Judith L. Poller

Partner Judy Poller co-chairs Pryor Cashman’s Family Law Group and is one of New York City’s most prominent matrimonial attorneys.

Judy places a great emphasis on confidentiality and discretion and has the proven ability to affect the desired outcomes of her clients. All this and more has cemented her reputation as a premier counselor for high net worth individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and their spouses.

In 2018, the Hollywood Reporter recognized Judy as a top “Hollywood Troubleshooter” for her work in family law. She has also been named a “trailblazer” in family law by The New York Law Journal, one of the “top 50 women lawyers” in New York City by Super Lawyers. She is consistently recognized as a leading family law attorney by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.

With over 25 years of experience practicing exclusively in family law, Judy is highly effective in contested proceedings both at trial and on appeal. She is also extremely adept at negotiating settlement resolutions.

Regardless of plans and intentions, family law matters are nearly always emotionally charged and often contentious. A tireless advocate, Judy combines sensitivity with intelligent, robust, and steady counsel.

Judy serves as Vice President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ New York chapter, is on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Section, and is a member of the International Academy of Family Law Lawyers. She frequently writes and lectures on legal issues impacting divorce and child custody cases.