Cynthia Hawkins, Esq. is a divorce and family law attorney with Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, providing highly strategic and compassionate representation to individuals navigating divorce, custody, domestic violence, and other complex family law matters. Known for her thoughtful, analytical approach, Cynthia combines formidable advocacy with calm, steady guidance to help clients make confident decisions that protect their rights, their children, and their futures.
Cynthia was drawn to family law because of the profound and lasting impact divorce and family matters have on people’s lives. She is deeply passionate about helping clients navigate moments of significant emotional and financial uncertainty at a time when the decisions they face will shape not only their family dynamics, but their financial security for years to come.
Helping Clients Navigate Divorce and Family Matters with Confidence
Cynthia takes the time to listen carefully, assess risk, and develop clear, individualized strategies that secure her clients’ priorities, including their assets, their time with their children, and their long-term stability.
Understanding that family law matters carry both immediate and far-reaching consequences, Cynthia remains focused on achieving favorable outcomes while minimizing unnecessary conflict, whether she is guiding clients through mediation or zealously advocating on their behalf in court.
Clients value Cynthia’s approachable, supportive style and her ability to bring clarity to an otherwise overwhelming process. By remaining closely involved at every stage of a matter and clearly explaining available options and potential outcomes, she ensures her clients are informed, protected, and empowered to move forward with assurance and peace of mind.
Award-Winning Family Law Attorney Committed to Excellence and Inclusion
Admitted to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Cynthia devotes her practice exclusively to matrimonial and family law. Her focused experience allows her to anticipate challenges, respond decisively, and guide clients through even the most complex disputes with clarity and control.
Cynthia’s leadership within the legal community reflects both her skill and integrity, as well as the high regard of her peers. She has served as Vice Chair of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Family Law Section and on the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Family Law Executive Committee. She also served as Ethics and Professional Responsibilities Chair for the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Cynthia is an active member of the Family Law Sections of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, as well as the Burlington County Bar Association.
Her professional excellence has been widely recognized. Cynthia has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for multiple years and has also been named a Top 10 Under 40 Family Law Attorney by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. She has been recognized by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers as Family Law Litigator of the Year and selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Attorney. In addition, Cynthia has been honored by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney, by Lawyers of Distinction for excellence in family and divorce law, and as a New Leaders of the Bar award recipient by the New Jersey Law Journal.
Beyond her work with clients, Cynthia is committed to advancing fairness and inclusion within the legal profession. She has presented nationally for the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section on cultural competency, implicit bias, and the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in the legal profession.
When she is not advocating for her clients, Cynthia serves as an Attorney Mentor with the New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Program, supporting low-income and first-generation students pursuing legal careers.
Professional Associations / Memberships
New Jersey State Bar Association — Family Law Section
American Bar Association — Family Law Section
Burlington County Bar Association
Leadership
Hispanic National Bar Association’s Family Law Section — Past Vice Chair
New Jersey State Bar Association’s YLS Family Law Executive Committee
American Bar Association’s YLS Ethics and Professional Responsibilities Committee — Past Chair
Honors & Awards
Super Lawyers – Rising Stars
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys – Top 10 Under 40 Family Law Attorney
American Institute of Trial Lawyers – Family Law Litigator of the Year
American Institute of Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 Family Law Attorney
National Trial Lawyers – Top 30 Matrimonial & Family Trial Lawyers
Lawyers of Distinction – Excellence in Family & Divorce Law
New Jersey Law Journal – New Leaders of the Bar
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or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
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respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
