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April Leslie Katz

April Katz Israeli, Esq. β€’ Ross & Calandrillo, NJ
Divorce & SeparationPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 284-4373
Address
Ross & Calandrillo, NJ, 7092, US

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About

**April Leslie Katz, Esq.** **Divorce & Family Law Attorney | Personal Injury Advocate** **Location: Ross & Calandrillo, NJ** **Firm: April Katz Israeli, Esq.** With nearly three decades of dedicated legal experience, **April Leslie Katz, Esq.** stands out as a leading advocate in divorce and family law in New Jersey. Known for her passionate litigation and unwavering commitment to her clients, April has successfully guided countless families through some of the most challenging times in their lives. April earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1992, where she distinguished herself as an Associate Editor of the Law Review. Admitted to practice in both New Jersey and New York, she is an active member of various state and county bar associations, reflecting her deep-rooted commitment to the legal community. Throughout her illustrious career, April has received numerous accolades, including being named a 2019 Professional Excellence Honoree by NJ Law Journal for her role as Mentor of the Year. She has also been recognized as a Best Lawyer for Families from 2019 to 2021 and featured in The American Lawyer's Titans of Industry. April's expertise is further demonstrated through her appointments to the New Jersey Supreme Court District VC Fee Arbitration Committee and the Guardianship Monitoring Program, showcasing her significant contributions to the legal field. Before establishing her private practice in 1993, April honed her skills as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas P. Zampino, J.S.C. (Ret.) in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage, Chancery Division, Family Part. As a certified mediator and founding member of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL), April is well-equipped to handle the complexities of family law and personal injury cases, ensuring her clients receive the best possible representation. For individuals and families facing divorce or personal injury claims, April Leslie Katz, Esq. offers a compassionate yet tenacious approach, dedicated to achieving favorable outcomes and securing peace of mind for those she serves.

About Divorce & Separation Law

Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.

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Credentials

Education
1992 Seton Hall University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988 State University of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 Professional Excellence Honoree - Mentor of the Year, Law Journal 2018 Family Mediation Training, NJICLE 2018 Mediator - Passaic County Motion Mediation Program, Passaic County Bar Association, Family Section 2014 Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers List for Excellence in Practice 2013 Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers List for Excellence in Practice
Publications
2004 Garden State Woman Domestic Partnerships 1991 Seton Hall Law Review A Person is Considered Mentally Defective When Unable to Understand the Sexual Nature of Specific Behavior or Incapable of Exercising or Comprehending the Right to Refuse Sexual Contact
Associations
2018 - Present Board of Directors - Livingston Town Center Secretary/Liason, Master Board of Directors 2017 - Present Passaic County Bar Association Member 2017 - Present The Justice Robert L. Clifford American Inn of Court Member 2016 - Present Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Volunteer Attorney 2015 - Present Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Speaker/Counselor
Speaking
2018 Podcast- The Talk: Mental Health and the Law Mental Health and the Law 2018 Divorce Education Classes Divorce 101 - What to Expect when Divorcing 2016 What you need to know to file for Divorce Filing for Divorce 2004 Everything you wanted to know about divorce Divorce
Updated: Apr 06, 2026