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Attorney O'Hara has been practicing Domestic and Family Law since her admission to the Bar in 1981. She has been a frequent PBI presenter on the topics of divorce, custody and support.
Attorney O'Hara has served as the Secretary of the Lackawanna Bar Association and as a Zone 5 Delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She has been a Big Sister and serves on the Voluntary Action Center Board of Directors, She has also served on the United Neighborhood Center's Board of Directors. She is currently the President of the Association of Women Lawyers of Lackawanna County.
Attorney O'Hara was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women in Business in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2012. She is also a monthly guest expert on the Laurie and Lynn radio show on WILK FM.
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44 years
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
1421 E Drinker St, Hughes Nicholls & O'hara, Dunmore, PA, 18512-2655
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Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney
We presented Barbara with a challenging case and it worked out very well for us. We found her to be well-versed in the law, respectful, and a tough cookie in the courtroom. We highly recommend her.
Posted by Sandra | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Barbara represented me in my divorce with the utmost of professionalism paired with compassion. She helped me to navigate through very challenging situations in order to achieve a beneficial outcome.
Posted by Anthony | June 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Barbara O’Hara is a truly an amazing, dedicated, and compassionate attorney! Over the past five years I have tried time after time to resolve custody issues for my two children with a previous attorney. I heard that Attorney O’Hara was among the best with family law and after our initial con...
Posted by Darlene | March 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
She understands the court system and how each judge thinks and typically rules. She listens and assimilates ALL the information you give her, understands what your goals are, and skillfully presents just the right details to the judge. She prepared us for what we could expect in the court and after e...
Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Barb was my divorce attorney. It has taken me a bit to write my review but let me say, Barb met me at my lowest point. I was scared of the unknown, afraid to take the step I was taking, afraid of the ripple effect I knew this was going to cause in not only my life but in the lives of our children, ...
"I endorse this lawyer with respect and regard for expertise , skills and experience in the practice of all respects of family law"
"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara is a hardworking, experienced and very knowledgeable family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Barbara is by far, one of the best Family Law attorneys I have ever met. She truly fights for her clients and their best interests are always her top priority."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988 - 2015
Managing Partner, Hughes, Nicholls & O'Hara
2014 - Present
Association of Women Lawyers of Lackawanna CountyPresident
Member
Member
1996 - 2000
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationChair
1993 - 1996
Lackawanna Bar AssociationSecretary
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
2017
Women Lawyers
2010
Family Law in Northeastern PA
2008
Family Law in Northeastern PA
2006
Family Law in Northeastern PA
2002
Family Law in Northeastern PA
English