Portrait of Rawan Hmoud

Rawan Hmoud

Principal, Practice Group Leader - Family Law (North)

Rawan Hmoud is a dedicated matrimonial and family law attorney with nearly two decades of experience serving clients in New Jersey and has expanded her practice to include New York. As a principal attorney and Practice Group Leader for Family Law (North) at Offit Kurman, Rawan ensures that her clients receive passionate and personalized legal representation tailored to their unique needs, whether they are contemplating marriage, navigating divorce, facing complex financial matters, contesting custody, or anticipating interstate/international jurisdictional challenges.

Rawan’s legal career is further distinguished by her involvement in significant cases, including the published New Jersey Appellate Division decision Tannen v. Tannen, which addressed the intersection of trusts and divorce. This decision has had a lasting impact on how courts handle trust distributions in matrimonial disputes.

Prior to joining Offit Kurman, Rawan was a partner at a respected boutique matrimonial law firm, focusing on intricate family law cases. Her legal journey began as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable James B. Convery, J.S.C. (retired) in Essex County’s Family Part, one of New Jersey’s busiest vicinages. This experience offered her invaluable insights into the family court process. She often volunteers as a panelist for the Matrimonial Early Settlement Program in Bergen and Essex counties to assist in resolving matters.

Rawan offers a comprehensive range of services, including divorce, alimony, equitable distribution, custody arrangements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support, and mediation. Known for her ability to navigate sensitive family law issues, she employs both strategic thinking and empathy in her practice, striving for positive outcomes for all her clients. Her commitment to clear communication and client engagement has earned her a reputation for being approachable and responsive.

A proud Seton Hall University School of Law graduate, Rawan actively engages with her legal community. She is a member of several bar associations, including the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Bergen County Bar Association Family Law Committee. Rawan has served on the New Jersey Supreme Court Family Practice Committee and the District Ethics Committee. Passionate about mentoring young lawyers, she participates in legal education initiatives, sharing her knowledge and experience in family law.

In addition to her professional commitments, Rawan volunteers her time by providing pro bono legal services to underserved litigants, working with organizations like Volunteer Lawyers for Justice. Her commitment to justice for all reflects her dedication to diversity and inclusion in the legal field. Recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law and honored as a Rising Star by New Jersey Super Lawyers for multiple years, Rawan continues to build her reputation as a trusted advocate in family law.*

Rawan invites potential clients to reach out for a virtual consultation to discuss how she can assist them in navigating their family law matters, including divorce, custody, litigation, and mediation.

*Not approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

    Education

    • Seton Hall University (J.D.)
    • Rutgers University (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New Jersey
    • New York

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

    Professional Affiliations

    • New Jersey State Bar Association Membership Committee, Member
    • New York State Bar Association, Member
    • The Essex County Bar Association, Member
    • The Essex County Barry I. Croland Family Law Inns of Court, Member
    • Essex County Matrimonial Early Settlement Program, Volunteer Panelist
    • Bergen County Bar Association, Member
    • Bergen County Bar Association Family Law Committee, Member
    • Bergen County Matrimonial Early Settlement Program, Volunteer Panelist
    • The New Jersey Supreme Court, Family Practice Committee, 2013-2023
    • The District Ethics Committee (District XIII), Appointed Member, 2013-2019
    • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, New Jersey Chapter, Member
    • Provides Pro Bono legal services to under-served litigants, Volunteer

    Recognitions

    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law (2024-2027)*
    • Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, Pro Bono Spotlight, October 2022*
    • Selected to New Jersey Super Lawyers® for Family Law (2027)*
    • Selected to New Jersey Rising Stars® for Family Law (2012-2022)*
    • Best NJ Lawyers for Families-Family Law, New Jersey Family Magazine (2026)*
    • Top Attorney, New Jersey Monthly*
    • Top Ten Family Law Attorney Award (under the age of 40), National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc., 2015 and 2018*
    • Top Ten Attorney Award (under the age of 40), American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016-2018*
    • New Jersey’s Outstanding Young Lawyers, 2014*

    *Not approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

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