Lauren E. Michaeli

A shareholder at Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli, a law firm located in Yonkers, New York, Lauren E. Michaeli emphasizes her practice in all aspects of family law. She has hands-on experience representing clients throughout the state of New York in several matters, including divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, child and spousal support, domestic violence and sexual abuse allegations.A 2009 social work and business communications cum laude graduate of New York University, Ms. Michaeli completed her Juris Doctor summa cum laude at Fordham University School of Law, winning the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award. Beginning her legal practice in 2013 before the Westchester County Supreme Court, she has handled cases of varied complexities for hundreds of clients.Advocating for the rights of those who are already distressed, Ms. Michaeli calms their fears and educates them about all the options so that they make rational decisions that will lead to a better future. She is not only professional, compassionate and knowledgeable of the law, but also has a remarkable ability to help her clients navigate through the court system promptly and efficiently.In addition to serving as the New York State Bar Association’s Children and the Law Committee member, Ms. Michaeli holds memberships in the Yonkers Lawyers’ Association and the Westchester County Bar Association’s Family Law Section. An attorney honored by the Who’s Who of Distinguished Alumni in 2013, she has acquired several recognitions, including:The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys’ 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Awardcom’s rating among the Three Best Divorce Lawyers in YonkersAttorney and Practice Magazine’s one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in New York ratingThe National Academy of Family Lawyers Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40 recognitionMs. Michaeli devotes her free time to fostering dogs through the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue and the Long Island Chihuahua Rescue. A passionate fitness blogger, she teaches megaformer classes at SLT (Strengthen – Lengthen – Tone) and also developed the indoor cycling program for ChaisePedal in New York City.