Education:
- SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Newark, New Jersey
Juris Doctor, 2007 - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in History
2004
Professional Affiliations/Appointments/Certifications:
- NEW JERSEY STATE BAR ASSOCATION
- AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
- BERGEN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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Karen Kirchoff Saminski, Esq. L.L.C.
Practice Devoted to Divorce and Family Law
Hablamos EspaÑol
Parliamo Italiano
Our divorce lawyers and family law attorneys can assist you from our three office locations:
79 Hudson Street
Suite 201
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-653-0300
P.O. Box 8128
Jersey City, NJ 07308
201-795-5566
774 Central Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
908-301-1111
From our law offices in Jersey City, Hoboken and Westfield the divorce lawyers, family law attorneys, child support lawyers, alimony and spousal support lawyers of Karen Kirchoff Saminski, Esq., L.L.C. represent clients in the communities of Jersey City, Hackensack, North Hudson, Bayonne, Hoboken, East Newark, Kearny, Guttenberg, Harrison, Secaucus, Weehawken, West New York, Union City, North Bergen, Clifton, Paterson, Passaic, Morristown, Elizabeth, Somerville, New Brunswick, Westfield, and Freehold, New Jersey, as well as residents of Hudson County, Essex County, Hunterdon County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Morris County, Monmouth County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Union County, Warren County and Bergen County.