Paul Roitshtein

Paul Roitshtein is an Astoria, Queens, lawyer whose practice focuses on divorce, family law, and criminal litigation matters. He represents clients in New York courts and helps them address serious disputes that may affect their homes, relationships, freedom, and future. His work includes courtroom advocacy, trial preparation, and practical guidance for clients who need clear direction during stressful legal matters.

Paul earned a B.A. from Georgetown University in 2005 and a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2010. During law school, he received an award for academic excellence in criminal law. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem solving, which supports his work in family disputes and criminal cases.

Paul gained significant litigation experience before opening his own practice. He previously worked as an associate attorney handling a wide range of divorce, family, and criminal matters through trial. After law school, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Paul M. DePascale, J.S.C., Judge of the Criminal Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey in Hudson County, where he assisted the court with decisions in serious criminal matters.

Paul Roitshtein is admitted to practice in the courts of New York and is a member in good standing of the New York State Bar Association. He was selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2014. His approach emphasizes listening closely to clients, understanding their goals, and presenting their concerns clearly in court. Through careful preparation and direct advocacy, he helps clients move through divorce, family, and criminal litigation with practical judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Office of Paul Roitshtein, Esq.
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgetown University
  Bachelor of Arts

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