Daniel Straffi, Jr. Esq.

Partner & Co-Chair of the Ocean County Bankruptcy Panel

Daniel Straffi, Jr. brings over two decades of dedicated legal experience in Bankruptcy and Divorce law to families, individuals, and businesses throughout Ocean County, Monmouth County, and Central and Southern New Jersey. As a native New Jersey attorney, a father-and-son law team member, and a recognized leader in local bankruptcy law, Mr. Straffi provides expert legal counsel with a deeply compassionate, down-to-earth personal touch.

Unlike massive corporate firms where clients are treated as file numbers, Daniel ensures every client receives prompt communication, direct access, and rigorous legal advocacy.

Primary Areas of Practice

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & Debt Restructuring (Stopping foreclosures and consolidating debt)
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy & Debt Liquidation (Wiping out credit card and medical debts for a fresh start)
  • Foreclosure Defense & Loan Modifications (Negotiating with lenders to protect family homes)
  • Divorce & Family Law Litigation (Child custody, asset division, and marital mediation)

Legal Experience & Local Roots

Daniel began his legal career in 2001 by serving as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Lee Forrester, P.J.F.P., the Presiding Judge of Family Law in Mercer County. This experience behind the bench provided him with invaluable, firsthand insight into how judges view family law disputes and matrimonial settlements.

Following his clerkship, he spent two years as an associate attorney at Cooper Levenson, concentrating on negligence and civil defense. 

In 2004, he joined forces with his father, Daniel Straffi, Sr., blending their unique legal backgrounds to build a powerhouse boutique law practice dedicated exclusively to bankruptcy and family law in Ocean County.

Education & Background

  • Rutgers-Camden School of Law Juris Doctor (J.D.): 1998-2001
  • Boston College (Carroll School of Management) Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Operations & Strategic Management, Marketing: 1994-1998

Bar Admissions & Professional Memberships

  • State Bar Admissions: New Jersey (2001), Pennsylvania (2001)
  • Federal Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • Ocean County Bar Association: Co-Chair of the Bankruptcy Panel
  • New Jersey State Bar Association: Active Member
  • Ocean County Family Court: Certified Mediator & Early Settlement Panelist

New Jersey Bankruptcy Strategy

To help clients understand their rights, Mr. Straffi frequently represents individuals before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, handling local filings through the Trenton Vicinage at the Clarkson S. Fisher U.S. Courthouse.

Not everyone who seeks bankruptcy protection qualifies automatically. Securing a fresh financial start requires navigating complex income tests, asset valuations, and strict federal look-back windows.

Protect Your Assets & Family Today

Our office is conveniently located in the Commons in Toms River, New Jersey, right off the Garden State Parkway. If you are facing creditor harassment, an impending foreclosure sheriff’s sale, or a complex divorce, turn to Straffi & Straffi Law for guidance..

Contact Daniel Straffi, Jr. today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

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