$ 300-300 per hour
Tara Kayte Shoemaker
About Tara
Biography
Attorney at Law Office of Tara Shoemaker, Esq. LLC
I work as a Trial Lawyer handling: Divorce/Family Law Lawyer, Child Custody Lawyer, Child Support, DSS Appeals, Criminal Defense, Possession, Distribution, Assaults, Battery, Auto Theft, Reckless Endangerment, Felonies, Misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, Traffic Cases, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury Cases, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Antitrust Consulting, and Civil Litigation.
My firm was the Recipient of Maryland State Bar Association 2013 PBRC "Small Firm of the Year" Award and featured in Maryland State Bar Association Bar Bulletin "Small Firm Sets Big Example", and I have been featured in the Frederick News Post.
In 2014, I was named one of the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers.
In 2015, I was named one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in MD by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. I also was named one of the "Top 3 Attorneys" by Frederick Magazine.
In addition to a general trial practice, I have completed additional training to serve as a Childrens Best Interest Attorney, Famliy Law and General Civil Practice Mediator, and a Parent Coordinator.
I frequently volunteer my time on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Heartley House. My volunteer work with Heartley House has been featured in the Frederick Gorilla Magazine.
My Contact Information:
Tara Shoemaker, Esq
Law Office of Tara Shoemaker, Esq. LLC
129-10 West Patrick St.
2nd Floor
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
40%
18 years | 500 cases
Criminal Defense
25%
18 years | 200 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
18 years | 200 cases
Personal Injury
10%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 18 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Tara Kayte Shoemaker
Tara Shoemaker Esq 129 10 W Patrick St 2nd Fl, Frederick, MD, 21701
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Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
BEST LAWYER TO HAVE ON YOUR SIDE!
Tara has compassion, intelligence, expert skills, experience, passion, a desire to win among many other positive attributes! She is the one to call to WIN YOUR case! Tara made the impossible possible for my son and me in my custody case against my abusive ex-husband. She helped my son and me have a s...
Posted by Candy | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend Tara Shoemaker Esq
Tara is simply the best. She went above and beyond to help me out with a pressing legal matter with a positive outcome. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal services.
Posted by John | December 15, 2014 | DUI & DWI
I made a bad decision, but not with the lawyer that I chose.
On receiving my third DUI I was extremely concerned as how the possibility of losing my licence would affect my ability to work. Tara was respectful and extremely competent and professional in the handling of my case and as a result I was able to keep my license and suffered less consequences on my t...
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014
I adore Tara!
Tara was an amazing support through some frightening and dark times. All worked out well in the end, and I'm grateful for all she did. She was simply amazing, comforting and professional. Glad she was there for our family.
Posted by Pamela | December 07, 2014
Best Attorney in Frederick
Tara made a bad situation very easy to deal with. She was professional and efficient. Her knowledge and her friendly smile put me at ease.
Tara Kayte Shoemaker's Lawyer Endorsements
"No-nonsense Attorney who works hard for her clients and makes a good name for Lawyers."
"She got more money for her client than I would have the balls to even ask for. The aggressive and swings for the fence!"
"I’ve collaborated with Tara in a high-conflict child support contest in which she fairly and fiercely represented the children’s interests. She led the initiative to have psychotherapists appointed by the Court to conduct family therapy to repair damaged relationships, and was creative in suggesting reconciliation strategies as alternatives to continuing litigation through a costly and acrimonious trial. Tara knows the law, the courts, and the community of lawyers and other professionals that serve childrens’ best interests. I recommend her without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tara Shoemaker, Esquire fights hard for her clients going above and beyond the standard accepted practice to ensure the best possible outcome in each and every case. She is very knowledgeable about Maryland law and about the court system in general. Tara treats her clients with the respect they deserve. I recommend Tara Shoemaker, Esquire."
"this lawyer is knowledgeable, professional, and respectful."
Timothy Conlon
Family lawyer
Linda Bush
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top 3 Frederick Lawyers, Frederick Magazine
2015
Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who
2015
Top 10 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Small Firm of the Year, Maryland State Bar Association PBRC Committee
2013
Pro Bono Resource Center- Small Firm of the Year, Maryland State Bar Association
2008
Children's Best Interest Attorney Training, Maryland State Bar Association
2006
Stephen L. Snyder Litigation Fellow, University of Baltimore
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Tara K. Shoemaker & Associates
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Russell & Heffner, LLC
2006 - 2007
Consultant, American Antitrust Institute
2006 - 2006
Clerk, Honorable Chief Judge G. Edward Dwyer
Associations
2014 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Agricultural Law CommitteeMember
2007 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Frederick County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Lawson v. Paulson
Mother awarded sole legal and physical custody of child. Father ordered to pay Mother $11,685.90 in attorneys fees. Father ordered to pay child support arrearage in the amount of $14,088.00 in addition of current support.
Education
2015
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Marital Property Mediation
2015
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Child Access Medation
2015
Cooperative Parenting Institute
Parent Coordination Training
2007
University of Baltimore School of Law
J.D.
Publications
2015
Frederick Gorilla Magazine
Compassionate Representation in the Most Difficult Circumstances
2014
Maryland Bar Bulletin
"Small Firm Sets Big Example"
2007
American Antitrust Private Enforcement Report
Benefits of a Private Enforcement: An Analysis of Forty Cases
Languages
English
Activity
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