Vikki Ziegler
Vikki Ziegler ReelVikki S. Ziegler, Esq. is a multi-layered talent: a practicing attorney of matrimonial law and civil
litigation; a television personality known for her commentaries on high-profile cases; an active
volunteer for women’s and children’s charities; and the innovator of a unique and realistic
approach to “divorce management.” Bringing together her insights as a divorce attorney, her
childhood experience of her own parents’ divorce, and years of careful listening to clients and
friends, Ziegler’s approach seeks to de-stigmatize divorce by allowing its empowering aspects
to triumph. Her concrete pre-marital tips help couples avoid the pitfalls that can lead to divorce,
and her step-by-step impact-management guide will prevent emotional and financial devastation
for those facing the inevitable. Capable, qualified and compassionate, Ziegler holds a folio of
accomplishments that speak for themselves.
litigation; a television personality known for her commentaries on high-profile cases; an active
volunteer for women’s and children’s charities; and the innovator of a unique and realistic
approach to “divorce management.” Bringing together her insights as a divorce attorney, her
childhood experience of her own parents’ divorce, and years of careful listening to clients and
friends, Ziegler’s approach seeks to de-stigmatize divorce by allowing its empowering aspects
to triumph. Her concrete pre-marital tips help couples avoid the pitfalls that can lead to divorce,
and her step-by-step impact-management guide will prevent emotional and financial devastation
for those facing the inevitable. Capable, qualified and compassionate, Ziegler holds a folio of
accomplishments that speak for themselves.
Ziegler is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she studied Political Science,
Sociology and Spanish, and Quinnipiac College School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. While
a student, she served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Jerome Hornblaas in the Criminal
Part of the State Supreme Court of New York and, in Rhode Island, worked for the Public
Defender’s office in the Domestic Violence Unit and volunteered at a Battered Women’s Shelter.
Sociology and Spanish, and Quinnipiac College School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. While
a student, she served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Jerome Hornblaas in the Criminal
Part of the State Supreme Court of New York and, in Rhode Island, worked for the Public
Defender’s office in the Domestic Violence Unit and volunteered at a Battered Women’s Shelter.
Following law school graduation in 1998, Ziegler returned to her home state of New Jersey,
where she served as a clerk to the Honorable Michael K. Diamond, presiding Judge in the
Family Division of the Superior Court in Passaic County. While under Diamond’s tutelage, she
trained as a mediator in small claims and landlord tenant matters, knowledge she has applied to
her work as a divorce lawyer. Viewing mediation and settlement as the most beneficial outcome
for all, she has successfully settled 99% of her cases to date.
where she served as a clerk to the Honorable Michael K. Diamond, presiding Judge in the
Family Division of the Superior Court in Passaic County. While under Diamond’s tutelage, she
trained as a mediator in small claims and landlord tenant matters, knowledge she has applied to
her work as a divorce lawyer. Viewing mediation and settlement as the most beneficial outcome
for all, she has successfully settled 99% of her cases to date.
In 1999, Ziegler entered private practice, specializing in the areas of matrimonial and civil litigation.
She is a member of the Passaic County, Essex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations,
as well as a member of the Northern New Jersey and Family Law Inns of Court. Over the course
of her career, honors and distinctions have made steady arrival. Most recently, she was
nominated and appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to the District XI Ethics
Committee for Passaic County, a four year term of which she has completed two and was just
appointed as the Chairperson. She was appointed to the Child Custody and Parenting Committee
of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. In 2006, she was chosen as
one of the “Top 40 Lawyers under 40” by the New Jersey Law Journal followed by the same
recognition in 2008 by New Jersey Business News for her professional excellence and her
commitment to her community. In 2010, she was recognized as a rising star in the Super
Lawyers Magazine and was named Top 50 Women in Business by the New Jersey Business
News in March 2010. For the past six years she has served as an Executive Panel Chair in
Passaic, Morris and Essex Counties, assisting with recommendations for divorce settlement
solutions. She also has volunteered her time and expertise to sit as a Moot Court Judge for
Rutgers law students.
She is a member of the Passaic County, Essex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations,
as well as a member of the Northern New Jersey and Family Law Inns of Court. Over the course
of her career, honors and distinctions have made steady arrival. Most recently, she was
nominated and appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to the District XI Ethics
Committee for Passaic County, a four year term of which she has completed two and was just
appointed as the Chairperson. She was appointed to the Child Custody and Parenting Committee
of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. In 2006, she was chosen as
one of the “Top 40 Lawyers under 40” by the New Jersey Law Journal followed by the same
recognition in 2008 by New Jersey Business News for her professional excellence and her
commitment to her community. In 2010, she was recognized as a rising star in the Super
Lawyers Magazine and was named Top 50 Women in Business by the New Jersey Business
News in March 2010. For the past six years she has served as an Executive Panel Chair in
Passaic, Morris and Essex Counties, assisting with recommendations for divorce settlement
solutions. She also has volunteered her time and expertise to sit as a Moot Court Judge for
Rutgers law students.
