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Zacarese & Zalewski P.C.
What should I expect at my first Family Court appearance in January?
Call now: 516-660-4354
January calendars in Suffolk County Family Court are busy. Your first appearance is usually procedural: the judge confirms filings, assigns attorneys if needed, and sets the path forward. Don’t expect final decisions that day. What matters is how you present yourself—calm, prepared, and focused on the child, not the conflict.
Contact Steven Zalewski, Esq. for guidance.
i guarantee you will be heard
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At Zacarese & Zalewski P.C., when something isn’t right, say something—and we’ll do something about it with you.
Our flat-fee structure is clear: one flat fee for pre-trial work, and a trial fee only if your case goes to trial or a hearing. Call now and a professional will return your call quickly; if we miss you, we'll call back the same day.

