OVER 35 YEARS OF SERVING THE GREATER NYC METRO AREA

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Protect What Matters Most – Your Family, Finances, and Future

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Experienced legal representation from a trusted divorce & family law attorney

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Fierce Yet Compassionate Advocacy

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Meticulous Preparation & Proactive Strategies

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Fair & Positive Resolutions

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Failing to safeguard your family, finances, and future can have serious consequences.

When you don’t have the right legal counsel, you risk:

  • Costly legal mistakes

  • Compromising your rights and needs

  • Not being heard

  • Unfair financial settlements

  • Unfavorable child custody outcomes

  • Increased stress and worry

  • Poorly crafted agreements

  • Being outmaneuvered by the other side

  • Allowing the other side to dominate the narrative of your story

Don’t leave your future up to chance – your journey toward peace and security begins with a strong legal advocate by your side.

35+

Years of Experience in Matrimonial Law

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Consistently Received From Satisfied Clients

1,000+

Clients Served in the New York City Area

Our Services

Strategic legal solutions to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.

Navigating divorce and custody issues can feel overwhelming and isolating. Requesting or receiving a prenuptial agreement can be daunting, and at times, tricky.  At Barbara A. Castrataro, Esq., we provide compassionate and strategic legal counsel to guide you through life’s most significant transitions. We understand you need an attorney you have complete confidence in. With over 35 years of experience and more than 1,000 clients served, we know how to help.

Divorce Counsel

Protecting your assets, advocating for your best interests, and guiding you through the legal process.

Child Custody

Ensuring your parental rights are protected while prioritizing the well-being of your children.

Litigation

Providing extensive experience, insight, and proficiency to litigate your case and bring your matter to resolution.

Prenuptial Agreements

Helping you build a secure foundation for your future and marriage with clarity and transparency.

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ABOUT BARBARA CASTRATARO, ESQ.

Balancing Relentless Advocacy with Compassionate Support

For over 35 years, Barbara Castrataro has dedicated her practice exclusively to matrimonial law, providing strategic, diligent, and compassionate representation. Known for her meticulous case preparation and courtroom prowess, she approaches every case with a 360-degree strategy – to understand her client’s position and to anticipate the opposition’s moves as well.

Barbara is a fierce advocate who seeks creative, effective solutions while always prepared to litigate when necessary. She builds strong attorney-client partnerships based on trust, empathy, and precision — helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence. She is deeply passionate about her work. 

  • Before becoming an attorney, she built a successful career in network television, working with all three major networks. She held executive roles in Broadcast Operations and spent nine years in Production as a Music Supervisor and Director, scoring live-recorded shows on both the East and West Coasts—work that earned her several Emmy nominations. Her diverse professional background, along with her broad interests and dedication to charitable work, enriches her legal practice and deepens her ability to connect with and advocate for her clients.

  • Education

    • C.W. Post School of Music BA (LIU)

    • New York Law School JD

    • New York Bar Admission 1990

    • Moot Court Award

    • Admitted to Practice in New York State

    • Federal Admission: The Southern District Court of New York

    Recognition

    • SuperLawyers

    • Top Attorneys

    • Top Women Attorneys

    • Martindale Hubble Client Champion

    • Westchester Top Attorneys - Westchester Magazine - 2024

  • Memberships

    • New York State Bar Association

    • NY Academy of Trial Lawyers

    • Westchester Bar Association & Family Law Section

    • Founding Member of the NY Chapter of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators

    • Association of Family and Conciliation Court (AFCC)

    • Elected as a Superlawyer 

    Community Involvement

  • “Barbara Castrataro fought for my children and for my parental rights as if they were her own.

    She is strategic, quietly fierce and relentless in her pursuit of justice for her clients. Ms. Castrataro’s in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of the law outpaced the opposing counsel at every turn. Working tirelessly for my family since the moment we met, she mounted a carefully orchestrated case and delivered it calmly and effectively. Ms. Castrataro was always accessible to me by phone and email and always had the details of my case at the top of her mind. I will be forever grateful to Ms. Castrataro for her extraordinary expertise, intelligence, kindness, and remarkable ability to always be one step ahead of the opposition. She is exactly whom you want by your side during such a stressful process.”

    EMILY

  • "It is impossible to measure the impact Barbara has had on me and my family’s lives.

    There is no true place to start with a proper review except with complete and utter gratitude and adoration. She is as professional as she is kind. Her eye for detail is otherworldly and the simple care and consideration that she not only puts into her work but the cases she works on is something you rarely ever hear someone say about an attorney. She has never made me feel like ‘just another case’ or ‘just another client’. From our very first conversation, I knew — I knew there was no other search to be had. I found the person that I wanted on my side to help me navigate this most vulnerable and delicate part of my life. Her advice and counsel is unparalleled. This human being is not only my guardian angel but has become my family. She is my voice in the courtroom and the moral compass voice in my head. She has held my hand figuratively and literally when I needed.”

