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The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PCPrincipal
Robert Walter Dapelo
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Robert Walter Dapelo

3.6
12 reviews

110 N. Ocean Avenue, Suite A, Patchogue, NY 11772

Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and 9 more

About Robert Walter Dapelo

The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC was established in 1997 to provide the highest caliber of legal services in the area of divorce, family law, custody, visitation, criminal, traffic, real estate, personal injury and litigation matters. Robert W. Dapelo, Esq. the owner and Chief Executive Officer of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC has been admitted for the practice of law in since 1987. Robert W. Dapelo, Esq. spent the first six years of his career in the Kings County District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York prosecuting narcotics cases, wiretap investigations, and major felony matters. In 1993 he left the King's County District Attorney's Office in a supervisory capacity. This Office strives to use the best and most advance techniques to maximize the client's chances for success in all areas. I invite you to explore this Office for all your legal needs. We are a family law office for all your family's needs.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 17, 2014
Hired Attorney Robert Walter Dapelo

Bob is a great attorney, he got me full custody of my 3 kids! Bob has my ex-wife paying child support & I got to keep my house!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 23, 2011
Hired Attorney Robert Walter Dapelo

I was going through a very nasty divorce and Bob helped me get full custody, child support, and I kept the house. He's an excellent attorney. I highly recommend him.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2011
Hired Attorney Robert Walter Dapelo

Has bad attitude - that you are disturbing him by being there. Thinks he is far above you. Can be nasty

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
  • Criminal Law
  • Business Law
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Other 4
    • Prenuptial Agreements
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Orders of Protection
    • Divorce Appeals

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, New York
    1990, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    1990, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    Memberships
    Suffolk County Bar Association (Committee Member: Matrimonial and Family, Family Court, District Court, Criminal Law, Supreme Court).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Brooklyn Law School
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    City College of the City University of New York
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    Urban Legal Studies, magna cum laude

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    The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC was established in 1997.

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