Desiree Marie Claudio, Esq.
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With 16+ years of legal excellence, Desiree Marie Claudio, Esq. brings an unparalleled combination of judicial insider knowledge as a former Superior Court Law Clerk to Hon. John A. Jorgensen and deep commitment to serving families through the most challenging times of their lives.
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The Court Insider Advantage
Desiree Marie Claudio, Esq. founded Claudio & Associates to bring her inside knowledge of the courts to the families she represents. As a former Superior Court Law Clerk in the Family Division, she saw how judges analyze cases, weigh evidence, and make decisions that affect families for years. Few attorneys have that experience, and it gives her clients a real advantage in court. Her motto, "Treating You Like A Person, Not A Number," reflects how she works: personal attention backed by knowledge of how the court system operates.
Judicial Clerkship: Your Strategic Advantage
As Law Clerk to Hon. John A. Jorgensen in the Family Division, Desiree drafted judicial opinions, researched difficult legal questions, and watched hundreds of family law proceedings from behind the bench. She knows what judges look for: how they react to certain arguments, which evidence carries the most weight, and how a case should be presented. That lets her address a judge's concerns before they come up, an advantage few family law attorneys can offer.
Specialized Services
With 400+ annual cases and deep expertise in complex family law matters, Desiree has developed specialized methodologies for the most challenging situations:
High-Asset Divorces: Advanced asset-tracing, business valuations, executive compensation
Fathers' Rights Advocacy: Full custody victories, equal parenting advocacy
Complex Custody: Interstate cases, relocation, parental alienation
Protective Orders: Emergency relief, safety planning, victim advocacy
Dual Court Strategy: Using Family Court orders to speed up Supreme Court proceedings
Immigration-Divorce Integration: Specialized expertise in cross-border cases
Professional Leadership
Desiree holds prestigious leadership positions across multiple bar associations, demonstrating her standing in the legal community:
- 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)
Community Impact & Pro Bono Leadership
Desiree's deep commitment to community service extends throughout her practice:
The Claudio Method: Compassion Meets Strategy
Desiree brings together her years as a judicial clerk, her experience with difficult family cases, and real care for families in crisis. Her dual court strategy uses Family Court's less formal process to win orders that strengthen a client's position in Supreme Court, which saves time and money. She is bilingual and works with clients from many cultures. Weekend appointments and video consultations make it easy to meet with her.
Bilingual Services
Fluent in English and Spanish. The entire firm website and all legal documents are available in both languages, ensuring complete accessibility for New York's diverse communities.
Client Success Stories
With 233+ five-star reviews, clients consistently praise Desiree's unique combination of expertise and empathy:
"Her experience as a court clerk gave us insights no other attorney could provide. She knew exactly how the judge would view our case."
"Desiree fought for my rights as a father when everyone said I had no chance. I now have full custody of my children."
"She discovered hidden assets my ex was concealing. Her financial expertise saved me hundreds of thousands."
"The way she handled my domestic violence case, with both strength and sensitivity, literally saved my life."