    ASHLEY

  • "If one has to go through a divorce then there is no one better than Barbara to go through it with.

    Barbara Castrataro saved me; as my lawyer, this brilliant woman protected me and made me feel that my pain was her pain. Barbara was sharp, strategic, and paid attention to every detail. I understood what was at stake, and felt that I was her most important client. I found Barbara Castrataro completely poised and utterly prepared to respond to whatever was thrown at her. She is completely passionate about her work.
    I was saved by Barbara Castrataro and have never forgotten it.”

    ERNIE

  • "An attorney that cares and understands all aspects of your case.

    I highly recommend Barbara A. Castrataro. Esq. for any advice and representation on legal matters-particularly those that involve divorce. She was extremely thorough in terms of her efforts to fully understand the case at hand, and in getting to know each person who would be directly impacted by the outcome or decision in that case. Barbara showed a unique ability to understand interpersonal relationships and go to great lengths to assist above and beyond the normal parameters. She made all the difference in every aspect!”

    GEORGE

  • "To see her in the courtroom is phenomenal. Doesn't miss a beat.

    Barbara defended an action from my ex spouse for custody of my children. I had a very complex case full of untrue accusations. She helped me focus on the facts, which were on our side. [She] was always available for me, worked through many weekends, including holidays. Unbelievable trial prep, which showed clearly at trial. To see her in the courtroom is phenomenal. Doesn't miss a beat. Blew the other attorney away. She's the best. Can't sing her praises enough.”

    NICOLE

  • "Barbara is a brilliant, quick-thinking advocate.

    She is well-versed in the law and keeps up with recent changes. She is thoughtful and reasonable in her negotiations, never losing sight of her client's best interests. She is a formidable opponent but conducts herself professionally and respectfully, which helps the judicial process advance to conclusion.

    OPPOSING COUNSEL

  • "Barbara helped me with my divorce and was always there for me when I called (other lawyers left me hanging).

    She kept on top of everything. I was very happy with the results."

    SATISTFIED CLIENT

  • "Barbara Castrataro is a brilliant and compassionate attorney who fights for her clients.

    She cares about her clients and holds their hands through the process and is tenacious in fighting for what is right.”

    AGAPE

  • "Barbara is a highly competent attorney who I strongly recommend.

    She is easy to deal with, responsive and very experienced. She is admired by clients and attorneys.”

    OPPOSING COUNSEL

  • "I endorse this lawyer.

    Barbara has a great courtroom presence and mastery of detail. She genuinely cares about her clients.”

    FAMILY LAW COLLEAGUE

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OUR COLLABORATIVE PROCESS

We Take Chaos and Turn It Into a Clear Path Forward

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Schedule a Consultation

Book a complimentary initial call to discuss your unique situation and learn more about our approach.


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Share Your Story

We’ll gather information, explore your options together, and give you clarity on next steps.


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Start Your Path Forward

With clear communication and strategic guidance, we’ll work toward a positive resolution.

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What makes us different?

Our 360-Degree Approach

We focus on complex, large-asset cases, and we perform a 360-degree analysis of every case we take on. We meticulously assess both the strengths and weaknesses of our client’s position – as well as that of the opposing party – to ensure that we are equally prepared to settle a case or take it to trial.

We believe in a proactive approach, always staying steps ahead to ensure the best possible outcome. One client described our firm as being able to "see around corners." This strategic approach uses foresight which places our clients in the strongest, most prepared, and equally effective position to achieve resolution.

What You Can Expect from Our Firm

  • Personal attention and a non-judgmental environment

  • Candor and honest assessments

  • Meticulous case preparation to bring resolution as efficiently as possible

  • Readiness to go to trial if necessary, while prioritizing strategic settlements

  • Discretion and respect for your privacy

  • Tenacious advocacy balanced with professionalism and empathy

 

Serving the Greater NYC Metro Area

Our office is in Chappaqua, New York, and we help clients all over the greater NYC area, including:

  • Katonah

  • Larchmont

  • Mamaroneck

  • North & South Salem

  • Pleasantville

  • Purchase

  • Rye Brook

  • Scarsdale

  • Somers

  • Tarrytown

  • The Rivertowns

  • White Plains

  • Yorktown

  • Westchester County

  • Manhattan

  • Brooklyn

  • Ardsley

  • Armonk

  • Bedford

  • Bronxville

  • Chappaqua

  • Dobbs Ferry

  • Eastchester

  • Harrison

  • Hastings-on-Hudson

  • Irvington

ENSURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD

Navigate complex life transitions with the legal help you deserve and move forward with confidence