Melissa Hoffman | Estate Planning
Hoffman Family Law
spearsfamilylaw@gmail.com
(856) 352-4905
141 Ganttown Road
Suite D4
Turnersville,
NJ
08012
Melissa Hoffman | Hoffman Family Law
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Firm Summary
Why Before What
I think what is most important to my clients is for them to know WHY I do what I do, not just the bulleted areas of service I practice in.
Having been through my own divorce and feeling like I was nothing more than a file number, I sought to change that. I wanted to bring back compassion and empathy for those going through not just divorce but child custody as well. It is our job not just to be your attorney but also your therapist, your life coach, your supporter, your financial planner, and your voice of reason. I wanted to make sure that people did not go through what I did, an impersonal experience. Every time I called “my” lawyer, I dealt with a different attorney who had no idea what my concerns were or why.
Practice Summary
I am the founding attorney of Hoffman Family Law. My practice is propelled by my dedication and passion for alleviating the tension and anxiety commonly experienced when seeking a divorce, and helping clients navigate the complexities of the judiciary and the legal system in New Jersey. I am proud of the fact that I have collaborated with clients to achieve successful results in all aspects of family law matters including divorce, custody, parenting time, equitable distribution, child support, antenuptial agreements, and domestic violence.
I also offer my clients the benefit of the knowledge and skill I acquired in related areas, including real estate, tax sale foreclosure, landlord tenant, and bankruptcy. These areas compliment my focus on family law since many clients also face these additional legal issues.
Education
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J.D., Widener University School of Law, 2003
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B.S., Rutgers University (Camden), 1998
Bar Admissions
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2003
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State of New Jersey, 2003
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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2003
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2010
Professional Associations
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New Jersey State Bar Association
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Gloucester County Bar Association
Political Appointments
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Mayor, Borough of Clayton, 2008 – 2009
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Councilwoman, Borough of Clayton, 2004-2008 (President, 2006 term)
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New Jersey Democrat Presidential Campaign Committee for Diversity, 2008
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Secretary, Gloucester County Democratic Committee, 2008-2010
Past Experience
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Hoffman Family Law
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Founder (2014-present)
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Hoffman & Mancini, PC
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Founding Partner (2007-2014)
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Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg
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Associate (2004-2007)
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Honig & Greenberg
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Associate (2003-2004)
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Giving Back
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2010 to present: Our Lady of Peace Parish Thanksgiving Food Drive
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Toys for Tots
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Gloucester County Bar Association Children’s Christmas Breakfast Shopper
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Melissa Hoffman and her daughter walked at the Center For Family Services Empower 5k run/ 1 mile walk in October of 2018