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Tara Whelan
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Biography
Attorney Tara Whelan of the Law Office of Tara Whelan serves clients throughout greater New York City in criminal defense representation. She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University of Law and immediately opened her practice fighting for those accused of crimes. Her practice is focused exclusively on defending offenses ranging from assault and battery to drunk driving, drug crimes, domestic violence, sex offenses, gun crimes, fraud-related crimes, violent crimes, and more. She is admitted in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and holds a certification by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration in Standards Field Sobriety Tests. Attorney Whelan handles cases from investigation to arrest, arraignment, to trial and all phases in between. She is known as a fearless advocate in New York courts. Free consultations are available. Call today.
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Tara Whelan
225 Broadway, Suite 715, New York, NY, 10007
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Tara Whelan's Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best in the biz
Excellent lawyer, couldn't have asked for better representation. She fought for me until the very end. Thanks Tara!
Posted by Karen Kane | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very good experience
I would highly recommend Tara. She was professional, helpful and compassionate. She explained everything and made the experience as painless as possible.
Posted by Teka | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney in New York
Tara has been an attorney less than 10 years but performs with excellence. She demonstrates confidence, professionalism and poise. She is a stellar attorney. Well respected in the core room. Prompt, charismatic and patient. You would do yourself a deserve if you did not consult with her. You will kno...
Posted by Andrew | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Could not have found a better lawyer
I was referred to Tara Whelan through a good friend when I needed to find a good criminal defense attorney. From the very first meeting, through meetings with witnesses, through negotiations with the DA, I felt complete confidence in Tara. She explained everything to me as we went along and in the e...
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
An amazing attorney that you want on your side
I recently needed the help of an attorney and turned to Tara. I’m so glad I did. She is non-judgmental and extremely committed to helping her clients. Tara went did extensive research to understand my situation, and she put together a strategy that will help protect me. She’s a smart, compassiona...
Tara Whelan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tara is an absolute pitbull; I wouldn't work with any other criminal defense attorney in the five boroughs."
"Tough as nails. One of the best."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Whelan. She is a tough, dedicated, and highly skilled criminal defense attorney. Any decent lawyer can obtain good results in easy cases -- Ms. Whelan wins the hard ones. I also have the pleasure of knowing her personally and can say that her dedication to her work and clients is not just a face that she puts on for her clients, it is who she is as a person."
"I endorse this lawyer.Tara is knowledgeable, reliable and very competent in the field of criminal defense. I recommend her most highly."
"I endorse this lawyer.Tara is a great trial lawyer. We have worked together on serious felonies and have had amazing results, including trial acquittal. A plus attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tara since the start of her career, and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the best criminal lawyers I have ever worked with. I have been practicing criminal law for over 25 years and have worked with hundreds of attorneys, but when someone asks me to refer them to a criminal lawyer that I trust and respect, Tara is the first attorney I will refer anyone to. And if I ever needed a criminal lawyer for myself, Tara is the attorney I would call."
"Tara is a fearless advocate. I have personally witnessed her prowess on trial on multiple occasions. Whether it is cross examining a police officer or selecting a jury, few lawyers can match her strategic thinking in the courtroom and dedication to her clients. I have recommended clients to Tara on various occasions, and because of the results she achieves, she tops my list of criminal defense attorneys. Tara is dependable, detail-oriented and easy to confide in. I recommend her with the utmost confidence in her abilities."
"As an attorney practicing for 25 years I have seen many attorneys practice law. Having seen Tara representing clients I can say she is an excellent attorney who stands up for her clients against the government and defends her clients passionately and with an aggressive style that gets her clients amazing results. In the end that is what we as lawyers fight for to get for our clients and Tara gets amazing results for her clients. She does this with a compassionate approach that makes clients know Tara cares about them as people not just clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly qualified criminal trial lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney in Charge, Law Office of Tara Whelan
Associations
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty - Conspiracy Case in New York County
Not Guilty on All Counts
Not Guilty - New York County
Not Guilty
Education
2009
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Hofstra University
B.A.
Publications
2017
Atticus (NYSACDL)
Top Count Sex Trafficking Acquittal in Manhattan
Languages
English
Italian