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Attorney Tara L. Sharp is the founder and criminal and family law attorney at Sharp & Associates Law Firm located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Tara has a statewide practice with extensive criminal defense and family law experience. She has been nominated for and received many honors and awards over her 10+ years of legal practice. Tara maintains one of the most sought after multi-specialty law practices in Southwest Michigan.
Tara graduated with cum laude honors from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She is a licensed attorney in Michigan since 2009 and Pennsylvania since 2010.
In addition to family and criminal law, Tara worked as an employment and labor law attorney on the management side for McCarthy Smith Law Group. Tara also served as the Executive Director of a local animal shelter, and was on the Board of Directors at the Salvation Army, Gryphon Place, and the SPCA. Tara is a member of the Kalamazoo Bar Association and the Family Law Association of Kalamazoo.
Tara enjoys running, doing yoga, and playing with her Yorkshire terrier, Roxie. She runs a small animal shelter, which takes special needs pets without homes and helps find them the perfect home.
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6312 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49009
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Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
All throughout the court journey all she did was lie and make false accusations. Which I understand lawyers do but she never backed it up and constantly ruins children’s lives by separating the parent and child and thinking it’s for the well being of the child. Absolutely horrible attitude and morals...
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
If you’re in need of an attorney, most likely you’re in a situation that is undesirable. Attorney Sharp and her team made a very unpleasant situation easier to cope with. She knows what she is doing and listens to what you have to say and what it is you’re looking for. She will not sugar coat things ...
Posted by Ryan | June 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
They're a great group of professionals that exemplify strong character, integrity, time management, and decision making skills. All important attributes as you wear your heart on your sleeve going through some of the most monumental times of your life. It's very obvious that they all care about the ...
Posted by Andrew | March 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Tara is great to work with and a fantastic attorney! I started my divorce and custody case with a different attorney and didn't get represented well and lost a lot with my Son. Tara was willing to take the case on, was understanding, personable, and cared about the outcome of my case. She is knowledg...
Posted by Brandon | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Attorney sharp is wonderful. She’s reliable, patient, and personable. An all around excellent attorney and person. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. Unlike most attorneys she cares about her clients and their children. I am so grateful for all of her hard work. So glad we decided ...
"Tara is an excellent attorney and well respected in the community. Her passion for helping others is perfectly matched by her expertise in law. I'm honored to endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sharp is excellent, very helpful, and accessible. I endorse her 100%."
"Ms. Sharp is committed to achieving the best possible result for her clients, She is approachable and takes the time to know her clients and their needs. Her tenacity as an advocate is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Attorney Sharp. I have come to know Ms. Sharp since starting practice a few years back and have seen her in action in several family court and criminal matters in Kalamazoo County. Every time I have seen her in court she has been thoroughly prepared, and moreover appears to retain positive professional relationships with her clients. I have had no issue referring her matters in the past, and would have no issue referring her family court matters in the future. She is an asset to the profession, her clients, and the local legal community."
"Ms. Sharp is a phenomenal lawyer with attention to detail. I am happy to provide her with an endorsement."
"I've known Tara since law school. Her passion combined with intelligence, drive, and work ethic will be an asset to any client. I endorse this lawyer."
"Tara is professional, trustworthy, and reliable. I have known her for many years and have referred work to her. One of those referrals raved about her representation and service. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Ms. Sharp works hard for her clients. She understands the law and does all she can for her clients."
"I find Ms. Sharp to be genuinely compassionate for the clients she represnts. Ms. Sharp's star is on the rise and any client would be very fortunate to be represented by such an upstanding young woman like her in or out of a courtroom."
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Top 10 Attorney, America's Best Advocates
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Premier 100 Designation, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Sharp & Associates Law Firm
2009 - 2016
Partner, Sharp & Gabry, PLLC
2009 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
English