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Clifford J. Petroske was born and raised on Long Island, the son of public school teachers. He graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School, and earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, in 1986 from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Thereafter, Mr. Petroske attended Hofstra University School of Law, where he was editor of the Environmental Law Digest, and earned his law degree in 1989. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1990.
Since handling his own divorce twenty years ago, Mr. Petroske has devoted his practice to matrimonial and family law on Long Island, representing business owners, executives, teachers, police officers, doctors, attorneys, homemakers, union members, and firefighters. Mr. Petroske is a highly respected member of the matrimonial bar, and is well known among judges and fellow attorneys as a knowledgeable and compassionate advocate.
With thorough preparation, well-honed trial technique, and skillful negotiation, Mr. Petroske has time and again succeeded in obtaining fair and favorable results for his many clients.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
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- Google Meet
- Zoom
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New York
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- U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English
- Senior Partner
- Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C.
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- Owner
- Law Offices of Clifford J. Petroske, P.C.
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- Associate
- Reisch, Simoni, Bythewood & Gleason
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- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
- J.D. (1989)
- Activities: Editor, Hofstra Environmental Law Digest
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- State University of New York - Stony Brook
- B.A. (1986)
- Honors: cum laude
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- Clients' Choice
- Avvo
- 2012, 2013, 2014
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Client Champion - Gold
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Distinguished Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
- Super Lawyer
- Superlawyers
- 2016-2022
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Member
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- Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association
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- New York State Bar # 2316784
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- Activities: Family Law Section
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- Suffolk County Bar Association
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- Rights of Gay and Lesbian Couples to Custody and Visitation.
- The Suffolk Lawyer
- CLE
- Suffolk Academy of Law
- Certified Financial Litigators
- American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL)
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How Can I Get Custody of My Child? | Long Island Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Long Island family law attorney Clifford Petroske describes the process of gaining child custody and the requirements to do so successfully. -- At Petroske, Riezenman & Meyers, we deliver personal...
How Do I File for Divorce? | Long Island Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Long Island divorce attorney Clifford Petroske explains the process of filing for divorce. -- At Petroske, Riezenman & Meyers, we deliver personal attention and an individualized approach to matrimonial and...
How Long Does Divorce Take in New York? | Long Island Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Long Island divorce attorney Clifford Petroske explains how long a divorce may take in New York. -- At Petroske, Riezenman & Meyers, we deliver personal attention and an individualized approach...
How To Prepare for a Divorce | Long Island Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Long Island divorce attorney Clifford Petroske explains what steps you can take to prepare for a divorce case. -- At Petroske, Riezenman & Meyers, we deliver personal attention and an...
What is Divorce Mediation? | Long Island Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Long Island divorce attorney Clifford Petroske explains what Divorce Mediation means and how it differs from an Uncontested Divorce. -- At Petroske, Riezenman & Meyers, we deliver personal attention and...
