Welcome to the Law Office of
Maria V. de la Cruz, Esq.
Maria V. de la Cruz, Esq.
Education
- Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Huntington, New York
- J.D.
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, New York
- B.A.
- Major: Forensic Psychology
Classes & Seminars
- Continuing Legal Education on Domestic Violence
Pro-Bono Activities
- Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
- Courtroom Advocates Project
- Her Justice (Formerly inMotion)
Past Positions
- New York City Department of Finance, Administrative Law Judge
- Administration for Children’s Services, Attorney Level 3 Team Leader
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Professional Associations
- Director of Assigned Counsel Association, Present
- Queens Bar Association, Co-Chair Person of Family Court Committee, Present
- New York State Bar Association, Present
- Puerto Rican Bar Association , Present
- Queens County Women's Bar Association
- Latino Lawyers Association of Queens, Present
Current Employment Position
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Family Law 100%
- Child Abuse/Neglect Matters
- Child Custody/Visitation
- Family Offense Proceedings
- Child Support/Paternity
- Guardianship/Adoption
- SIJ Matters
- Office of Children & Family (OCFS) Fair Hearings
- Uncontested Divorce Matters
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2005