Atty. Franz Cobos
Franz Cobos is the managing member of Cobos & Associates LLC doing business as (registered d/b/a) the Cobos Law Firm. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University, School of Law and a B.A. from Rutgers University & New Jersey Institute of Technology, jointly conferred.
Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships/Civil Unions and Same Sex Marriages & More Attorney · Serving Newark, NJ · 22+ Years Experience
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About Franz Cobos at a Glance
Franz Cobos is a Managing Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Cobos Law Firm. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on divorce, green cards, child custody, citizenship, and deportation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2004) and New York (2004). Educated at Seton Hall University, School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Rutgers University B.A. New Jersey Institute of Technology B.A. (—). Serves clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Franz Cobos
- Franz Cobos is the managing member of Cobos & Associates LLC doing business as (registered d/b/a) the Cobos Law Firm
- He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University, School of Law and a B.A. from Rutgers University & New Jersey Institute of Technology, jointly conferred
- He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York
- He has over eighteen (18) years of legal experience
- He have tried jury and non-jury trials
- He have tried several hundred cases to a conclusion
- He handles family law cases (involving divorce, custody disputes and domestic violence case), immigration cases (involving deportation defense, adjustment of status, citizenship process, immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, and asylum cases), criminal defense cases (involving felony, misdemeanor, Municipal and Superior Court cases), and other administrative business matters
- He is an AVVO Client's Choice Attorney
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- IMMIGRATION Immigration law is complex and marred with obstacles and pitfalls
- Our firm is here to ensure that you understand the law and what options are available to you
- The keys to our success in the area of immigration law is understanding the process, the thoroughness of our submissions, and never taking shortcuts
- Situations Where We Can Help You: Areas of Service: Family Based Immigration, Consular Processing Nationality & U.S
- Citizenship, International Adoption, Removal & Deportation Defense, Asylum, Waivers, VAWA, Criminal Matters involving Immigration Issues
- Immigration-Business E1 and E2 Visas, I-9 Compliance Assistance
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Franz Cobos's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Franz Cobos handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newark.
Divorce in Newark
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Green Cards / Permanent Residency in Newark
Franz Cobos is one of 656 green cards attorneys indexed nationally. Browse green cards attorneys in New Jersey →
Child Custody & Visitation in Newark
Franz Cobos is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New Jersey →
Citizenship & Naturalization in Newark
Franz Cobos is one of 5,928 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in New Jersey →
Deportation & Removal Defense in Newark
Franz Cobos is one of 1,221 deportation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse deportation attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newark
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Newark Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newark-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Newark Choose Franz Cobos
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 Franz Cobos's practice in the field of divorce, green cards, child custody, citizenship, and deportation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Franz Cobos brings 22+ 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 Jersey and New York, Franz Cobos can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, green cards, and child custody, Franz Cobos can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newark
A Newark-based practice means Franz Cobos 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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