David Wildstein

David Wildstein is a highly respected New Jersey family lawyer known for handling complex divorce, custody, support, trial, judgment, appeal, and prenuptial matters. With more than four decades devoted exclusively to family law, he is recognized for persistence, strategic advocacy, and a long record of shaping outcomes that protect client rights statewide.

David earned his undergraduate degree with a B.A. from Lafayette College, building a strong academic foundation before pursuing legal studies. He later obtained his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, completing formal legal training that prepared him for the demanding analytical, procedural, and advocacy responsibilities required in high-stakes New Jersey family law matters.

David has devoted his entire legal career to family law, representing stay-at-home parents, corporate executives, and high-net-worth individuals. His work regularly involves complicated financial issues and emotionally charged disputes, requiring careful guidance, disciplined litigation strategies, and steady courtroom advocacy through negotiations, trials, and appellate proceedings.

David has played an active role in advancing family law practice beyond individual cases. He has served on multiple New Jersey Supreme Court Committees and contributed to rule development affecting family law statewide. He also lectures judges and attorneys through recognized legal education programs, sharing practical insights grounded in decades of experience.

David is widely quoted by national and regional publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and New Jersey Business Journal, and has been featured in New Jersey Monthly and Town and Country. His representation in the DeLorean divorce and other high-profile matters brought national attention to New Jersey family law.

David has received numerous honors for lifetime contributions, including the Edward Schoifet Award, the Saul Tischler Award, and the 2019 David Pavlovsky Award. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1983, included in New Jersey Super Lawyers since 2005, and holds the highest peer rating from Martindale Hubbell.

David Wildstein brings passion, discipline, and unwavering commitment to every case. His approach blends legal skill with an understanding of emotional and financial realities, allowing him to proactively protect client interests while pursuing fair and lasting resolutions throughout every stage of the New Jersey family law process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorneys at Law, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Former Chair, New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Monmouth County Bar Association, Family Law Committee
• Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD))
• Lafayette College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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