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Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C.Member
Maria Coffinas

Maria Coffinas

4.3
5 reviews

186 Joralemon Street, Suite 910, Brooklyn, NY 11201-4326

Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence and 2 more

About Maria Coffinas

Maria Coffinas is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law. Maria received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years. Maria practices at Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C. in Brooklyn, NY.

Maria Coffinas (Brooklyn, New York)

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Maria Coffinas got this award in 2021

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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4.2
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 31, 2012
Hired Attorney

Very compassionate and accommodating attorney.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 19, 2012
Hired Attorney

Maria is an excellent divorce lawyer. She is effective and ethical and did a fabulous job representing me in a complex divorce case. I would strongly recommend her.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 18, 2012
Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer.

Child Support
Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2026
Hired Attorney

Not knowledgeable. I paid $500 for a consultation with Maria Coffinas on June 27, 2025. I asked which records I should keep to support my childcare obligations claim, and she told me Zelle payments to the caretaker were enough. I just received my court judgment saying that Zelle payment records were not legally sufficient and as a result of her advice I cannot be reimbursed by child’s father for the $20,000k in childcare expenses I paid out of pocket while the case was ongoing. I am a lawyer myself and am shocked at the level of incompetence Ms. Coffinas displayed. She won’t even refund the consultation fee and claims she didn’t “represent” me. I will be reporting her to the bar.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 25, 2012
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Other 1
    • Matrimonial Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Greek
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, New York
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Brooklyn Law School
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Brooklyn College
    Class of 1981
    B.A.

Maria Coffinas

Member at Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C.
4.3
5 reviews

186 Joralemon Street, Suite 910Brooklyn, NY 11201-4326U.S.A.

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