Known for building meaningful relationships with her clients, Rose Marie offers honest guidance and realistic strategies tailored to each individual’s needs. Her approach centers on understanding the emotional and legal complexities of each case, and helping clients move forward with strength and confidence.
Before joining Smedley Law Group, Rose Marie was an attorney at Mattleman, Weinroth & Miller, and served for more than 20 years as an Assistant Prosecutor in Burlington County. During her tenure, she supervised the Family Section, which includes both the Domestic Violence and Juvenile Units, and worked in the Grand Jury, Insurance Fraud, and Sexual Assault Units, and was a certified police academy instructor. Her extensive courtroom experience, combined with her leadership in these emotionally charged and high-stakes areas of law, gives her a distinctive perspective and skill set that is invaluable in family law. Rose Marie is fluent in Spanish, enabling her to effectively serve a diverse range of clients.
In addition to her legal work, Rose Marie remains active in her community and currently serves as a Board Member of the Burlington County Family Support Organization.
She earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida Atlantic University.
The main reason I became a lawyer was to help people. Throughout my career, I’ve been focused on supporting individuals and families during some of the most difficult times in their lives. My years as a prosecutor sharpened my courtroom skills and gave me a deep understanding of emotionally intense, high-stakes situations—many of which mirror what our clients face in family law. Being able to use that experience to help them improve their lives with solutions and stability is one of the most fulfilling parts of my work.
When clients work with me, they can expect a nuanced understanding of their situation, compassion for their challenges, and honest advice grounded in both experience and practicality. I focus on empowering my clients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions—because that’s the foundation for lasting, positive resolutions.
Our experienced team of attorneys have chosen to devote their entire practice to family law, ensuring you have a support system of strong litigators who’ll work on your behalf in your unique situation. We listen and talk with you to determine your goals and desired outcomes, and then work with you to achieve them through our advocacy.
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