Meet Alicia M. Crowe, JD.
Legal Strategist • Advocate for Fathers • Author of Real Dads Stand Up!
If you're a father trying to navigate child support, custody, or co-parenting — and you’re tired of feeling dismissed, unheard, or overwhelmed — you're in the right place.
I’m Alicia M. Crowe, JD., a former Deputy Town Attorney and long-time family law attorney in New York. For over two decades, I’ve stood in courtrooms and communities across the country advocating for justice, fairness, and clarity — especially for Black fathers and families trying to make sense of a legal system that often feels stacked against them.
You may know me from my book, Real Dads Stand Up! What Every Single Father Should Know About Child Support, Rights, and Custody — or maybe you’ve heard me on the radio or seen me speaking at conferences about fatherhood, legal navigation, and standing tall in the face of a system that too often shuts dads out.
What I’ve learned — and what I now offer through this consulting service — is that sometimes you don’t need a lawyer in court. You need someone to break it down, tell you the truth, and show you your options before things get out of hand.
That’s what I do.
Through Real Dads Stand Up Legal Consulting, I provide confidential one-on-one sessions where I help you:
Understand your rights as a father
Prepare for family court or child support hearings
Strategize your next steps in a smart, grounded, and informed way
Shift from frustration and fear to clarity and confidence
This is not about sugarcoating. It’s about equipping you with what you need to take meaningful action — with dignity, wisdom, and a plan.
My approach has been adopted by state and local agencies across the country, including the New York State Office of Child Support Enforcement, and I’ve trained countless service providers and community leaders on how to better serve fathers just like you.
Now I’m here to work directly with you.
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I'm here to help.
You're not alone. You’re not powerless. You’re still their father—and that matters!
More than 2 decades of experience.
Alicia M. Crowe, JD. Has worked extensively as a family law attorney in New York. She has appeared around the country as a legal analyst and speaker on the topic of Navigating the Legal System as it relates to Black fathers and families. Her book, “Real Dads Stand Up! What Every Single Father Should Know about Child Support Rights and Custody is widely respected in the legal and fatherhood/family community. Her approach to dealing with the issue of responsible fatherhood as it relates to understanding the legal system has been adopted by the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance and the New York State Office of Child Support Enforcement as well as many other agencies, organizations and service providers who work with fathers. With her energy, passion and wit, she informs and inspires her audiences.
Former Deputy Town Attorney, Alicia M. Crowe, JD, is a partner in the Crowe Law Group, LLC. with her identical twin sister, Alice T. Crowe. She holds a B.A. Degree in Political Science from Adelphi University and a J.D. Degree from Howard University School of Law.

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Family Law is constantly evolving, and attorneys face many dynamics that can impact their ability to represent clients effectively. As legal standards shift and societal norms evolve, family-related issues—such as child custody, support, and parental rights—become increasingly complex. Consulting with a seasoned attorney like Alicia Crowe can help you to represent your clients better. Alicia has valuable wisdom and over two decades of experience. It's like having a mentor to guide you in your Family Law matter.
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