Atty. Fran Hoffinger
Selected by New York Super Lawyers" for Criminal Defense since 2009. Previously Staff Attorney (1984-1990) and Supervising Attorney (1990-1991), the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division, New York County.
Criminal And Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About Fran Hoffinger at a Glance
Fran Hoffinger is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at The Hoffinger Firm, PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Fran Hoffinger
- Selected by New York Super Lawyers" for Criminal Defense since 2009
- Previously Staff Attorney (1984-1990) and Supervising Attorney (1990-1991), the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division, New York County
- Formerly with Hoffinger Friedland Dobrish Bernfeld & Stern (1991-2001)
- Formerly a partner at Hoffinger Stern & Ross LLP (2001-2013)
- Member of the Committee on Character & Fitness for the Appellate Division, First Department. since 2008
- Served as the Administrator for the New York County Democratic Party's Independent Screening Panel for Civil Court Judges (Spring 2007) and panel Member (Spring 2005)
- Finalist and Runner-Up Best Oralist, Fordham Law School Mulligan Moot Court Competition 1982
- Member, Fordham Law School Sutherland Moot Court Team 1983
- Member, Fordham Moot Court Board, 1983-1984
- Member, Fordham Urban Law Journal, 1982-1984
- Author, Comment, "Environmental Impact Statements: Instruments for Protection or Endless Litigation?", Fordham Urban Law Journal, Vol.XI, No.3. 1983
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Fran Hoffinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fran Hoffinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Family Law in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Fran Hoffinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Fran Hoffinger's practice in the field of family law and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Fran Hoffinger brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Fran Hoffinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and litigation, Fran Hoffinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Fran Hoffinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Fran Hoffinger Handles in New York
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