Atty. Rita Aquilio
Rita Aquilio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Rita, who practices law in Watchung, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025.
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Rita Aquilio is a family law attorney based in Watchung, New Jersey, practicing at Lawrence Law LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (1999), New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (1999), New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (1999), and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (1999). Educated at Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Watchung, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rita Aquilio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law
- Rita, who practices law in Watchung, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
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 Watchung 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 andnue, 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.
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