New Jersey Attorney Tanya L. Freeman

Managing Partner & Attorney

Tanya L. Freeman, Esq. is a well-known family law attorney and leader. She has spent more than 20 years helping people through hard family issues. She works on divorce, child custody, child support, moving out of state with kids, and domestic violence cases. Many of her cases involve high conflict or complicated finances, so her legal precision and discretion are critical. She works hard to protect her clients’ rights and their future.

Tanya is known for more than just winning cases. She treats people with honesty and respect, even during stressful times. She helps her clients get through tough life changes with strength and care.

Before becoming a lawyer, Tanya worked in banking and insurance for over 15 years. She uses this knowledge to help with financial issues in divorce cases, like dividing business assets and planning for the future.

Tanya has held top leadership jobs at big law firms. She has been a Managing Partner and a Department Chair. She built strong teams and helped train new lawyers. Today, she leads her own firm, Tanya Freeman Law, LLC.

Tanya also gives back to her community. From 2018 to 2025, she was Chair of the Board at University Hospital in Newark. Before that, she served on the board from 2014 to 2018. She helped the hospital improve and rebuild trust with the public.

In 2026, Tanya took on a new role. She became the first Chief Strategy and Policy Officer for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. In this job, she helps Black-owned businesses grow and get funding.

Tanya has earned many honors for her work. The New Jersey Supreme Court appointed her to the District VB Ethics Committee. She has also served with the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Essex County Bar Association. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Association, a special honor for top lawyers.

Tanya also teaches other lawyers. She has given talks on custody and child support law at conferences in San Juan, Madrid, and Rome.

Education:

 Juris Doctor, cum laude, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Caldwell University

Professional Development & Certifications:

Harvard Law School, Mediation and Conflict Management Certificate, 2023

Appointments & Leadership

Chief Strategy and Policy Officer, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, 2026 to Present

Chair, Board of Directors, University Hospital, 2018 to 2025

Board Member and Chair, Governance, Ethics and Legal Committee, University Hospital, 2014 to 2018

District VB Ethics Committee Member, appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court, 2023 to Present

Family Law Executive Committee, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2021 to 2023

Co Chair, Bench Bar Relations, Essex County Bar Association, 2018 to 2021

President, Montclair Drifters, Inc., 2021 to 2023

Awards & Honors

Public Interest Award, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, 2026

BINJE Best Black Business Leaders, 2026

Pro Bono Award, New Jersey Judiciary, 2024

ROI NJ Influencers Women in Business, 2024

Professional Lawyer of the Year, Essex County Bar Association, 2023

ROI NJ Influencers in Health Care, 2022

Family Lawyer of the Year, Essex County Bar Association, 2021

We Are the Light Honoree, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Bergen Passaic Chapter, 2021

Veritas Award for Service to the Community, Caldwell University, 2019

Family Lawyer of the Year, Hudson County Bar Association, 2018

Diversity Award, New Jersey Law Journal, 2017

At every stage of her career, Tanya has remained guided by a core principle: that the practice of law is not only a profession, but a responsibility to serve with integrity, to lead with purpose, and to create meaningful impact for clients, communities, and the profession as a whole.

Speaking Engagements

Interviewing Skill, Independent Colleges and University of New Jersey, November 2023

African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Corporate Awards Dinner, October 2023

DEI & Alternative Dispute Resolution, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, May 2023

Business Development – Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey– April 2023

Cultural Competence & the Client Intake Process – Family Law Summer Institute 2022

Family Law for Paralegals – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2021

Attorney Ethics in Family Law Practice New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, July 2021

Professionalism & Ethics New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, July 2020

Child Support Practice Tips for the Blended Family New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, November 2020

Hot Tips in Family Law, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education October 2020

Family Law Symposium on Crafting Better Agreements – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – New Brunswick, New Jersey – January 2019

War of the Roses with Thorns – New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-year Conference Rome, Italy – 2018

