Joel Walter is a lawyer who practices in complex criminal and family court matters in New York State and Federal Courts for over thirty five years. Mr. Walter's law practice includes extensive concentration in New York State Supreme Court, all four Federal District Courts in New York State as well as Family Court.

Mr. Walter's legal focus includes the intracacies of the Hague Convention on the International Aspects of Child Abduction and interstate parental kidnapping,He has great familiarity with criminal litigation, including various matters as they are related to international parental child abduction.

Mr. Walter's familiarity with international family law combined with a deep understanding of the scope of civil and criminal issues as they relate to international child abduction and international child abduction prevention provides his client with a highly skilled lawyer capable of utilizing various state and federal laws applicable to aid his clients in various cases evolving around cross-border conflict.

Mr. Walter utilizes his refined litigation skills to assist in such cases, which often involve a morass of legal difficulties in foreign languages and cultures. From the onset of his career, when Mr. Walter worked for the Legal Aid Society of New York's Criminal Defense Division, culminating in his appointment to act on behalf of clients in federal court matters. Mr. Walter has advocated for those individuals in need of skilled counsel.

International parental child abduction and cross-border child abduction prevention typically cross into the realms of criminal and civil matters. Understanding the complexities of international law as it relates to laws available to prevent or reunite with an abducted child require a skilled litigator capable of utilizing all potential remedies available to you under both state and federal law. Mr. Walter understands that your child or children's safety is of utmost importance to you, and has the capacity to assist parents and families who face the daunting issues surrounding a potential or actual child abduction.

We invite you to contact us by phone or by email for a free initial consultation to see if we may assist you in your legal matter.