$ 350-350 per hour
also known as Tara Steinnerd Talley
Ms. Steinnerd received her Juris Doctor from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. While attending law school, Ms. Steinnerd worked as a Law Clerk for the National Law Center for Children and Families, and as a Clerk for the Hon. Odessa Vincent in the D.C. Superior Court. Ms. Steinnerd also participated in the D.C. Law Students In Court program, where she represented criminal offenders in the D.C. Superior Court system as a third-year student attorney. Ms. Steinnerd was also a member of Catholic University’s National Moot Court Team in Constitutional Law.
After attending law school in Washington, D.C., Ms. Steinnerd joined a family law firm that specialized in LGBT family law. This firm’s practice was located in Maryland, and provided Ms. Steinnerd with meaningful experience in all three jurisdictions of the Washington Metropolitan area. Ms. Steinnerd is a native Texan, and received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.
Ms. Steinnerd is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Association, the Prince George’s County, Maryland Bar Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Virginia Women’s Attorney Association.
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$ 350-350 per hour
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Chat withState: Virginia
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2009
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
P.O. Box 6678, Arlington, VA, 22206
30 Client Reviews
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Posted by Rutha | February 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Terrible Experience
I hired Tara for a child support case and the following is my personal opinion based on my experience: she's disorganized, a poor communicator and rude, unprofessional, does not take accountability for her mistakes and instead blames clients. I'm making this review as anonymously as possible for f...
Unfortunately, many clients who are on the other side (the other parent in litigation) come and leave negative reviews to try and undermine their ex's case. It is unfortunate that this happens, but we understand that many parents take a "scorched earth" approach when they are not successful in court. I enjoy representing my clients, enjoy when justice prevails in their their cases, and look forward to continuing to serve them. I have not represented this person, but understand that you do not have to be a client (and many times, can be on the other side of the litigation) to leave a poor review.
Posted by Holly | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
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.
Child custody lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Public Reprimand issued in VA, 2017
updated on 10/08/2019Public 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.
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 10 Best Under 40
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014 - Present
Attorney, Steinnerd Law, PLLC
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
English