Alka R. Sharma

Alka R. Sharma

5.0
Rating: 5.3

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Business ... +2 more

330 Clematis St, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About Alka

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

DUI, Drug Charges, Serious Felony, Misdemeanor

22 years

30%
Business 25%

Represent small businesses

19 years

25%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Review contracts, breach of contract, non-competes

19 years

25%
Insurance 15%

Insurance Coverage Disputes, Insurance Claims, Homeowners Claims, Commerical Property Claims, Business Interruption, Pipe Breaks, Roof Leaks, Fire,

19 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Membership Lapsed

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

ARS Law Group, PA

330 Clematis St, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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Alka R. Sharma's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by AW | January 11, 2012

Great Criminal Lawyer

Ms. Sharma spent a lot of time with me in explaining my situation. She answered all my questions and made me feel like I was the only client she had. I don't think it would have been able to have a great resolution without her. So happy.

Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2011

Amazing!!

Ms.Sharma, along with her staff, did an excellent job in all phases of our working relationship. She communicates extremely well, lays out a projected schedule and then follows it meticulously and successfully. I never lost sleep worrying about our case from the start until the successful conclusion!...

Posted by Jennifer | February 10, 2011

Very Happy With Her Speed and Efficency

I thought Ms. Sharma was very professional and prompt. She handled my homeowners case with great care and got me the money I deserved. I have not used lawyers in the past and she came very highly recommended. I am not sure what the guy above is talking about, but I did not have his experience. I ...guess some people may not be very understanding when you are sick and cannot take anymore cases. But I was very happy.

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Alex Braunstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked against Ms. Sharma many times hold her in the highest regard as an attorney and as a professional. She is will prepared and skilled at her job."

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Yanique Otto

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kay-Ann Waite

Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nakeshia Walls

Business lawyer | Jul 23

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is a knowledgeable member of the legal community dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients.."

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Rosalind Johnson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alicia Seward

Business lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kara Stachel

Insurance lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Giannamore

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shirlarian Williams

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nikki Hawkins

Unknown lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamila Little

Business lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alka is an outstanding attorney, she is knowledge and hardworking."

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Livia Chaykin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alka without hesitation. Alka is a hard-working attorney, who zealously representers her clients and is well-respected by her peers."

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Rebecca Fuller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sandra Seder

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Warren Peebles

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is talented in the courtroom and is respected by attorneys throughout the community."

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Shilpa Malik

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very detailed oriented and thorough in her representation of clients."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rasha Lutfi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Ms. Sharma as an APD in Palm Beach County. She helped me with my first trial and showed me the inns and outs of criminal procedure. She was a wonderful mentor and we soon became great friends. She aggressively fights for her clients rights."

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Ayuban Tomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  5.3 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2020

updated on 05/20/2020

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Associations

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Education

2004

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

French

Hindi

Punjabi

Gujarati

Activity

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