Lead Attorney & Founder

Led by Desiree Marie Claudio, Esq., a former family court clerk with unique insider knowledge and nationally recognized expertise.

When life gets complicated, you need someone who truly understands both the law and what you're going through. Our firm is built on the principle of treating every client like a person, not a number.

Meet Our Lead Attorney

Desiree Marie Claudio, Esq.

Principal Attorney & Founder

Desiree started her career in the same courts where she now represents families. As a former Superior Court Law Clerk to Hon. John A. Jorgensen, she saw how judges' decisions affect real families. That inside view, along with her drive for fair outcomes, shapes how she represents every client: with personal attention and your family's needs first.

Desiree Marie Claudio, Principal Attorney and Founder of Claudio & Associates

Professional Excellence & Recognition

Our lead attorney's achievements reflect a commitment to legal excellence and community service that sets us apart.

Professional Background

Former Superior Court Law Clerk to Hon. John A. Jorgensen
J.D., Rutgers School of Law
M.A. Urban Policy, The New School
B.A. Political Science, Long Island University
Admitted to NY State & Federal Courts since 2009
Equal Justice America Fellowship recipient

Awards & Recognition

Elite Lawyer 2025 Award Recipient
Super Lawyers 2021-2023
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2020
Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers, National Advocates (2016)
Top 100 Lawyer, National Advocates (2017-2018)
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Society Award (2011)

Professional Leadership

Queens County Bar Association - Board of Managers (Class of 2026)
Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County - Second Vice President
American Bar Association - Active Member
New Jersey State Bar Association
Middlesex County Bar Association
Essex County Bar Association
Queens Women's Bar Association
The National Advocates - Executive Committee Member (2017-Present)

Experience the Difference

At Claudio & Associates, you work directly with a nationally recognized attorney who knows the courts from the inside and cares about your family's future.

FREE 15-minute consultation
Former court clerk insight
Bilingual services available

FAQ

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