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Sarah Williams

Verified Expert

Tenant Rights Attorney & Housing Law Specialist

8+ years experience
Juris Doctor (JD)

About Sarah

Sarah Williams is a licensed attorney with over 8 years of experience specializing in landlord-tenant law and housing rights. She earned her Juris Doctor from NYU School of Law, where she was an editor of the Journal of Law and Social Change. Sarah is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and California.

Throughout her career, Sarah has represented hundreds of tenants in disputes involving lease violations, security deposit returns, habitability issues, and unlawful evictions. She has successfully argued cases before housing courts in multiple jurisdictions and has been instrumental in several landmark tenant protection cases.

Before transitioning to consulting and content creation, Sarah served as a staff attorney at a nonprofit legal aid organization, where she provided free legal services to low-income renters. She remains an active volunteer with tenant advocacy groups and regularly conducts free legal clinics for first-time renters.

Sarah is passionate about tenant education and believes that informed renters are empowered renters. Her goal is to help readers understand their rights, navigate complex lease agreements, and avoid common pitfalls in the rental process.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

NYU School of Law

2015

BA, Political Science

Columbia University

2012

Certifications & Memberships

  • New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey State Bar
  • California State Bar
  • American Bar Association - Real Property Section

Credentials

Juris Doctor (JD)Licensed Attorney - NY, NJ, CAHousing Law Specialist

Areas of Expertise

  • Landlord-Tenant Law
  • Lease Agreement Analysis
  • Tenant Rights
  • Eviction Defense
  • Security Deposit Law

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