The Law Office of Hope R. Jay

About the Attorney

The Law Office of Hope R. Jay PLLC is a trusted family law attorney based in Buffalo, New York. With years of experience and a commitment to providing personalized legal services, Attorney Hope R. Jay is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of family law matters. Whether you are facing a divorce, child custody dispute, or need assistance with adoption or paternity issues, Attorney Jay is here to guide you through the legal process with compassion and expertise.

At The Law Office of Hope R. Jay PLLC, clients can expect attentive and responsive representation tailored to their unique needs. Attorney Jay understands that family law matters can be emotionally challenging, and she strives to provide her clients with the support and advocacy they need to achieve the best possible outcome for their case. From negotiation to litigation, Attorney Jay is prepared to fight for her clients’ rights and interests every step of the way.

If you are in need of a skilled and compassionate family law attorney in Buffalo, New York, look no further than The Law Office of Hope R. Jay PLLC. Contact Attorney Jay today to schedule a consultation and learn how she can assist you with your legal needs.

Practice Areas

Family law attorney

Client Reviews

JoAnna
1/30/2026
				Going through a divorce was the most difficult time in my life. I hired Hope through a trusted recommendation. As soon as I met Hope, I knew that I wasn't going to be just another client. She was empathetic, understanding and extremely knowledgeable of the kind of challenges I was facing and put my mind at ease throughout the whole process. She was very compassionate and showed empathy more like a friend than my divorce attorney. Hope also founded The Center for Hope, which is a non-profit foundation that provides legal counseling, mental health support, financial advise and holistic healing for survivors of narcissistic abuse. I'm so honored to have worked with her throughout this process and highly recommend her if you are looking for these qualities in a divorce attorney.
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Jaime DiFrancesco
7/17/2025
				I have reached out to Hope a few times over several years. Her experiences & wealthy of knowledge in abuse is what led me to retain her as my attorney. I have worked with multiple attorneys through a 10 year span. No attorney compared to Hope Jay's promptness in handling matters. She was on the ball & dealing with things sometimes in as little as minutes of me informing her of problematic situations.

She has a big heart, which you can find evidence of through her work (attorney, podcasts, founder of Center for Hope, WNY).

To anyone needing help treading the waters of abusive relationships.... Hope will not disappoint you. Her & her program are top notch advocates. I am a more rounded person (and heartbroken at how many suffer) through my involvement with Hope & her many ways of helping the community and beyond. Five star rating without any hesitation!
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Meghan Harman
5/19/2025
				I truly can not say enough about Hope. She is the most professional, intelligent and understanding lawyer. As a therapist who works directly with clients impacted by DV and NA, I highly recommend Hope for legal services to my clients DAILY. Go nowhere else.
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Jennifer W.
5/15/2025
				5 Stars



I highly recommend Hope Jay!  I hired her after my ex took me back to court nearly a decade after our divorce. From the start, Hope was knowledgeable, kind, and caring. I felt fully supported throughout the process. She took the time to review all the facts, and even coordinated with my ex’s attorney—providing information my ex had withheld from his own legal counsel. In the end, my ex dropped the case just before it was scheduled to go before a judge.



If you’re divorcing a narcissist or dealing with one post-divorce, I cannot recommend Hope enough. She understands the narcissist’s playbook and knows exactly how to handle their tactics. Working with her brought me peace of mind, and I’m so grateful for her expertise and support.
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Lynn Dearmyer
5/08/2025
				I hired Hope to represent me in my VERY contentious divorce that ended up being complicated when COVID hit and my ex decided to be pro se. Hope was tireless in her fight for me to finally get to the end despite lots of wacky things that popped up. She informed me every step of the way, listened when I needed an ear, kicked me in the butt when I needed it (which is a reason I hired her), and navigated the wackiness with ease. I have recommended her to many friends and they have also been happy with her services. If I ever got married again (I won't) I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
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