About Seth David Schraier

​I handle a full range of family law issues, from divorce issues like child custody, child support and paternity, and property division to prenuptial agreements and post-divorce modifications....

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 12, 2013
Hired Attorney

Great professional in his field, very knowledgeable. Seth took his time explaining all the documents to me and went into every detail need to be discussed. He quickly responded to my emails, text and phone calls. I highly recommend Seth.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 05, 2013
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I had a great experience with Seth Schraier he was very helpful and very affordable and he went out his way a lot did what he said he would . Definitely is my lawyer for any matter ...

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 03, 2013
Hired Attorney

I had Seth work on a case for me last year. I have to say he is one the most knowledgeable and efficient Attorneys I have ever worked with.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
November 03, 2013
Hired Attorney

Seth Schraier is one of the most professional, personable, diligent, sincere, and friendly lawyers in the world. He will fight hard for you. He is one of the few lawyers left in this world with high moral character. When it comes to lawyers, you won't find one better than Mr. Schraier. Seth fought hard to defend me in a dispute with my landlord. His encouragement, guidance, and diligence was exactly what I needed to put my mind at ease. In the end, the dispute was resolved.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 17, 2013
Hired Attorney

I would characterize Seth as someone who is efficient, courteous and definitely formidable in his craft. He approached my successful divorce with speed, alacrity and surprising candor. I recommend him highly.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 09, 2013
Hired Attorney

When I needed a lawyer for Child Support and Custody I contacted several people and no one dedicated as much time as Mr. Seth Schraier did to convince me to take them in as my lawyer. He took his time giving me the answers I was looking for and when it came time to go to court, he handled everything for me. If I had a question at any time, I was able to contact him and get the answer I needed. He is very reliable. I am a happy client.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 22, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mr. Schraier provided excellent legal guidance in my divorce, at a price I could afford. Will definitely hire him again if I ever need it.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2020
Hired Attorney

3+ years later: Worse custody agreement than original. Skipped out on support agr. he was paid for. SUMMARY: Custody agr.: Visitation violation, etc. so needed new one. Support agr.: Lower support due to income. Violations by Ex. I was given bad advice to unilaterally lower support. FACTS: 1 - ABANDONED CASE Ignored 20+ emails to get support agr. Lied - it is coming “next week or Monday". Then he vanished! He had agr. or lied that he did. 2 - CONFLICT W/ OTHER LAWYER Had cases w/ her. Said "There was no conflict". Seems can be bad for client. 3 - DISHONEST FEES Bid low. So, he cut corners. 4 –UNPROFESSIONAL, SLOW Other lawyer sent him a note requesting promised work after he didn't respond! 5 – TERRIBLE CUSTODY AGR. THAT HE PRESSURED ME TO TAKE A WORSE agr. w/ less enforcement led to more violations. The OTHER lawyer drafted a bad agr. he negotiated from! Did not propose change unless told to! Did not fix child alienation issue. Said it is past, uncorrectable issue.

 
Response from Seth
September 16, 2020
As stated, this is a case from 3 years. And I'm sorry, Paul, that whatever is happening in your life right now is causing you so much hurt for you to feel this way 3 years later, but I do hope you get whatever help you may need.
Family Law
Posted by Paul
February 16, 2025
Hired Attorney

Avoid at all costs. Dishonest, Incompetent and Unprofessional. 1 - Abandoned a paid contract. 2 - Lied continuously when asked when settlement would be done. 3 - Bid low to get business - then abandons because he won't do work. 4 - Waited to last minute - often late. 5 - Unprepared. 6 - Opposing attorney had to remind him of work he had to do. 7 - Pressured me into a terrible custody agreement that OPPOSING LAWYER WROTE! He didn't oppose! 8 - Result is a custody agreement that costs to this day - over 10 years later and materially hurt my child and myself. Final Thought: Schraier's negligence, dishonesty, and failure to advocate properly have had lasting consequences. His repeated lies about pending work and disregard for ethical legal practices have led to years of unneccesary heartache. Check him out. Get 3 references. Check all data. Check clients that have negative reviews. Be careful!!!!!

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Paternity
    • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Other 4
    • Child Visitation
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Contested Divorce
    • Prenuptial Agreements

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2008, New York
    Memberships
    American Bar Association
    New York State Bar Association
    New York County Bar Association
    City of New York Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Albany Law School
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Maryland, College Park
    Class of 2003
    B.A.
    Government and Politics, Economics, and Criminal Justice
  • Special Agencies
    New York State Attorney General's Office
    New York State Senate Majority Counsel's Office
    New York State Assembly Minority Counsel's Office
    King's County District Attorney's Office
    Albany County District Attorney's Office
    New York State Ethics Commission
    Office of the Federal Public Defender, Northern District of New York.
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Writing, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, driving, biking, running, swimming.

Contact Seth David Schraier

Founder at Law Office of Seth D. Schraier, P.C.
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158-18 Riverside Drive West, Suite 2FNew York, NY 10032U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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  • Sunday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Seth David Schraier was admitted in 2008 to the State of New York.
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    Seth David Schraier attended Albany Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Law Office of Seth D. Schraier, P.C. was established in 2009.