Criminal and Family Law in Chautauqua County

At Goodell (Good L) & Rankin we provide legal advice & counsel for several different areas. Trust our experience as criminal law attorneys, divorce & family law attorneys and DUI / DWI attorneys. Also divorce and custody & support cases. Goodell & Rankin also specializes in felony cases, traffic issues, misdemeanors, will, estates, health care proxies, unlicensed operation & underage driving. If your legal needs include real estate & property needs, including - residential, commercial, lake rights, gas & timber & zoning questions, trust the Law Office of Goodell & Rankin. Goodell & Rankin - A general service law firm.  Proudly serving Jamestown , NY and all of Chautauqua County.

Are you stressing about getting a divorce and tired of being in an unhappy marriage? In most states divorce is noted as the termination of a marriage and stands as a decree by the court that a legitimate marriage is no longer in existence. When a divorce is established, it leaves both parties at liberty to remarry if and when the opportunity may arise. A divorce also determines the separation of property as well as child custody and child support arrangements.

Although a divorce can be an emotional process, the majority of cases do not end up in a dispute trial. To ensure that a dispute trial does not occur, lawyers often assist during mediations between the two parties. They do this to ensure that a fair solution is agreed upon by both sides. In order to receive approval of this agreed upon solution, the mediation process must be presented to a judge by the lawyer and/or lawyers as well as the two parties involved. The court can make a decision for the parties, if they are unable to settle upon an agreement based on support, custody, and/or property

Criminal Law

We have an extensive practice covering everything from vehicle and traffic infractions through major felonies. This includes, but is not limited to, speeding and other motor vehicle infractions, driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation, petit larceny, assault, burglary, robbery, drug cases both minor and major, as well as homicide cases. The firm’s practice includes the local criminal courts, city court, county court, supreme court, and the appellate courts, as well as all levels of the federal courts.

Family Law

If you have considered seeking legal counsel with regard to a difficult family situation, you have probably been intimidated by the legal process. We are sensitive to these concerns and handle each and every situation with compassion, integrity and discretion. The firm handles virtually every aspect of family law including divorce, support enforcement, visitation, and custody in the trial and appellate courts in addition to serving as law guardians

Real Estate

At some time in their lives, nearly every person buys or sells property. The purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment an individual will ever undertake. Careful consideration should be given to the attorney you choose to represent your interests.

The complexity of real estate transactions often creates the need for a broad range of legal advice. Firm attorneys have the breadth and diversity of knowledge to advise clients on a virtually all issues. We offer services involving all areas of real estate, expanding far beyond the buying and selling of a family home. The firm has the capacity to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, corporations, lending institutions or other organizations.

Proudly serving the greater Chautauqua County, NY area!