Jocelyn B. Hurwitz

Jocelyn has been ranked at the highest level by Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 for the Family/Matrimonial practice area, where a source says: "Jocelyn is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys that I have had the pleasure of working with. She is also extremely compassionate towards her clients."

Jocelyn serves as Chair of the firm’s Family Law Group. With many years of experience, she draws on the group’s collective expertise and creativity to deliver positive outcomes for her clients. Jocelyn collaborates closely with lawyers across the firm, both within and beyond her practice group, to achieve successful results, whether through settlement or at trial. Within the firm, Jocelyn values mentoring associates and supporting their professional growth through the firm’s Connecting Women @ CW initiative.

Jocelyn represents clients in court in family law matters ranging from complex financial issues to high conflict custody and parenting issues.  Jocelyn also counsels and assists clients who are interested in resolving their disputes through less adversarial processes, such as mediation and collaborative divorce. She appears in courts throughout Fairfield County and New Haven County and also represents clients as they mediate their cases or work collaboratively to resolve their legal issues.

Known for her diligence and practical approach to problem-solving, Jocelyn helps clients navigate emotionally complex situations with clarity and compassion. She ensures that clients remain informed throughout the legal process, always working toward achieving their goals in the most effective and efficient way possible.

In addition to being recognized by Chambers High Net Worth, Jocelyn has also been selected as a “Top 25 Women in Connecticut Super Lawyers^®” (2021-2024) and “Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers^®” (2022-2023). She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law and named to the Super Lawyers® list for Family law (2007-2024). Jocelyn has been honored with an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Active in her community, Jocelyn has been serving as the Board President at Cold Spring School in New Haven since 2021. An advocate for education, Jocelyn is a valued partner for Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders SUCCESS Program and Great Oaks Charter School career events in Bridgeport. She has also volunteered with CT Legal Services, Mercy Learning Center, and Team Woofgang & Co.

Education

Cornell Law School, J.D., 1992

Cornell University, B.S., 1989

Admissions

• Connecticut
• U.S. District Court District of Connecticut

Chambers High Net Worth, Family/Matrimonial, 2025

Best Lawyers in America^®, Family Law, 2013-2025

Best Lawyers in America^®, Family Law Arbitration, 2018-2025

Best Lawyers in America^®, Family Law Mediation, 2024-2025

Connecticut Super Lawyers^®, Family Law, 2007-2024

Connecticut Super Lawyers^®, "Top 25 Women in CT Super Lawyers Family Law, 2021-2024

Connecticut Super Lawyers^®, "Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers" Family Law, 2022-2023 

Martindale-Hubbell, AV^® Preeminent™ Peer Rating

Connecticut Law Tribune, Women in the Law, 2010

Moffly Media's "Top Lawyers in Fairfield County", Family Law, 2021, 2023-2024

News

Speaking Engagements

Publications

American Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association
    •  Family Law Section

Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
    •  Family Law Section

Casey Jaykus
203.337.4263
cjaykus@cohenandwolf.com

Kathy Tyszka
203.337.4154
ktyszka@cohenandwolf.com

Cold Spring School, Board President, 2021 – present (Board of Directors, 2008- present)