Summary:
Paul W. Matthews, Esq. is an affordable Manhattan family law attorney with more than 25 years of courtroom experience. From his Broad Street office in Lower Manhattan, he represents parents in custody, child support, and Family Court matters, offering direct personal attention at reasonable fees. Call (347) 461-0760 for a free phone consultation.
Affordable Manhattan Family Law Attorney – Proven Experience and Personal Attention
Who is Paul W. Matthews, Esq.?
I’m a New York family lawyer with over 25 years of experience handling custody and child-support cases in Manhattan Family Court and throughout the city. My office on Broad Street in Lower Manhattan makes it easy for clients who live or work in the borough to meet with me in person or by phone.
You always speak directly with me—never an assistant or junior lawyer.
What Areas of Family Law Do I Handle in Manhattan?
Over my career I’ve managed hundreds of custody and child-support trials and nearly a thousand Family Court matters. I help:
- Parents starting new custody petitions
- Families seeking to enforce or modify child-support orders
- Grandparents pursuing visitation or guardianship
Every case receives careful preparation and steady, practical guidance from start to finish.
Why Choose a Small Manhattan Practice?
Large firms often hand cases to junior associates. My practice stays small so I can give clients direct, personal representation. That means faster communication, consistent strategy, and realistic advice from the attorney who actually appears in court.
How Is Quality Representation Made Affordable?
Many people assume an experienced Manhattan lawyer must charge “Manhattan prices.”
I do the opposite—providing clear, reasonable fees and efficient case management. I explain costs up front, work quickly, and avoid unnecessary appearances or filings. Clients appreciate getting big-firm quality without inflated hourly rates.
What Experience Defines This Practice?
My legal career began in Manhattan Family Court as an Assistant Corporation Counsel prosecuting juvenile-delinquency cases for the City of New York. My “interview,” as I like to recall, was simply watching Judge Judy preside over a trial in the same courtroom where I soon worked daily.
After transferring from the Torts Division, I spent years trying cases before Manhattan Family Court judges—experience that shapes my private practice today. I opened my own Broad Street office in 2006, just blocks from the courthouses, and practiced there primarily until the pandemic.
What Personal Ties Connect Me to Manhattan?
Manhattan has always been central to both my professional and personal life.
I was commuting downtown on September 11, 2001, and turned back only when I saw smoke from the first tower. Years later, during the citywide blackout, I walked home over the 59th Street Bridge after finishing work on the first floor of a darkened office building. These experiences shaped my commitment to the city and the families I serve here.
Do You Handle Appeals as Well as Trials?
Yes. I’ve conducted around 500 Family Court trials and approximately 30 appeals involving custody, visitation, and support.
Appeals demand meticulous record review and clear written argument—skills I handle personally for every case. Whether your matter is at the trial or appellate level, you work directly with me.
What Can Clients Expect Day to Day?
Every client’s story is unique. Some arrive after months of frustration in court; others are filing for the first time.
I listen carefully, explain each step in plain English, and outline realistic goals. Expect prompt calls, honest advice, and careful preparation—the same approach that has earned long-term results in both Staten Island and Manhattan.
Where Is the Manhattan Office Located?
90 Broad Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10004
The office is near the courthouses and convenient to public transit and the Staten Island Ferry.
To schedule a free phone consultation, call (347) 461-0760. I meet clients by appointment at times that fit busy family schedules.
About This Website
This Manhattan-focused site is part of Affordable-Uncontested-Divorce.com, which I created years ago when my practice still included uncontested divorces.
Today the mission is broader: to provide affordable, experienced family-law representation for Manhattan parents and families in need of help with custody, support, and appeals.
About Paul W. Matthews, Esq.
Paul W. Matthews is a New York family-law attorney with over 25 years of experience and offices in Manhattan and Staten Island. He has conducted more than 500 Family Court trials and 30 appeals involving custody, visitation, and support. His practice focuses on delivering personal, affordable representation with the professionalism clients expect in New York City.
The name remains, but the mission has evolved—to help New York families find quality legal help that combines experience, affordability, and personal attention.
Paul W. Matthews, Esq.
Attorney at Law
90 Broad Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (347) 461-0760
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