Cobos Law Firm is a Newark-based legal practice led by Franz Cobos, Esq., specializing in family law, immigration, criminal defense, and business law. With over two decades of experience and admission to practice in both New Jersey and New York, the firm is recognized for its aggressive and effective litigation approach and strong community involvement.
The firm focuses on providing personalized legal solutions to individuals, families, as well as business clients, leveraging deep expertise in complex areas such as divorce, deportation defense, and commercial disputes. Franz Cobos is fluent in Spanish, enhancing accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients, and maintains active membership in professional associations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Services Offered
- Divorce and Legal Separations
- Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships/Civil Unions and Same Sex Marriages
- Child Custody
- Visitation and Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Mediation
- Alimony and Palimony
- Division of Assets – Equitable Distribution
- Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Adoption and Kinship Legal Guardianships
- Children’s Educational Needs
- Emancipation
- Modification of Custody
- Modification of Child Support
- Modification, Reduction or Termination of Alimony
- Enforcement of Custody
- Enforcement of Child Support
- Enforcement of Alimony
- Paternity
- Domestic Violence Matters
- Post Divorce Matters
- Relocation out of the State of New Jersey with a child
- Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P – formerly DYFS)
- Family Based Immigration
- Consular Processing
- Nationality & Citizenship
- International Adoption
- Removal & Deportation
- Asylum
- Waivers
- VAWA
- Criminal Matters involving Immigration Issues
- Criminal Defense
- Business start-up: incorporation, formation of partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), etc.
- Contract Drafting & Review of Business Agreements
- Buying a new business or selling a business
- Business advice and business planning
- Business/Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Landlord/Tenant Litigation
- Chancery Court Practice
The firm serves clients throughout New Jersey and New York, with particular focus on Newark and surrounding Essex County. Franz Cobos is fluent in Spanish and has previously served as a mentor and Teaching Fellow at Seton Hall University School of Law.
