Hello, my name is Angela Barker, and I am a divorce and family lawyer. I represent all families, with a special focus on those who have children with special needs. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education. Prior to attending law school, I spent six years working as a special education teacher. My educational background and work experience has afforded me unique opportunities, and aided in the development of special skills necessary to provide quality guidance in these areas. I have a deep understanding of child development and learning differences, and the challenges children and adults face during difficult divorce proceedings.
As both a parent of a child with special needs and someone who has personally experienced divorce, I truly understand the unique hurdles and tough adjustments families withstand during this process. My goal is to provide compassionate and knowledgeable legal support to help families navigate complex situations with confidence and care.
Education
- Columbia Law School (J.D.)
- Baruch College (M.A., Education; B.A., Psychology)
- American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (May 18 – 24, 2008, Graduate)
- Student of The Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court for the 2008-2010 term
- Graduate of the 2019 William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy Week-Long Summer Conference
Memberships
- Member of the New York City Bar Association, Committee on the Judiciary (Class of 2020)
- The New York City Bar Association’s Judiciary Committee has been in existence for over 140 years evaluating candidates for election, appointment, designation and certification to judicial office and other offices connected with the administration of justice in state and federal courts in New York City.
- Member of American Bar Association Family Law Section
- New York State Bar Association Family Law Section
- New Jersey Bar Association Family Law Section
- Brooklyn Bar Association
- Bergen County Bar Association
- Member of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association
- Association of Black Women Lawyers (New Jersey)
- Member of the Teaneck Township Ethics Board
- Member of Mocha Moms of Bergen County
- Rotary Club of Englewood
- Member of the Bergen County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel
Invited Presentations at Conferences & CLE Seminars
- 2019 Ethics & Professionalism: Best Practices for Attorneys 2019 – Program Chair
This program provides an experience-based overview and perspective on spotting and dealing with ethics issues that arise over a wide range of practice areas. - 2009 – Legal Services NYC – Legal Support Unit
Divorce: What to Look for in a Tax Return – June 8, 2009 - Spring Semester, 2009 Faculty: Institute of New Dimensions, Teaneck, NJ
The Examination of Marriage and Property Law - 2007 – National Bar Association (NBA) Small Firms/Solo Practitioners Division
12th Annual Convention – Speaker Family Law Panel on Child Support Issues
Bar Admission
- New York State Bar
- New Jersey State Bar
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Publications
- “The Road to Independence: 101 Women’s Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms“, Contributing Author
Hobbies
- Running, gardening, and travel