About
Kimberly Gandy Jinks, Esq. | Family Law Attorney & Mediator | Princeton, NJ
Strategic. Experienced. Personally Committed.
Kimberly Gandy Jinks, Esq. is a family law attorney and New Jersey court certified family law mediator serving clients in Princeton, Mercer County, and surrounding communities, including Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Hunterdon counties. As the founder of the Jinks Law Firm, LLC, she focuses exclusively on:
- divorce
- child custody
- child support
- parenting time
- alimony
- equitable distribution
- domestic violence matters
- post-judgment enforcement
- prenuptial agreements
Attorney Jinks is a trained collaborative law practitioner and a Mercer County Bar Association leader with deep roots in the Princeton legal community. She brings both strategic advocacy and a structured mediation approach to help families navigate New Jersey’s family court system – whether through litigation, settlement, or alternative dispute resolution. The Jinks Law Firm, LLC, is located at the Princeton Commerce Center, 29 Emmons Drive, Suite G40, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. To schedule a consultation, call or text (609) 803-3100 or use the online scheduler at http://www.jinkslawfirm.com (contact us).
Divorce is one of the most destabilizing experiences a person can face.
You may be trying to protect your children, your financial future, and your dignity — all at once.
You want resolution.
But you cannot afford vulnerability.
That balance requires strategy — and direct, experienced guidance.
A Different Kind of Representation
I have practiced as a family law attorney in New Jersey for more than 27 years. Since 2012, I have worked as a solopreneur.
When you hire my firm, you work directly with me — not a junior associate, not a rotating team of attorneys, and not a case manager who has never stood in court.
Your strategy, your negotiations, and your court appearances are cared for directly by me from beginning to end.
In larger firms, clients are often shuffled between attorneys. Important details get diluted. Strategy becomes fragmented.
That does not happen with me.
Consistency matters in divorce.
So does accountability.
Prepared for Resolution — Ready for Litigation
My approach is simple:
Resolve matters intelligently whenever possible —
but prepare every case as if it may require litigation.
As a trained mediator listed on the New Jersey Court’s Economic Mediators Roster, I understand how cases are resolved outside the courtroom. I regularly serve as a panelist for the Early Settlement Panel in Mercer County, evaluating complex financial divorce matters before trial.
I have seen what works.
I have also seen what fails.
That perspective allows me to:
- Anticipate opposing strategies
- Identify realistic settlement parameters
- Protect clients from avoidable financial mistakes
- Recognize when litigation becomes necessary
Preparation creates leverage.
Leverage creates options.
Options create better outcomes.
Experience That Provides Insight
My legal career began with a judicial clerkship from 1996–1997, where I gained first-hand insight into how judges evaluate cases. My mediation skills began then as well.
I later served for six years as a Trustee of the Mercer County Bar Association and have been a long-standing Co-Chair of its Family Law Committee.
These leadership roles provided valuable experience working closely with attorneys and judges throughout the region — experience that directly informs how I advise my clients.
Who I Represent
I work with professionals, business owners, and parents who:
- Want to protect their custody position
- Need clarity regarding alimony or asset division
- Value thoughtful, strategic decision-making
- Prefer structure over emotional reaction
If you are looking for unnecessary litigation, I am not the right attorney.
If you are looking for steady guidance, clear analysis, and personal accountability throughout your case, I can help.
Replacing Chaos With Structure
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed.
My role is to replace uncertainty with clarity — and emotion with strategy.
Divorce will always be personal.
Your legal decisions should not be reactive.
If you are ready to approach this thoughtfully and protect what matters most, schedule a confidential consultation.