Charles T. Kriss

Albany law firm partner Charles T. Kriss, Esq. is an attorney committed to professional excellence and integrity in providing legal solutions that serve the best interest of his clients.

A New York State native, Charles has been practicing law in NY for over 40 years. He has chosen to focus his practice on matrimonial, family and bankruptcy matters because helping people through extremely challenging circumstances is very personally gratifying. He seeks to come alongside clients in an empathetic way, always seeking to treat clients in the same way he would like to be treated, as if he were a client.

He offers sound legal advice, a compassionate ear and attentive legal representation to achieve desired legal outcomes as your:

Matrimonial, Family Law and Child Custody Attorney
Albany Bankruptcy Attorney
General Legal Counsel
Adoption Legal Counselor
Church Law Attorney
Real Estate Lawyer
Civil Litigation and General Law Attorney

Request a Free Legal Case Evaluation with Charles T. Kriss, Esq.
Your initial telephone consultation is free.

One Albany Lawyer Who Cares About Helping People Solve Legal Problems
“I have chosen to practice law in Bankruptcy, Matrimonial, Adoption and General Law because I find great satisfaction in helping people resolve very serious legal challenges. Clients often come to me with an overwhelming sense of despair and fear. I am often able to dramatically improve their financial and legal circumstances and help replace legal problems with resolution and peace of mind.”

– Attorney Charles T. Kriss, Esq.

Respected By Legal Peers and Community
Charles has been practicing law since 1980. He is respected by his peers and the community in which he lives.  Mr. Kriss has lectured on family law, medical legal ethical issues for numerous public interest organizations throughout New York State.

A Bankruptcy Lawyer
Over the years, Charles has helped hundreds of clients successfully navigate the choices and difficult decisions around Bankruptcy and eliminating debt. Request a Free Bankruptcy Evaluation

Marital and Family Law Attorney
Mr. Kriss has successfully personally handled hundreds of Family Law matters, including pre-nuptial agreements, legal separation, divorce or dissolution of marriage, contested proceedings involving distribution of significant marital property, as well as child custody proceedings for favorable outcomes for clients throughout the Capital District of New York.  Request a Free Marital or Family Law Case Evaluation. Your initial telephone consultation is free.

Foreign and U.S. Adoption Laws
In addition to his legal practice as an attorney, he is married and the father of six children, three of whom he and his wife adopted from Asia, making him especially qualified and passionate about helping others successfully navigate the adoption process including foreign and U.S. domestic Adoption.  Request a Free Adoption Case Evaluation

General Law Practice
Charles offers sound legal counsel and representation in Civil Litigation, Real Estate and General Law, including legal matters such as wills, living wills, revocable trusts and contracts, and other related legal services. Request a Free Legal Case Evaluation. Your initial telephone consultation is free.

Charles T. Kriss, Esq. has been a member in good standing of:
New York State Bar Association
Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
Albany County Bar Association

Charles T. Kriss, Esq. Educational Background:
Juris Docotor –  Albany Law School (1979) Albany, New York
BA Magna Cum Laude – State University New York at New Paltz (1976)

Charles has been admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, United States District Court Northern District of New York, United States Bankruptcy Court Northern District of New York, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Mr. Kriss is/has provided legal counsel for the following organizations:

• Citizens Concerned for Human Life, a pro-life advocacy organization
• Love Basket, Inc., an adoption agency
• InterServe USA, an international Christian development ministry
• New York Family Policy Council 
• American Center for Law and Justice 
• Homeschool Legal Defense Fund 
• Legal counsel to multiple Upstate NY, Capital Region church congregations and ministries

Meet The Law Partners of Kriss, & Brignola, LLP:
Charles T. Kriss, Esq.
Dominick J. Brignola, Esq.
Mark C. Kriss, Esq.

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