Family Law Family Law Arbitration Family Law Mediation
Joseph P. "Joe" Cadicina
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Joseph P. Cadicina is the managing member of the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of divorce/matrimonial/family law and related matters. He previously served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mark M. Russello, J.S.C., Family Division, Bergen County.
Mr. Cadicina is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. He received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School where he obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree with Distinction.
Mr. Cadicina is a member of the Bergen and Morris County Bar Association’s, Family Law Sections, as well as serving on the board of trustees for Morris County Bar Association where he was 2021 President.
He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and serves on the Family Law Executive Committee. Mr. Cadicina is also a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey Association for Justice, New Jersey Chapter formerly known as the New Jersey Trial Lawyer Association.
In addition, he is a Master of the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court.
Mr. Cadicina is a Court Approved Economic Mediator for Family Law Cases and performs private divorce mediation for clients who seek alternative dispute resolution avenues to resolve their family law matters. He also serves as a Family Law Arbitrator.
Mr. Cadicina was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2016. In 2025 he was selected as Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers. He has been selected by Best Lawyers in field of Family Law Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration.
Joseph P. Cadicina has been selected for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers* list as published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine for Family Law over the last 15 years and listed as Top 100 as published in NJ Monthly magazine.
He has been Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence with High Ethical Standing by Martindale-Hubbell ® in the practice areas of Family Law, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Matrimonial Law, Mediation and General Practice.
Mr. Cadicina served as the President of the Board of Directors for the Northern New Jersey American Heart Association and its Gala and Walk Committees.
Mr. Cadicina was the 2021 President of the Morris County Bar Association and 2019 President of the Morris County Bar Foundation.
Overview
- English
- Western Michigan University, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1996
- Seton Hall University, Bachelors Degree, graduated 1992
- New Jersey, 1997
- New York, 1997
- District of Columbia, 1997
- Association of Trial Lawyers of New Jersey - Member
- Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
- Morris County Bar Association, Trustee and Family Law Section - Member
- New Jersey Bar Association - Member and Family Law Executive Committee
- New York Bar Association - Member
- Northern New Jersey American Heart Association - Member, Board of Directors
- Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court - Member
- English
- New Jersey, 1997
- New York, 1997
- District of Columbia, 1997
- Association of Trial Lawyers of New Jersey - Member
- Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
- Morris County Bar Association, Trustee and Family Law Section - Member
- New Jersey Bar Association - Member and Family Law Executive Committee
- New York Bar Association - Member
- Northern New Jersey American Heart Association - Member, Board of Directors
- Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court - Member
- Western Michigan University, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1996
- Seton Hall University, Bachelors Degree, graduated 1992
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law Arbitration, Newark (2025)
- Family Law Arbitration, Newark (2023)
- Family Law Mediation, Newark (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
- Family Law Mediation
News & Media
Q&A
We are a Divorce and Family law firm with many years experience handling complex matters. We also handle Domestic Violence matter for clients. Cadicina Law has been recognized by their peers and listed in many publications as leading family law practitioners. Our attorneys lecture on divorce topics through state and local bae associations in nj.
How long will a Divorce take is the most common question. It will depend on the abilities of the parties and counsel to work together to resolve the issues in dispute
When parties to a relocation case realized that the relocation of the child was not in the best interest of the family
Dealing with parents who cannot make decisions regarding the best interest of their children and proceed with custody litigation.
We want to help families through a difficult time in their lives
Giving back to the community via our bar associations involvement and leadership roles
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