Rachel A. Walker

Associate Attorney

"At the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr. we are not only looking at our client’s current situation but we are preparing them for their future."
- Rachel A. Walker

As a lifelong resident of Dutchess County, Rachel A. Walker graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Marist College in 2007 and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School in 2010. While in law school Rachel practiced as a Student Attorney through the Dutchess County District Attorney's office in the Special Victims Bureau. As a Student Attorney, Ms. Walker handled cases ranging from felony sex abuse to misdemeanor domestic violence.

Following graduation, Ms. Walker began her legal career working primarily in the areas of Family and Matrimonial law, as well as Criminal Defense. In 2013, Ms. Walker was selected by all three Dutchess County Family Court Judges for appointment to the Dutchess County Family Court, County Law Section 18-b counsel panel. As a member of the panel, Ms. Walker immediately began receiving case assignments to represent clients in virtually every type of Family Law matter; including but not limited to, Child Custody and Visitation, Family Offenses/Orders of Protection and Child Abuse and Neglect. Thereafter,
Ms. Walker spent 2 years as Of Counsel to KasniaLaw, PLLC and worked both as an Associate Attorney at the law office of Jonna Spilbor Law and as a Sole Practitioner. Rachel amassed substantial Divorce and Family Law Litigation experience prior to joining the team at the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC in 2014. Throughout her entire legal career, Rachel A. Walker, Esq., has represented clients regarding each and every conceivable Divorce and Family Law issue.

Ms. Walker's passion for representing clients is second to none, devoting as much time as is necessary to achieve optimal results for her clients. Having handled hundreds of cases ranging from simple custody modifications to complex matrimonial matters, Rachel is an extremely capable Matrimonial and Family Law litigation attorney. What separates her from the rest is her commitment to her clients and the resourcefulness she employs to obtain the best possible result in each and every case no matter what the circumstance.

Clients appreciate Rachel's straight forward approach and her ability to fully explain all sides of a question and every option on the table. Ms. Walker understands that the most desirable result is not always won in the courtroom; sometimes the best result is accomplished via a settlement, but if a trial is required you can be sure Rachel is ready!

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Adoption
• 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 hearings for CPS reports
• Criminal defense

Bar Admissions

• New York

Education

• Albany Law School, Albany, New York
  • Juris Doctorate-2010
• Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-2007

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Family Law Section
  • Trial Lawyers Section
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Dutchess County Bar Association
• Member, Women's Bar Association, Mid Hudson Valley Chapter, N.Y.