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Maria J. La Sala is a well-rounded, detail-oriented family lawyer with deep knowledge of family law issues ranging from all aspects of a high conflict divorce to bankruptcy to real estate matters.

Maria has been in practice for over 30 years and brings a deep level of understanding, experience and knowledge surrounding all family law matters, often working with the experts necessary for the most successful outcome for her client’s. Her practice focuses on:

  • Child custody and parenting time
  • Child removal and relocation
  • Custody Evaluations
  • Child support
  • Spousal support
  • Property and Asset division
  • Business evaluations
  • Post Judgment Modification and enforcement
  • Civil unions
  • Mediation
  • Parenting coordination

In addition, she has extensive experience in real estate and bankruptcy, which lends itself to well-rounded representation on all potential issues that may arise in a divorce.

Maria has served on the Judiciary’s Roster of Statewide court approved mediators, as well as Parent Coordinator, lending to her consistent commitment to helping spouses and families navigate through their disputes, toward resolution.

From 2014 to 2021, Maria was a partner in Raimondi, La Sala & Bocker. Prior to 2014 and from 2021 to 2023, she had her own practice, most recently Maria J. La Sala Law Group & Mediation, LLC. Maria has been involved with many committees that develop fair and ethical measures for the Passaic County legal system. In fact, Maria has multiple times been a CLE speaker for the Passaic County Bar Association on the topic of “Top 10 Greatest Family Law Hits,” and has served as a Trustee of the Passaic County Bar Association for the past 16 years.

Maria La Sala has been recognized throughout her career for her dedication to clients and her contributions to the legal community, earning honors from statewide organizations and professional associations, including, but not limited to:

  • Best New Jersey Lawyers for Families, 2021 - 2025*
  • Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, 2016
  • Displaced Homemaker Legislative Awards, recipient, 2001, for outstanding contributions on behalf of displaced homemakers in New Jersey
  • Featured in New Jersey Family Magazine as one of New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families (https://www.njfamily.com/maria-j-la-sala-esq/)

*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.  A description of the selection methodology can be found here.