Kristen Epifania

Kristen N. Epifania brings nearly a decade of experience in criminal defense and family law to her practice, combining aggressive advocacy with compassionate client care. Admitted to practice in both New Jersey and New York, Kristen has built her reputation on transparent communication, dedicated representation, and a no-nonsense approach to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. Kristen earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. Following graduation, she honed her skills at a premier criminal defense firm in Manhattan, representing clients facing both misdemeanor and felony charges throughout NYC, as well as represented individuals in family court. She later served as a trial attorney with the Monmouth County Public Defender’s Office in NJ, where she routinely handled cases involving assault, domestic violence, theft, narcotics, and various other criminal matters. It was after her time at the Public Defender’s Office that Kristen returned to the private sector, where she continued to defend individuals accused of crime, as well as those navigating the difficulties of divorce. During law school, Kristen worked with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in the Crimes Against Children bureau, where she assisted with prosecutions involving sex crimes, assault charges, and homicides. Prior to graduation, she also served with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of NY, handling complex immigration matters intersecting with criminal law. This prosecutorial experience, combined with her subsequent years in defense practice, provides her with an unparalleled understanding of criminal case strategies and negotiations. She has been selected as a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2024 and 2025, following her designation as a New York Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2019 through 2021, and her designation as a Top 40 Young Lawyer by the National Alliance of Women in Law, as well as the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40.