Vanessa Sanders - New York Lawyer Profile

Vanessa Sanders is a highly proficient lawyer and litigator with extensive knowledge in family and matrimonial law. Prior to joining The Colwell Law Group, LLC, she established and managed a legal practice on Long Island, concentrating on family law issues. Throughout her professional journey, Vanessa has been committed to assisting clients through difficult situations, offering assistance from the initiation of legal proceedings to their conclusion. She also worked as a conflict defender at the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office, aiding clients in criminal and family court matters. “My method is empathetic and tailored to the client, forming the basis of my work at The Colwell Law Group,” Vanessa remarks. “This approach has been honed and reinforced during my tenure representing domestic abuse survivors at The Safe Center in Nassau County.” Alongside her proficiency in family and matrimonial law, Vanessa has managed various intricate cases in negligence and immigration law in New York City, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and lead poisoning lawsuits. Vanessa obtained her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College. She is licensed to practice law in the New York State Bar, as well as the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.