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Our Approach
Zacarese & Zalewski P.C.
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Our approach is no-nonsense: one flat fee for all pre-trial work. If your case goes to trial or a hearing, the trial fee is due 30 days before. No add-ons. No excuses. No surprises - no matter how difficult or time-consuming the case becomes.
"He didn't just win my case. He gave me back my future, my peace of mind, and my ability to breathe again."
From the very first conversation, he changed everything. He didn't just see a case, he saw me, and treated me like family. His knowledge of the law was unmatched, but what truly set him apart was his humanity. If you are looking for a lawyer, stop searching right now.
How Flat Fees Work in NY Family Court
Our fee structure is simple: one flat fee covers all pre-trial proceedings and appearances within the agreed scope. You only pay again if your matter goes to trial or a hearing - and that fee is due 30 days before. No matter how many appearances or how long your case takes, the structure stays the same.
Written Retainer Agreement
Before we begin, you receive a clear, plain-English outline of what is included - and what is not.
Trial Fee Only If Needed
If your case goes to trial or a hearing, the trial fee applies and is due 30 days before - in writing, in advance.
Pre-Trial Flat Fee
One flat fee covers all pre-trial work, filings, conferences, negotiations, and appearances within scope.
Resolution First
We pursue settlement opportunities without sacrificing trial readiness.
Transparent Rates by Case Type
Pre-trial covers all work before testimony begins - including filings, conferences, negotiations, and appearances within scope. If your matter proceeds to trial/hearing, the trial fee applies to preparation and the hearing itself.
Third-party expenses (filing fees, process servers, transcripts, experts) are separate.
Trial Fee Timing
If your matter is scheduled for trial or a hearing, the trial fee is due 30 days before the scheduled date. This covers hearing preparation and the hearing itself.
One Flat Fee. Every Family Court Matter.
Every matter below is handled for one flat fee, agreed in writing before we begin. Explore each case type to see the exact price, what the fee covers, and how the process works in Suffolk County Family Court.
Flat Fee Abuse and Neglect Cases
Facing a CPS investigation or an Article 10 petition in Suffolk County? Steven Zalewski, Esq. defends parents for one $7,500 flat fee, fixed in writing before work begins, with a trial fee only if your case reaches a hearing.
Flat Fee Child Support Cases
Establish, modify, or enforce child support in Suffolk County for a $3,500 flat fee. Steven Zalewski, Esq. handles CSSA calculations, add-ons, and Support Magistrate hearings, with your full cost fixed in writing before work begins.
Flat Fee Custody Cases
Fight for your children with a $5,000 flat fee for all pre-trial custody work in Suffolk County Family Court, and a $7,500 trial fee only if your case actually goes to trial. Steven Zalewski, Esq. handles legal and physical custody, 50/50 arrangements, and enforcement.
Flat Fee Domestic Violence Cases
Whether you need an Order of Protection or must defend against one, Steven Zalewski, Esq. handles Suffolk County family offense cases for a $5,000 flat fee, fixed in writing before work begins, on either side of the courtroom.
Flat Fee Grandparent Custody
Grandparents can win custody or court-ordered visitation in New York, with the right case for standing. Steven Zalewski, Esq. represents Suffolk County grandparents for a $5,000 flat fee, with a trial fee only if your case goes to trial.
Flat Fee Juvenile Criminal Matters
When your child is accused of a crime, the response in the first weeks shapes their future. Steven Zalewski, Esq. defends juvenile delinquency cases in Suffolk County for a $5,000 flat fee, fixed in writing before work begins.
Flat Fee Modification Cases
Life changes, court orders can too. Steven Zalewski, Esq. handles modifications of custody, visitation, and support orders in Suffolk County on flat fees from $3,500, fixed in writing before work begins.
Flat Fee Orders of Protection
Obtain, or defend against, an Order of Protection in Suffolk County Family Court for a $5,000 flat fee. Steven Zalewski, Esq. represents petitioners and respondents with decades of Article 8 experience.
Flat Fee PINS Petitions
When a teenager is beyond control (truancy, running away, defiance), a PINS case may be the path to real help. Steven Zalewski, Esq. guides Suffolk County families through PINS proceedings for a $5,000 flat fee.
Flat Fee Separation Agreements
Resolve property, support, custody, and parenting time in a binding separation agreement, for a $5,000 flat fee, fixed in writing before drafting begins. Often the calmest, most affordable path toward divorce in New York.
Flat Fee Visitation Cases
Secure, expand, or defend your parenting time in Suffolk County Family Court for a $5,000 flat fee, with a trial fee only if your case actually goes to trial. Steven Zalewski, Esq. fights for schedules that keep parents in their children's lives.
What to expect next
You will receive a written retainer that defines the scope and confirms the flat-fee structure in plain English. One pre-trial flat fee covers all pre-trial proceedings and appearances within scope. If your matter goes to trial or a hearing, the trial fee applies and is due 30 days before.
If you have an immediate need for counsel, we can often appear in person the next day — and sometimes the same day when contacted early.
i guarantee you will be heard
Ready to Take the Next Step?
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.
