Reviews

I hired Maria to represent me in a very complicated divorce case. My wife was being unreasonable and I had a prior attorney who just wanted to litigate the case until the cows came home without regard for my finances. Maria helped me reach a settlement and saved me a ton of time and money. Highly recommend this lawyer if you want to get through divorce quickly and efficiently.

Maria was hired after my first divorce attorney was caught double and triple billing me . She plays the part of a caring attorney well. In reality she is an inexperienced attorney who was admitedly afraid to question witnesses in trial. So she has a partner we will call him lou who constantly brags about his experience yet has zero drive in the court room. This crew was late to court numerous times. Even being reprimanded by the judge couldnt get them to work on time. Maria never once billed me throughout the course of my trial after I begged her to give me a bill so I can get an idea of my fees? She has no office staff was her response or I will charge you a flat fee was another response," dont worry". Well she then waits to the almost end of my 2 year divorce trial to hand me a $30,000 bill on a monday( after I already paid her $15,000 on account) then tuesday tell me she needed the money or she will quit. wednesday to my surprise right before I was set to take the stand for my testimony she filed papers to be removed. So if you want a lawyer who will NOT fight for what you deserve because she is afraid of the judge not liking her then maria novak and lou are your lawyers.If you want to fight for what is yours and not give your home ,all your money and full custody of your kids to your cheating ex then hire a different law firm.

A true advocate in any custodial/matrimonial matter. Ms. Novak was my second incoming attorney on my highly contested custody matter in kings county IDV part 2. I was referred to Ms. Novak by my first attorney and is super thankful. My case was unique in its own ways. VERY VERY contested and constantly taken to new highs. Ms. Novak has been able to guide me through every aspect of my case. She is a great writer of motions, and she articulates herself extremely well on paper and in front of judges. She will do everything to get justice for you and your child!!! She knows how to communicate well with her adversaries and law guardians. She knows the law, and she is not afraid to use it!!!! My case was highly active and aggressive in every way!! Ms. Novak was always able to guide me properly and get me the results I was looking for. After 2 yrs of ligating, and 3 days of trial I have full, sole and legal custody of my son. Thank You Ms. Novak!!!!!

Almost three years ago my wife filed for divorce and hit me with an order of protection. When I came to Maria, I hadn't seen my daughter in three months. Hiring Maria was the best thing that happened to me during such a terrible time in my life. Thanks to Maria I went from supervised visitation with my daughter to full overnight weekends and weeknight visits despite the three times my wife had me arrested for allegedly violating her order to protection. Not only did Maria get me the parenting schedule I was more than happy with, but she made sure my wife didn't get any spousal support even though her lawyer filed three separate motions asking for alimony. It’s been more than a year since my divorce was finalized and I couldn't be happier. I am more than just a “weekend dad” thanks to Maria’s efforts. Also, Maria is an excellent criminal attorney. All three of my arrests thanks to my wife’s false police reports were resolved without a criminal record. I am so grateful to Maria and still send her a picture of my daughter and me on my daughter’s birthday every year.