Jessica Ragno Sprague – NJ Divorce & Family Law Expert
“Jessica Ragno Sprague was absolutely outstanding… Ms. Sprague has integrity and accomplished more in a matter of months than the previous attorney had accomplished in two years. She was professional, personable, forthright, and presented the case to an arbitrator succinctly and successfully. I recommend her without reservation, and thank her for her exemplary performance.”
Pete B.
Jessica Ragno Sprague is a family law attorney with Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group. After graduating from Seton Hall Law School, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable John E. Selser, J.S.C. in the Passaic County Family Part. Admitted to the New Jersey Bar and the New Jersey District Court Bar, Ms. Sprague’s practice has been and remains primarily concentrated in matrimonial and family law, where she is dedicated to serving the best interests of her clients in all matters related to divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and the division of assets. She also receives regular appointments from the Probate Division of the Passaic County Superior Court to represent alleged incapacitated persons in Guardianship applications. She has also received appointments from Family Law judges to serve in the capacity as guardian ad litem, attorney-in-fact, and receiver.
Ms. Sprague is designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Matrimonial Attorney, a certification achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey.
While attending Seton Hall Law School, Ms. Sprague was chosen to spend a semester with the Seton Hall Center for Social Justice where she represented indigent individuals in all aspects of matrimonial and family law. She also spent a summer as a Research Assistant for State Senator Robert Martin. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Sprague received her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Arts, in Psychology, from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Ms. Sprague is currently the President of the Passaic County Bar Association and a Supreme Court appointed member of the District XI Ethics Committee. Ms. Sprague is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, and is appointed to the NJSBA General Council and Family Law Executive Committee. Ms. Sprague is also the Co-Chair of the Early Settlement Panel Program in Passaic County as well as an expert panelist. She previously served a four year term on the District XI Fee Arbitration Committee. She has spoken at Continuing Legal Education classes held for other members of the bar.
Ms. Sprague was previously elected as a County Committee Person for the Passaic County Regular Republican Organization and carried a three year term. She is a former member of the Barry Croland Inns of Court, which is exclusively dedicated to matrimonial and family law. She is a former member of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce.
Awards
Ms. Sprague has been recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2011-2019). She has also been named by the American Institute of Legal Counsel as one of the 10 Best Client Satisfaction for Family Law and Top 10 Under 40 in New Jersey.
* Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. Only about two percent of the attorneys practicing in the State of New Jersey are Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. Erin B. Brueche, Alison Dunn, Jessica Ragno Sprague, Carmela L. Novi, Laura M. Mendonca, Rachel E. Partyka, Veronica R. Norgaard, Robyn N. Howlett, Dianna C. Cavaliere, Jennifer Varga, and managing partner, Bari Zell Weinberger, can count themselves among this select few.
* Super Lawyers is 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.
* American Institute of Family Law (10 Best Client Satisfaction; Top 10 Under 40) “To be named an attorney must be formally nominated by the board, client, and/or fellow Attorney; have attained the highest degree of professional achievement in his or her field of law; and having done so with an impeccable Client Satisfaction rating. To learn more about the selection process see www.aiofla.org. No aspect of this has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
* Super Lawyers is 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.
Areas of Practice:
Certifications / Specialties:
Certified Matrimonial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
Bar Admissions:
New Jersey
U.S. District Court of New Jersey
Education:
Seton Hall University of Law School, Newark, New Jersey
Fairleigh Dickinson University, College at Florham, Madison, New Jersey
Awards / Recognition:
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Passaic County Bar Association — Family Law Section
New Jersey State Bar Association — Family Law Executive Committee
Barry Croland Inns of Court
Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce
Elected Official, County Committee, Passaic County Regular Republican Organization
Schedule a Consultation with Jessica Ragno Sprague
Jessica Sprague is located in our Parsippany, Morris County office. To schedule a free initial consultation call (888) 888-0919 or click to schedule online.
