About Law Office Of Hernandez M. Rhau — Law Firm New York
The Law Office Of Hernandez M. Rhau is a multi-practice law firm New York residents turn to for matters spanning family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and real estate across the five boroughs. The firm also handles bankruptcy and civil disputes. Because New York’s court system separates matters across Civil, Criminal, Family, and Supreme Courts, coordinated counsel across practice areas saves clients time. For more area listings, see New York City attorneys.
The practice serves clients throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Cases are heard at the appropriate courthouse for the borough, from Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street to the Bronx and Queens Criminal Court complexes. In addition, the firm handles housing court matters at the New York City Housing Court.
What Clients Say
Clients describe bilingual communication, steady handling of complicated matters, and careful explanation of court procedures. Reviewers highlight responsiveness during stressful family and criminal cases. Several specifically mention successful outcomes in housing and minor criminal matters.
Law Firm New York — Practice Areas & Services
- Divorce, custody, and support matters in New York Family and Supreme Courts
- Criminal defense in borough Criminal Courts
- Personal injury claims under New York’s no-fault and negligence rules
- Residential real estate closings
- Housing Court matters, including non-payment and holdover proceedings
- Bankruptcy and debt defense
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are divorce cases heard in New York City?
Divorce matters are heard at the Supreme Court in the relevant borough — for Manhattan residents, that’s 60 Centre Street. Custody and support issues can also be filed in Family Court when a divorce is not pending.
What is New York’s no-fault insurance law?
New York requires drivers to carry $50,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, which pays medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault. To sue for pain and suffering, injuries generally must meet the “serious injury threshold” under Insurance Law § 5102.
How does New York City Housing Court work?
Housing Court handles non-payment and holdover cases between landlords and tenants. Each borough has its own court, with judges hearing cases at the Housing Court facility for that borough.
Quick Facts: General Practice Law in New York, New York
- New York licensed attorneys: more than 180,000 lawyers registered statewide — New York State Unified Court System
- No-fault threshold: $50,000 Personal Injury Protection coverage required for New York drivers — N.Y. Ins. Law § 5102
- NYC population: approximately 8.3 million residents across the five boroughs — U.S. Census Bureau


