
Roslyn, Nassau County, New York
Family Law & Criminal Defense Lawyer in Roslyn, NY
White Law Group of New York represents individuals and families in Roslyn facing divorce, custody disputes, support matters, family-court proceedings, and criminal charges.
Our Woodmere office provides convenient access to experienced New York legal representation.
Experienced Legal Representation in Roslyn
Roslyn and the surrounding Roslyn Heights area are among the most affluent communities on Long Island's North Shore.
Residents here frequently hold substantial investment portfolios, real estate holdings, and executive compensation that complicate divorce and support calculations.
White Law Group of New York provides Roslyn clients with detailed, strategic representation in family-law and criminal-defense matters, including high-asset property division and guideline-support analysis.
Roslyn is among the most affluent communities on Long Island's North Shore, centered around the historic Roslyn village and extending into the surrounding Roslyn Heights and Roslyn Harbor areas.
With a population of approximately 3,000 in the village and a median household income near $190,000, Roslyn is known for its preserved historic character, the scenic Roslyn Pond Park, and estates that line the area's winding, tree-lined roads.
The community includes landmarks like the Nassau County Museum of Art, housed in the former Frick estate, and the historic Roslyn Grist Mill.
Roslyn residents frequently hold substantial investment portfolios, executive compensation packages, and valuable real estate that complicate divorce and support calculations.
The area's emphasis on preservation and community character makes it a distinctive setting for family-law and criminal-defense matters involving high-net-worth individuals.
Whether you are navigating a divorce, fighting for custody of your children, or addressing a child support or maintenance matter, the outcome can shape your family, your finances, and your future.
Facing criminal charges can carry similar weight.
Our team brings a strategic, personalized approach to every matter. We combine courtroom experience with direct, honest communication. We do not promise outcomes.
Instead, we work diligently to develop a strategy based on the specific facts of your case.
Landmarks, Streets & Community Life in Roslyn
Roslyn is shaped by the landmarks and gathering places that define daily life here.
Residents and visitors know Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Pond Park, Roslyn Grist Mill, Cedarmere, Roslyn Public Library on Main Street, Bryant Library, and Gerry Pond.
These institutions, parks, and public spaces reflect the character of Roslyn. They also reflect the priorities of the families who live and work here.
For clients facing a divorce, custody dispute, or criminal matter, these are the same neighborhoods where daily life unfolds.
They are also where the impact of a legal outcome is felt most directly.
Getting around Roslyn means traveling along corridors like Northern Boulevard (Route 25A), Roslyn Road, Willis Avenue, Mineola Boulevard, Glen Cove Road, Searingtown Road, and East Broadway.
These routes connect residents to local schools, parks, and shopping. They also link Roslyn to the broader Long Island road network.
That includes the highways leading to the firm's Woodmere office.
It also includes the highways to the Nassau and Suffolk County courthouses where family-law and criminal matters are heard.
Knowing how a client moves through their community helps us understand their case. Commuting schedules can affect parenting time.
The distance to a court appearance can affect home and work obligations.
Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas of Roslyn
Roslyn includes the historic village of Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Roslyn Harbor, and the surrounding estate areas. The village itself is a designated historic district with preserved 18th and 19th-century buildings. Roslyn Heights offers more suburban residential development, while Roslyn Harbor includes large estates and the Nassau County Museum of Art grounds. The area's topography, with hills and ponds, contributes to its distinctive character.
Family Law
Family-Law Representation for Roslyn Residents
Family-law matters in Roslyn often involve deeply personal decisions. These decisions affect children, finances, and the future of a household.
You may be considering divorce. You may be navigating a custody dispute. Or you may be addressing child support, spousal maintenance, or the division of marital property. In any of these cases, the legal process can be overwhelming without experienced guidance.
White Law Group of New York helps Roslyn clients understand their options at each stage of a family-law matter.
For couples who can reach agreement, we prepare and review uncontested divorce documents and settlement agreements.
When disputes require court intervention, we provide contested divorce representation. This covers initial filings, conferences, motions, hearings, and trial if necessary.
