Joseph P. Joe Cadicina

Joseph P. Joe Cadicina

Family Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Morristown, New Jersey
29+ years experience
Cadicina Law LLC
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36 Cattano Avenue, 6th Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Joseph P. Cadicina is the managing member of the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of divorce/matrimonial/family law and related matters. He previously served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mark M. Russello, J.S.C., Family Division, Bergen County.Mr. Cadicina is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. He received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School where he obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree with Distinction.Mr. Cadicina is a member of the Bergen and Morris County Bar Association’s, Family Law Sections, as well as serving on the board of trustees for Morris County Bar Association where he was 2021 President.He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and serves on the Family Law Executive Committee. Mr. Cadicina is also a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey Association for Justice, New Jersey Chapter formerly known as the New Jersey Trial Lawyer Association.In addition, he is a Master of the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court.Mr. Cadicina is a Court Approved Economic Mediator for Family Law Cases and performs private divorce mediation for clients who seek alternative dispute resolution avenues to resolve their family law matters. He also serves as a Family Law Arbitrator.Mr. Cadicina was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2016. In 2025 he was selected as Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers. He has been selected by Best Lawyers in field of Family Law Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration.Joseph P. Cadicina has been selected for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers* list as published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine for Family Law over the last 15 years and listed as Top 100 as published in NJ Monthly magazine.He has been Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence with High Ethical Standing by Martindale-Hubbell ® in the practice areas of Family Law, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Matrimonial Law, Mediation and General Practice.Mr. Cadicina served as the President of the Board of Directors for the Northern New Jersey American Heart Association and its Gala and Walk Committees.Mr. Cadicina was the 2021 President of the Morris County Bar Association and 2019 President of the Morris County Bar Foundation. Joseph P. Cadicina is the managing member of the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of divorce/matrimonial/family law and related matters. He previously served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mark M. Russello, J.S.C., Family Division, Bergen County.Mr. Cadicina is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. He received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School where he obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree with Distinction.Mr. Cadicina is a member of the Bergen and Morris County Bar Association’s, Family Law Sections, as well as serving on the board of trustees for Morris County Bar Association where he was 2021 President.He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and serves on the Family Law Executive Committee. Mr. Cadicina is also a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey Association for Justice, New Jersey Chapter formerly known as the New Jersey Trial Lawyer Association.In addition, he is a Master of the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court.Mr. Cadicina is a Court Approved Economic Mediator for Family Law Cases and performs private divorce mediation for clients who seek alternative dispute resolution avenues to resolve their family law matters. He also serves as a Family Law Arbitrator.Mr. Cadicina was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2016. In 2025 he was selected as Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers. He has been selected by Best Lawyers in field of Family Law Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration.Joseph P. Cadicina has been selected for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers* list as published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine for Family Law over the last 15 years and listed as Top 100 as published in NJ Monthly magazine.He has been Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence with High Ethical Standing by Martindale-Hubbell ® in the practice areas of Family Law, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Matrimonial Law, Mediation and General Practice.Mr. Cadicina served as the President of the Board of Directors for the Northern New Jersey American Heart Association and its Gala and Walk Committees.Mr. Cadicina was the 2021 President of the Morris County Bar Association and 2019 President of the Morris County Bar Foundation. Joseph P. Cadicina is the managing member of the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of divorce/matrimonial/family law and related matters. He previously served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mark M. Russello, J.S.C., Family Division, Bergen County. Mr. Cadicina is a member of the Bergen and Morris County Bar Association’s, Family Law Sections, as well as serving on the board of trustees for Morris County Bar Association where he was 2021 President. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and serves on the Family Law Executive Committee. Mr. Cadicina is also a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey Association for Justice, New Jersey Chapter formerly known as the New Jersey Trial Lawyer Association. In addition, he is a Master of the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court. Mr. Cadicina is a Court Approved Economic Mediator for Family Law Cases and performs private divorce mediation for clients who seek alternative dispute resolution avenues to resolve their family law matters. He also serves as a Family Law Arbitrator. Mr. Cadicina was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2016. In 2025 he was selected as Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers. He has been selected by Best Lawyers in field of Family Law Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration. Joseph P. Cadicina has been selected for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers* list as published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine for Family Law over the last 15 years and listed as Top 100 as published in NJ Monthly magazine. He has been Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence with High Ethical Standing by Martindale-Hubbell ® in the practice areas of Family Law, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Matrimonial Law, Mediation and General Practice. Mr. Cadicina served as the President of the Board of Directors for the Northern New Jersey American Heart Association and its Gala and Walk Committees. Mr. Cadicina was the 2021 President of the Morris County Bar Association and 2019 President of the Morris County Bar Foundation.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Family Law Arbitration, Newark (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Family Law Arbitration, Newark (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Family Law Mediation, Newark (2019)
  • Recognized: Family Law
  • Recognized: Family Law Arbitration
  • Recognized: Family Law Mediation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

  • Western Michigan University, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1996
  • Seton Hall University, Bachelors Degree, graduated 1992

Reviews

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Elizabeth Turner

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who guided me through a complex divorce

Navigating my high-conflict divorce was overwhelming, but Joseph Cadicina provided the steady, expert guidance I desperately needed. With nearly three decades focused on matrimonial law, his deep knowledge of New Jersey family courts was immediately apparent. He didn't just react; he strategically anticipated opposing counsel's moves, which saved significant time and emotional distress. His background as a judicial clerk gives him unique insight into how judges evaluate cases, a perspective he used to frame our arguments powerfully. While his recent Lawyer of the Year recognitions speak volumes, it was his personal commitment that truly stood out. He was always prepared, explained every option with clarity, and secured a settlement that protected my children's future and my financial stability. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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