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4.7 /5.0
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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 Anthony | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child Custody
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 anonymous | March 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic 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, ...
Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Outstanding Attorney!
I am so completely satisfied with hiring Barbara O’Hara as my attorney. Right from the start she exhibited such grace, brilliance, passion, dedication, and professionalism. She worked very hard and quickly on my child custody case. She has excellent communication skills, as she was always so quick...
Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Superb Hard-working Attorney
Attorney O'Hara was absolutely terrific. She is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and effective. She clearly outworked the opposing attorney which resulted in a very favorable and rapid settlement. I know of many other clients who share my extremely favorable opinion of her work ethic and strategic ...
"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."
"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