For parents in Roslyn, child custody and parenting-time arrangements are often the most important part of a family-law matter.
New York courts consider the best interests of the child. We help parents present their positions clearly and effectively. This applies to an initial custody application, a modification, or an enforcement proceeding.
Child support in New York is calculated under the Child Support Standards Act, which applies guideline percentages to combined parental income. For a general educational estimate, you can use our New York Child Support Calculator.
Spousal maintenance (also called spousal support) and the division of marital property are also frequently at issue in Roslyn divorce cases, particularly in communities with substantial real estate, retirement assets, and business interests.
Criminal Defense
Criminal-Defense Representation in Roslyn
Facing criminal charges in Roslyn can affect your freedom, your employment, your reputation, and your family.
Whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, early decisions matter. The choices made from arraignment through pretrial motions can significantly shape the outcome.
White Law Group of New York provides criminal-defense representation to Roslyn residents facing a wide range of charges.
Our founding partner's experience as a former Kings County prosecutor informs how we evaluate evidence, police conduct, and court procedures. This experience does not imply influence with any prosecutor, judge, or court.
We represent clients in drug possession matters, felony and misdemeanor cases, and related criminal proceedings.
We do not promise dismissal, reduction, or any particular outcome. Instead, we examine the facts, identify legal issues, and develop a defense strategy tailored to the specific circumstances of each case.
Local Court Knowledge
Roslyn Courts and Legal Process
Roslyn residents pursue matrimonial and family-court matters in Nassau County, with the Supreme Court in Mineola handling divorce and equitable distribution.
Familiarity with the local court system matters. Understanding how a particular court handles filings, conferences, and hearings can help you make informed decisions about your case.
We help Roslyn clients understand what to expect at each stage. We then prepare accordingly.
For official information about Nassau County court locations, calendars, and procedures, you can visit the New York State Unified Court System website.
We can also explain the specific court process that applies to your matter during a consultation.

Our Services
Legal Services for Roslyn Residents
White Law Group of New York offers a full range of family-law and criminal-defense services to individuals and families in Roslyn and the surrounding Nassau County communities.
Divorce and Separation
Contested and uncontested divorce, custody, support, and property division.
Learn MoreChild Custody
Legal and physical custody, parenting time, schedules, modifications, and enforcement.
Learn MoreChild Support
New York Child Support Standards Act calculations, add-ons, and enforcement.
Learn MoreSpousal Support
Temporary and post-divorce maintenance under New York guidelines.
Learn MoreProperty Division
Marital and separate property, asset valuation, and equitable distribution.
Learn MoreCriminal Defense
Strategic defense from arraignment through trial for New York criminal charges.
Learn MoreDrug Possession
Defense of drug-possession charges, search-and-seizure, and evidence issues.
Learn MoreFelony and Misdemeanor Defense
Representation for felony and misdemeanor charges in New York courts.
Learn MoreSurrogacy Law
Guidance on New York surrogacy agreements under the Child-Parent Security Act.
Learn MoreNational Adoption Law
Representation in domestic and national adoption proceedings.
Learn MoreInternational Adoption Law
Guidance on international adoptions and immigration-related adoption matters.
Learn MoreWhy Roslyn Clients Choose Us
A Strategic, Personalized Approach
Legal disputes involving family, children, finances, reputation, and freedom require a strategy based on the specific facts of the matter.
We explain available options, provide direct legal opinions, prepare for negotiation and litigation, and keep your priorities central.
New York Attorney Since 2011
Years of experience in New York family and criminal courts.
Former Kings County Prosecutor
Insight into how the prosecution evaluates cases.
Rising Stars 2017–2025
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars multiple years.
English, Hebrew & Yiddish
Serving a diverse Long Island community.
This experience informs how we evaluate cases. It does not imply influence with prosecutors, judges, courts, or government agencies.
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Contact White Law Group of New York to discuss your family-law or criminal-defense matter.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every legal matter is different. Prior results and client experiences do not guarantee a similar outcome.
