Rachel L. Baxter is the founding member of Baxter Family Law, LLC, where she focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, marital settlement agreements, and post-judgment litigation. Rachel is a seasoned attorney, having represented hundreds of family law litigants throughout New Jersey in trial and appellate courts. Rachel understands that every family law matter is different and requires the willingness to compassionately listen to her client's needs. When the time requires, Rachel will vigorously advocate her client's position, but she also understands when and how to promote cooperative settlement. In this regard, Rachel successfully can navigate her clients through the difficulty of family law litigation to achieve an optimal and fair resolution.

Prior to private practice, Rachel served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Anthony F. Picheca, Jr., J.S.C. (ret.), in the Family Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey in Somerset and Warren Counties. From drafting numerous court orders, she sharpened her legal research and writing abilities, which she uses to vigorously advocate for her clients.

Rachel obtained her Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, PA and is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Areas Of Practice

• Family Law/Matrimonial
• Child Custody & Parenting Time
• Domestic Violence
• Child Support & Spousal Support
• Post - Judgment Litigation
• Pre & Post - Nuptial Agreements
• Real Estate