Vikki 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 as and children as charities; and the innovator of a unique and realistic approach to a divorce management." Bringing together her insights as a divorce attorney, her childhood experience of her own parents a divorce, and years of careful listening to clients and friends, Ziegler as 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 as office in the Domestic Violence Unit and volunteered at a Battered Women as 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 as 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 one. 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 a 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. 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 a 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 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 two books, a work of fiction and movie entitled a Love, Lies and Litigation" a chick-lit legal thriller and non-fiction work entitled.The All-Star Divorce" in which she details her as 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 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 you Know Your Limits," respectively.

Charitable causes always have been an important aspect of Zieglers' life. As a volunteer with Make a Wish Foundation is 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 is  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 is an organization for indigent and battered women who continually exceeds her yearly requirement for New JerseyVikki 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 womens and children's charities; and the innovator of a unique and realistic approach to a divorce management." Bringing together her insights as a divorce attorney, her childhood experience of her own parent's 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.

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.

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 one. 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. 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 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 two books, a work of fiction and movie entitled "Love, Lies and Litigation" a chick-lit legal thriller 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 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 I'll children as 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 is 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.