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Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza, Esq.

Respected New Jersey Family Law Attorney

Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza, Esq., brings more than a decade of experience in New Jersey family law.  She represents clients with a calm, strategic, and highly informed approach—whether navigating divorce, high-conflict custody disputes, support modifications, or post-judgment matters.


Faudia is a certified parenting coordinator, and a regular appointee in complex, high-conflict parenting cases. Her ability to de-escalate conflict while fiercely protecting her clients’ rights has earned her widespread trust among both clients and colleagues.

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A Flexible, Client-Focused Approach to Family Law

Whether you are looking for a neutral mediator, a strategic courtroom advocate, or an attorney to quietly support you in the background, Faudia offers legal services tailored to your situation. She regularly handles cases involving:


  • Divorce & civil unions
  • Parenting time & custody
  • Domestic violence & restraining orders
  • Alimony & child support modifications
  • Out-of-state relocation
  • Post-judgment litigation
  • Parenting coordination

Faudia also represents clients in New Jersey municipal matters, including traffic violations and misdemeanor-level criminal charges.

Deep Experience. Genuine Compassion. Practical Guidance.

A former law clerk to the Hon. Ellen L. Koblitz (J.A.D.), Faudia is known for demystifying the legal process and empowering her clients at every stage. Her early career includes time at a boutique family law firm and nearly a decade in corporate business analysis, which gives her a rare blend of legal precision and real-world perspective.


She is deeply committed to community service and routinely volunteers with Northeast New Jersey Legal Services and Alternatives to Domestic Violence, offering pro bono support to those in need.

Professional Recognition & Leadership

  • Chairwoman, Bergen County Commission on the Status of Women (since 2013)
  • Trustee, New Jersey State Bar Foundation
  • Co-Chair, Bergen County Bar’s Diversity in the Profession Committee
  • Appointee, NJ Supreme Court Committees on Gender in the Courts and Family Practice
  • Panelist, Bergen County Early Settlement Panel
  • Master, Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of Court

Faudia has been recognized for her professionalism and service throughout her career, including receiving the 2019 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award  from the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law.

She serves or has served in leadership roles across a wide spectrum of organizations, including:

She is also actively involved with Women Lawyers in Bergen, South Asian Bar Association of NJ, Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association, New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association, and more.

Education & Bar Admissions

  • J.D., Rutgers School of Law–Newark, Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient
  • B.S., Biology, Rutgers University–Cook College
  • Bar Admissions: New Jersey (2007), New York (2008), U.S. District Court of New Jersey
  • Rule 1:40 Court-Qualified Mediator
  • Appointed Parenting Coordinator on NJ Judiciary’s Approved Roster

Ready to move forward? 

Faudia brings unmatched dedication, versatility, and integrity to every case. She will help you understand your rights, weigh your options, and make decisions that feel right for you and your family.


Contact us to schedule a consultation with Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza, Esq.