Kristen D. Farris

"Going through a Divorce or facing a criminal charge can be extremely trying. We ensure all of our clients are educated as to their options to help them make rational decisions rather than those clouded by emotion."

- Kristen D. Farris

Kristen D. Farris, Esq., has been a Litigation Associate with the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC for almost nine years and is a lifelong resident of Orange County, NY. Her practice focuses on Divorce and Family Law Litigation, as well as high-conflict situations and proceedings.

Education & Legal Career

Ms. Farris received a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, with a concentration in pre-med, from Binghamton University and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, with a certificate in litigation. Her passion for Family Law and her vast knowledge of Divorce, Child Custody and spousal/child support matters, began with her prior employment at the Orange County Attorney's Office wherein she assisted in the prosecution of Juvenile Delinquency and Child Abuse and Neglect cases. Ms. Farris' zeal for litigation carried over to her next position as an Associate Attorney in a high profile Family and Criminal law firm in Orange County, New York. Kristen has extensive experience in the litigation of child custody, visitation and support issues; spousal support; equitable distribution of marital assets and debts; and issues of military retirements. Kristen has worked with abused and neglected children, domestic violence victims, men and women in uniform, single parents, and working families. Ms. Farris' determination to provide a voice to the voiceless, and stand up for those accused of a crime and the needs of children and families during difficult and distressing times, is what separates her from other attorneys in this area of law.

Kristen Farris has handled multifaceted cases, including but not limited to:

• Alimony claims
• Child custody and parenting issues
• Equitable distribution
• Actions for orders of protection
• Child support
• Petitions for a parent to move out of state with their children

At our firm, Ms. Farris has handled many family law and divorce cases, for families who work for the police department, fire department, department of corrections, and military. Ms. Farris has her own unique connection with New York State Employees, which has allowed her the opportunity to gain remarkable insight and understanding of the unique issues these families face during divorce.

Ms. Farris is a gritty no-nonsense litigator who is completely unflappable. Her philosophy is to prepare the strongest case for trial she can which will also result in a favorable settlement for her client. If a trial is inevitable, clients can rest assured that they are in great hands. Kristen provides each client with the utmost in service and accessibility. She prides herself on leaving no stone unturned in each case she takes on. Ms.Farris' profound understanding of this area of law is only matched by her deep understanding of people's needs. Kristen D. Farris is tough as nails, which dovetails perfectly with the law office's philosophy "we don't take no for an answer."

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Legal separation
• High net worth divorce
• Equitable distribution
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Child custody
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Grandparents' rights
• Child abuse and neglect
• Expungement/fair hearings for CPS reports
• And more...

Bar Admissions

• New York

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, 2009
  • J.D.
  • Litigation Concentration
  • Honors: Law Society
• Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, 2006
  • B.A., Psychology, Pre Med

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Family Law Section
  • Trial Lawyers Section
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Dutchess County Bar Association
• Member, Westchester County Bar Association
• Member, Attorney for the Children Advisory Committee

Honors & Publications

• Selected for inclusion of "I Am Orange County." (April/May 2012)
• Selected by the Poughkeepsie Journal for article entitled "Lawyer Fights for Her Client." (2013)
• Selected by the Top 100 Magazine as a Top 100 Attorney (2017)
• Selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star (2020)