Cynthia Hawkins – NJ Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Office: Mount Laurel, Burlington County
Email: Cynthia@wlg.com
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.
Certifications
* Super Lawyers & Super Lawyers Rising Stars are a publication of Thomson Reuters. The selection process is conducted by an independent firm that determines which lawyers in New Jersey have attained a high degree of peer recognition & professional achievement. The selection process can be viewed at www.superlawyers.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.w.
*National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys uses a thorough selection process to determine the top family law attorneys in each state. With thousands of attorneys in each state, the NAFLA’s rigourous, independent selection process resolves the challenge of attorneys claiming to be “the best” without basis for such claims. To learn more about the selection process see www.nafla.net/selection-process. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.”.
* New Leaders of the Bar 2024 – New Jersey Law Journal. The New Leaders of the Bar award is presented by the New Jersey Law Journal to honor attorneys under the age of 40 who have brought both notable achievements and outstanding potential to the legal profession in New Jersey. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated excellence in their practice area, leadership in the legal community, and commitment to the profession. Award methodology.
* Top 30 Matrimonial & Family Lawyers – The National Trial Lawyers
Selection to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 30 Matrimonial & Family Lawyers is by invitation only and based on a multi-phase review process. Criteria include peer nominations, third-party research, and an objective evaluation of leadership, reputation, trial results, and professional influence in the field of family law. Only attorneys who meet the highest standards of professional excellence and ethics are invited to join. View award methodology.
* Top 40 Under 40 – American Institute of Trial Lawyers. The Top 40 Under 40 designation by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only honor awarded to attorneys under the age of 40 who have demonstrated excellence in their area of law. Selection is based on a multi-phase process, including peer nominations, third-party research, and evaluation of trial skills, case results, leadership, and professional reputation. View award methodology.
* Family Law Litigator of the Year – American Institute of Trial Lawyers
The Family Law Litigator of the Year award, presented by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, is an invitation-only recognition for attorneys who demonstrate outstanding litigation skill and success in family law matters. Selection is based on peer nominations, third-party research, trial outcomes, and leadership within the legal profession, with all candidates evaluated under high ethical standards.View award methodology.
Areas of Practice:
Bar Admissions
State of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Professional Associations / Memberships
New Jersey State Bar Association — Family Law Section
American Bar Association — Family Law Section
Burlington County Bar Association
Education
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Juris Doctorate
President of the Family Law Society
Latin American Law Students Association – Executive Committee
Women’s Bar Association — Executive Committee
Seton Hall University, Bachelor of Arts
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
Cynthia Hawkins is located in our Mount Laurel, Burlington County office. To schedule an initial consultation with Cynthia, please call (888) 888-0919 or click to schedule online.