As an authoritative and motivational speaker, Ziegler shines. She has spoken on how to cope
with the pressures of working for a judge and the law clerks role for their tenure at the law clerk
“Boot Camp” for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New Jersey Chapter), on the
First Amendment at the Institute of American and Talmudic Law for Continuing Legal Education
for Attorneys, and on divorce and money for numerous accounting firms, including Merrill Lynch.
In fact, Ziegler has been chosen to speak at a CPA convention where top accountants are
gathering to discuss litigation tactics when facing forensic accountants in the context of trial. She
also has taught the two day Family Law Practice seminar for the Institute For Continuing Legal
Education with the Homorable Michael k. Diamond for over 150 lawyers.
with the pressures of working for a judge and the law clerks role for their tenure at the law clerk
“Boot Camp” for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New Jersey Chapter), on the
First Amendment at the Institute of American and Talmudic Law for Continuing Legal Education
for Attorneys, and on divorce and money for numerous accounting firms, including Merrill Lynch.
In fact, Ziegler has been chosen to speak at a CPA convention where top accountants are
gathering to discuss litigation tactics when facing forensic accountants in the context of trial. She
also has taught the two day Family Law Practice seminar for the Institute For Continuing Legal
Education with the Homorable Michael k. Diamond for over 150 lawyers.
She is often called on to give her expert advice on radio and has done dozens of interviews all over
the country on all legal topics. She also has her own radio show on www.blogtalkradio.com that
she hosts biweekly discussing dating and divorce.
Ziegler currently is awaiting publication of three books, a work of fiction and movie entitled “Love,
Lies and Litigation” a chick-lit legal thriller. The Premarial Survival Guide and non-fiction work
entitled “The All-Star Divorce” in which she details her “divorce management” approach to as
well as a self help guide detailing the experts needed to empower people before, during and after
a divorce. She has also finished her “Premarital Survival Guide” for those approaching marriage
to stay in it for the long haul. She also has co-authored legal articles for NY Divorce Magazine
and the New Jersey Law Journal, titled “How Can I Keep My Legal Fees Down During My
Divorce?” and “Know Your Limits,” respectively.
Charitable causes always have been an important aspect of Ziegler’s life. As a volunteer with
Make a Wish Foundation – which grants wishes for terminally ill children – she ran the gift giving
and charity events for the Passaic County Chapter for four years and met with families and
helped plan wishes. She also volunteers at soup kitchens in New York City, collects for Toys for
Tots each year, donates clothes for women in business, collects prom dresses and gowns for
Catherine’s Closet, contributes to Chai Life Line – a Jewish organization that gives guidance to
single mothers – and participates in food drives for the underprivileged with A Brand New Day
every year. Her pro bono work with Partners for Women and Justice – an organization for
indigent and battered women – continually exceeds her yearly requirement for New Jersey.
the country on all legal topics. She also has her own radio show on www.blogtalkradio.com that
she hosts biweekly discussing dating and divorce.
Ziegler currently is awaiting publication of three books, a work of fiction and movie entitled “Love,
Lies and Litigation” a chick-lit legal thriller. The Premarial Survival Guide and non-fiction work
entitled “The All-Star Divorce” in which she details her “divorce management” approach to as
well as a self help guide detailing the experts needed to empower people before, during and after
a divorce. She has also finished her “Premarital Survival Guide” for those approaching marriage
to stay in it for the long haul. She also has co-authored legal articles for NY Divorce Magazine
and the New Jersey Law Journal, titled “How Can I Keep My Legal Fees Down During My
Divorce?” and “Know Your Limits,” respectively.
Charitable causes always have been an important aspect of Ziegler’s life. As a volunteer with
Make a Wish Foundation – which grants wishes for terminally ill children – she ran the gift giving
and charity events for the Passaic County Chapter for four years and met with families and
helped plan wishes. She also volunteers at soup kitchens in New York City, collects for Toys for
Tots each year, donates clothes for women in business, collects prom dresses and gowns for
Catherine’s Closet, contributes to Chai Life Line – a Jewish organization that gives guidance to
single mothers – and participates in food drives for the underprivileged with A Brand New Day
every year. Her pro bono work with Partners for Women and Justice – an organization for
indigent and battered women – continually exceeds her yearly requirement for New Jersey.
