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Leah Tarantino Cintineo

Partner

About Leah

Leah is chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department and Family Law Practice Group. She represents clients in divorce and post-divorce matters, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody cases, and child support litigation. She also has years of experience handling divorce matters involving businesses, complex financial issues, and extensive marital estates, as well as preparing QDROs for the division of retirement assets at the completion of a divorce.

Drawing on her experience as a criminal prosecutor, Leah excels at making powerful arguments to the courts and creating strategies to help her clients reach a favorable outcome — while minimizing stress and emotional toll. A trustworthy, compassionate, and effective advocate, Leah applies a personal approach to each case and listens closely to clients to discern what is most important to them.

Leah practices in both Supreme and Family Courts throughout the Seventh Judicial District, serves on the Attorneys for Children panel for the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and is a certified collaborative divorce attorney and member of the Collaborative Law Association of the Rochester Area (CLARA). Her insightful interpersonal skills and ability to strongly negotiate in litigated court matters or in a collaborative setting have had a positive impact on the lives of many families throughout Western New York.

Practice Areas

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Monroe County Bar Association and Family Law Section member
  • Ontario County Bar Association, member and former President
  • Collaborative Law Association of Rochester Area (CLARA), member
  • Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys (GRAWA), member and President of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors
  • Seventh Judicial District Attorney Grievance Committee, former member
  • Society for the Protection and Care of Children, former President and former Board member

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Rochester, NY
  • 2026 Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record’s Power 50 Law List
  • 2024-2026 Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record’s Power List for Litigation
  • 2024-2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Honoree
  • 2022 and 2023 The Daily Record’s Power 20 List in Family Law
  • 2016-2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars Honoree
  • 2022 The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal Legal Excellence Award for Pro Bono Excellence
  • 2019 Rochester Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” Award Recipient
  • 2017 Honorary Michael F. Dillon Attorneys for Children Award Recipient
  • 2016 Rochester Business Alliance ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalist
  • 2015 The Daily Record’s “Up and Coming Attorney” Attorney” Award Recipient

Education

  • Albany Law School, J.D.
  • State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo, B.A.

Admissions

  • New York State
  • Connecticut
  • Virginia
  • District of Columbia
“During one of the most difficult times in my life (to date), Leah Cintineo was there to shepherd me through the divorce process with professionalism, knowledgeable guidance, kindness, and patience. I really appreciated her no-nonsense approach to tough situations. She was incredibly responsive when I needed her to be, but not over zealous to rack up those billable hours. . .”
S.S., Family Law client

News & Insights

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