Tara E Steinnerd

Tara E Steinnerd

also known as Tara Steinnerd Talley, Tara Talley

3.5
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

12210 Fairfax Towne Center, Suite 906, Fairfax, VA

About Tara

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 380-380 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2010

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Licensed in Maryland for 16 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2009

Active

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Inactive in Good Standing

Location

Steinnerd Law

12210 Fairfax Towne Center, Suite 906, Fairfax, VA, 22033

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Tara E Steinnerd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Mike | August 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!!!!!

I cannot emphasize enough just how amazing Ms. Steinnerd is! I have been represented by Ms. Steinnerd since 2022, across 3 custody trials and countless hearings. When I first looked for an attorney, Ms. Steinnerd was the only attorney that called me back personally and discussed my case with me. I fe...lt that she recognized and cared for my precarious situation, and for my desire to be part of my daughter’s life. When I hired Ms. Steinnerd, she immediately took the fight to the other party, and gave me hope in a situation where I had otherwise felt hopeless. She always explained my options to me, and gave me advise that bolstered my case but also saved me as much money as possible. She meticulously and relentlessly picked apart the other parties’ false accusations and blatant lies, and fought relentlessly for my daughter's time and relationship with her father. Ms. Steinnerd always had time to talk to me, to answer my questions, to lay out my options, and to address my concerns. I felt that she truly cared about my situation, and would fight tooth and nail in and out of the courtroom for me. Over the course of 3 years, 3 custody trials, and numerous hearings, Ms. Steinnerd fought to get me out of a situation where my daughter was being kept away from her father (with serious impacts to my daughter’s health well-being), to finally being awarded sole legal and physical custody of my daughter. My daughter’s health and developmental state have since been completely turned around, and she is now thriving with her father who will be forever grateful to Ms. Steinnerd and her representation and support. If you are looking for an amazing attorney who will fight tooth and nail for you, Tara Steinnerd is the attorney for you!!!!

Posted by Rutha | February 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended, professional, attentive, and genuinely to her clients.

Ms. Steinnerd has represented me over the past two years, and I am deeply appreciative of her unwavering dedication and professionalism. She managed every aspect of my case with exceptional care, patience, and attention to detail. Her steady guidance and genuine concern significantly eased an otherwi...se difficult process. I am sincerely grateful for her outstanding advocacy and highly recommend her services.

Posted by Holly | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Gets it done!!

Tara exceeded expectations in handling our case, ensuring we felt heard and advocating vigorously for our children. I highly recommend Tara; she is exceptionally competent. She promptly responded to every call and returned messages in a timely manner. Tara communicates directly and transparently, pre...senting all relevant information.

Posted by Holly | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Unrivaled Representation

Straight forward, honest, and no BS! If you need a lawyer that is going to have your back and fight for you, then Tara is the right choice. Her communication is prompt, clear, and brutally honest. There is no fluff. Just the facts.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Hands down the BEST attorney!

Highly recommend! Tara was phenomenal from start to finish… professional driven and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks to her dedication and expertise my outcome was very successful.

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Tara E Steinnerd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tara is an excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Jason Weis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katharine Maddox

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Public Reprimand issued in VA, 2017

updated on 10/08/2019

Public Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a Public Reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 10 Best Under 40

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Steinnerd Law, PLLC

Education

2001

Texas A&M University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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