Edwin Drantivy

Edwin Drantivy, Esq. provides the highest degree of legal representation and client relations across divorce, criminal defense and immigration matters.

Mr. Drantivy upholds a dedicated policy to represent only those individuals and business entities that he believes in, taking on cases for which he is willing to fully devote his time and resources. In support of his clients, he pays meticulous attention to detail and allocates timely attention to their personal and business concerns. He focuses heavily on solving his clients’ problems so that complicating issues do not recur, while keeping clients exceptionally informed of all relevant progress on their legal matters.

Experience Overview & Practice Areas

Mr. Drantivy assists with all facets of legal matters, with a comprehensive focus on matrimonial and family law, commercial interests, and individual advocacy.

Matrimonial & Family Law

• Divorce, Separation & Annulment
• Child Custody, Visitation Rights & Child Support
• Equitable Distribution
• Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSOs)
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
• Asset Investigation & Forensic Asset Evaluation

Additional Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense
• Immigration Law

Awards & Recognitions

• Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
• Top Contributor Award – Matrimonial
• Top Contributor Award – Business
• Top Contributor Award – Contracts
• Top Contributor Award – Criminal Defense

Bar & Court Admissions

• State Bar:
  • New York State Bar
• U.S. District Courts:
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Appalachian School of Law
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology & Economics – State University of New York at Binghamton

Professional Affiliations

• Brooklyn Bar Association
• New York County Lawyers Association
• New York State Bar Association