The Attack on the Legal Profession by Non-Lawyers – New Jersey State Bar Association 2018 Annual Convention – Atlantic City, New Jersey – May 2018

The Domestic Violence Statute and Pop Culture – New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-year Meeting- Madrid, Spain – Oct. 2017

Top Ten Family Law Cases – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Family Law Summer Institute –

New Brunswick, New Jersey – July 2017

Attorney Ethics in Family Law – New Jersey State Bar Association 2017 Annual Convention – Atlantic City, New Jersey – May 2017

Hot Tips In Family Law – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – New Brunswick, New Jersey – November 2016

Custody and Relocation – Top 40: Matrimonial Law’s Greatest Hits – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – New Brunswick, New Jersey – April 2016


Experienced New Jersey Attorneys

Mr. Freeman represented me in a child custody case during the beginning of difficult times of Covid. As a father, I was at first worried about what the outcome of the case Maybe. However, Mr. Freeman assured me he would get me my rights.

Thanks to knowledgeable Mr. Freeman and his professional staff, I was granted my rights. Cindy & Mr. Freeman were able to answer all my questions without delay. Highly recommend!

SAM BEAST

I was fortunate to retain Brian to represent me in my divorce case. He was aggressive in court and fought hard for me to protect my relationship with my daughters. This was a bitter and nasty fight but he was more than up to the task. In the end I felt like I won the war.

In my opinion he is a great lawyer and very compassionate, I would recommend to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer.

CLIENT

If you need a great family lawyer I recommend the freeman law center without hesitation. My life was a complete shambles because of the divorce I had to go through I didn’t know that i could feel so bad. The efforts that I received from Brian was outstanding and I can’t put in words how much I appreciated the way I was treated by his staff.

Their slogan “Quality and Commitment” was not just words it was action.

RON THATCHER

Experienced New Jersey Attorneys

Mr. Freeman represented me in a child custody case during the beginning of difficult times of Covid. As a father, I was at first worried about what the outcome of the case Maybe. However, Mr. Freeman assured me he would get me my rights.

Thanks to knowledgeable Mr. Freeman and his professional staff, I was granted my rights. Cindy & Mr. Freeman were able to answer all my questions without delay. Highly recommend!

SAM BEAST

I was fortunate to retain Brian to represent me in my divorce case. He was aggressive in court and fought hard for me to protect my relationship with my daughters. This was a bitter and nasty fight but he was more than up to the task. In the end I felt like I won the war.

In my opinion he is a great lawyer and very compassionate, I would recommend to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer.

CLIENT

If you need a great family lawyer I recommend the freeman law center without hesitation. My life was a complete shambles because of the divorce I had to go through I didn’t know that i could feel so bad. The efforts that I received from Brian was outstanding and I can’t put in words how much I appreciated the way I was treated by his staff.

Their slogan “Quality and Commitment” was not just words it was action.

RON THATCHER

Mr. Freeman represented me in a child custody case during the beginning of difficult times of Covid. As a father, I was at first worried about what the outcome of the case Maybe. However, Mr. Freeman assured me he would get me my rights.

Thanks to knowledgeable Mr. Freeman and his professional staff, I was granted my rights. Cindy & Mr. Freeman were able to answer all my questions without delay. Highly recommend!

SAM BEAST

I was fortunate to retain Brian to represent me in my divorce case. He was aggressive in court and fought hard for me to protect my relationship with my daughters. This was a bitter and nasty fight but he was more than up to the task. In the end I felt like I won the war.

In my opinion he is a great lawyer and very compassionate, I would recommend to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer.

CLIENT

If you need a great family lawyer I recommend the freeman law center without hesitation. My life was a complete shambles because of the divorce I had to go through I didn’t know that i could feel so bad. The efforts that I received from Brian was outstanding and I can’t put in words how much I appreciated the way I was treated by his staff.

Their slogan “Quality and Commitment” was not just words it was action.

RON THATCHER