Desiree Marie Claudio, Esq.

Desiree is a dedicated family law attorney with a unique understanding of the court system gained through her service as a Superior Court Law Clerk to Hon. John A. Jorgensen. Her firsthand experience with judicial decision-making allows her to effectively advocate for families facing complex legal challenges.

Committed to personalized representation, Desiree provides strategic guidance and compassionate support while working to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients and their families.

Education

• J.D., Rutgers School of Law
• M.A. in Urban Policy, The New School
• B.A. in Political Science, Long Island University

Bar Admissions

• Admitted to New York State Courts (since 2009)
• Admitted to Federal Courts (since 2009)

Experience

• Former Superior Court Law Clerk to Hon. John A. Jorgensen
• Experienced family law attorney with extensive courtroom and advocacy experience

Awards & Achievements

• Elite Lawyer Award Recipient (2025)
• Super Lawyers (2021–2023)
• Super Lawyers Rising Star (2020)
• Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers – National Advocates (2016)
• Top 100 Lawyer – National Advocates (2017–2018)
• Equal Justice America Fellowship Recipient
• Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Society Award (2011)

Professional Leadership

• Board of Managers, Queens County Bar Association (Class of 2026)
• Second Vice President, Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County
• Executive Committee Member, The National Advocates (2017–Present)
• Active Member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, and Queens Women's Bar Association.