About Steven Gildin

A Compassionate, Accessible, Aggressive Lawyer.

Steven Gildin has been a practicing attorney in New York for nearly 30 years, during which he has handled a tremendous volume of intricate cases. Although amassing vast experience in nearly all areas of the law, Steven has had a particular emphasis on Family Law. In fact, Steven has successfully helped thousands of people get through their most difficult times of divorce, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, financial and property issues and domestic violence. Steven also very regularly handles special education issues and criminal defense matters.

Many of the cases Steven has handled have garnered much media attention on the International, National and Local levels. Steven’s cases have been featured on throughout the media - The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, New Yorker Magazine, New York Times, NY Post, NY Daily News, Newsday, Howard Stern, Court TV, ESPN, New York Law Journal and on all New York Television and Radio News outlets.

Steven is also an accomplished author, having been published several times in a national magazine on both legal and non-legal matters.

Steven also founded and leads a resource support network for Family Law Attorneys. Constantly studying the law and referred to as the “Oracle” by his peers, Steven is indeed Counsel to the Profession.

Perhaps most of all, Steven is incredibly accessible - a truly unique attribute. Steven knows that a person facing a legal crisis is not merely in need of support and assistance on weekdays during business hours. Therefore, he offers his own, personal cell phone for all to use at any time, every day.

 

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Divorce
Posted by Marco
February 23, 2024
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Handled my divorce and my new partner's divorce. Called him in the morning and by 4pm she was out of an abusive domestic violence relationship. Regarding my divorce, I got to divorce cleanly and with my major real estate assets in my possession. I almost split my hard work but Steven gave me great advice to split cleanly and never have to deal with her again, and I did. He will sniff out the bull from the opposition lawyer and will make sure you are protected. I would 100% reccomend him. At the end of the day it's about results and not someone telling you what you want to hear but is unattainable.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2020
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Steven Gildin is by far, the most confident, reliable and aggressive attorney! He had met with me for a consultation. Within a week, my case was not only filed but approved in Supreme Court ! He has been a godsend and is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of divorce and family law :-) Best lawyer ever :-) if you by any chance are starting a divorce, please do not hesitate to retain this man! He has put my mind at ease and been there for me 24 seven with response back within minutes :-) Ava

 
Divorce
Posted by Jeff
May 03, 2022
Hired Attorney

I HIRED STEVE GILDIN.STEVE GILDIN WAS LAZY AND DISHONEST FROM START TO END.ONCE I PAID HIM A RETAINER FEE HE DISSAPEARED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.HE WOULD NOT ANSWER HIS PHONE AND COMMUNICATE IT TOOK MONTHS TO GET MY REFUND AND IT WAS A PARTIAL REFUND.HE EVEN SENT EMAILS TO ME SAYING IF I RETURN TO HIS OFFICE THE COPS WILL BE CALLED.HIRING STEVE GILDIN BROUGHT ME A WORLD OF HASSLE. DO NOT TRUST STEVE GILDIN

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 19, 2021
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Hiring steve gildin was costly and frustrating from start to finish once he was paid he did not and would not answer his phone about questions and concerns I had.He may know the ins and outs of the law but some things are just the principle.plenty of other poor reviews about him on other sites. Long story short you pay him if it goes bad after you pay your not getting a full refund. DO NOT HIRE STEVE GILDIN ! Plain and simple

 
Response from Steven
March 19, 2021
If I knew which person this was, I would be able to comment. There are a lot of fake reviews out there.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Other 14
    • Division of Assets
    • High Asset Divorce
    • Modifications
    • Custody/Parenting Time
    • Support – Spousal and Child
    • Divorce with Special Needs Children
    • Children with Autism
    • Custody and Visitation for Children with Autism
    • Child Support in Autism-Related Divorces
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Custody and Visitation for Children
    • Child Support and Children
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Special Needs

Practice Details

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    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Open 24 Hours
  • Firm Information
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    Member
    Firm Name
    Gildin | Chapman
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Ithaca College
    Class of 1990
    B.A.

    State University of New York, Albany
    Class of 1992
    M.A.
    Public Administration
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1968
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Steven Gildin was admitted in 1996 to the State of New York.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Steven Gildin attended Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.