Sharon is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, where she was active in the Community Law Clinic, Moot Court Board, and Journal of Law and International Affairs. Prior to law school, she received a bachelor’s degree from Clarion University.
Sharon has focused her practice on family law matters, including custody, divorce, support, protection from abuse, and more. She aims to provide quality and compassionate representation of her clients and believes it is important to zealously represent her clients, while providing thorough and honest legal advice and guidance through these difficult times.
When Sharon is not advocating for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their young son and visiting with their extended family.
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25 W. 3rd Street, Ste 300, Williamsport, PA, 17701
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great Lawyer
Sharon and her firm were great to work with. Very down to earth and reasonable in her approach. She wasn't litigation happy and worked for the best interest of my case. She was fair and reasonable in her billing practices. My case ultimately went to trial although she attempted to settle outside...
Posted by Jessica | February 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child custody
Sharon was wonderful to work with and helped set my mind at ease in a very difficult time. She was very thorough and stood strong for my son’s best interests.
Posted by Eddie | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Father Gets Primary Custody
Attorney McLaughlin In my eyes is a brilliant and up and coming lawyer. She has natural intuition into how to read people. She catered my custody trial around her knowledge of the judge and her knowledge of my ex and our history. She took the time to think outside of the box and asked for my input....
Posted by Brian | July 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent
Attorney McLaughlin is an excellent choice. My case involved a child custody dispute and it appeared I'd end up with less physical custody. Attorney McLaughlin was able to negotiate more favorable custody schedule than what I originally started with! Had it gone to trial, I'm sure she would have been...
Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent
Great knowledge of the law, friendly and very helpful. Used Sharon for custody modification I would use her again as well as recommend her
"I endorse this lawyer. Sharon is very knowledgeable and reliable. I have observed her interact with her clients and she really takes the time to explain the court process and what to expect. I have gone to her with custody questions and she always has the answer and great advice. You cannot find a better family law attorney in York."
"Sharon is knowledgeable of the law, but also considerate of her client's needs. We were able to negotiate a suitable outcome for both parties, which is important for custody matters."
Criminal defense lawyer
General practice lawyer
2019
Individual Pro Bono Award, York County Bar Foundation
2025 - Present
Owner, Attorney, McLaughlin Law Firm
2020 - 2025
Associate Attorney, Schemery Zicolello
2018 - 2020
Associate Attorney, The Law Firm of Lynnore K. Seaton
2016 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Small Firm
2015 - 2016
Certified Legal Intern, Community Law Clinic, Dickinson School of Law
2015 - 2016
Legal Intern, Small Firm
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern, Lycoming County Public Defenders Office
2019 - Present
York County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
2018 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
York County Bar AssociationCo-chair Women in Law
2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2016 - Present
York County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
American Inns of CourtMember
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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