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Full service law firm dedicated to helping people solve their problems and move on with their lives.

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1812 Front Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

The Law Office of Geraldene Sherr Duswalt is a full service firm located in Scotch Plains, in the heart of Union County, serving clients throughout all of the counties of New Jersey, New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Why choose us when there are so many choices? We are a respected New Jersey and New York law firm, not a factory. We give each client and every case the individual attention they deserve.

We practice in the areas of divorce and family law, mediation, bankruptcy, foreclosure, wills, and real estate.

Geraldene Sherr Duswalt has been practicing law since 1988. She is passionate, dedicated and committed to obtaining the best possible resolution for her clients. She is a proponent of mediation, an amicable and empowering approach to reaching settlement agreements. Yet she is also skilled and aggressive at litigation when necessary. She will seek justice with experience, and integrity.

Geraldene Sherr Duswalt understands that the best attorney-client relationship requires trust, communication and compassion. Our goal is to be your most reliable advocate and assist you through your case with skill and experience. We understand that legal fees can be costly and will do our best to keep your costs as low as possible.

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Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you. Free initial telephone call. There is never a charge for the initial telephone call and Geraldene Sherr Duswalt, Esq. will speak with you personally to determine your next step.

The Law Office of Geraldene Sherr Duswalt
1812 Front Street
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

40.649687,-74.399227

MAIN LOCATION

1812 Front Street
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Other Locations:

576 Fifth Avenue Ste 903
New York, New York 10036

We see clients in all five boroughs of New York City as well as Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

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The Dual Sovereignty Doctrine or how you can be tried for the same offense twice.

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