Tara Lyn Sharp

Tara Lyn Sharp

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kalamazoo, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

6312 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI

About Tara

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you may not know where to turn for help. The criminal justice system can be intimidating, and attempting to navigate it alone is risky without an experienced Attorney. You'll need Attorney Sharp on your side.

9 years

50%
Family 50%

Issues in family law can affect any family. Regardless of the family law issue you face, one of the most important decisions you can make at this time is the lawyer you hire to represent you. Let Attorney Sharp help you and your family. Call today.

9 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 16 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2009

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Sharp & Associates Law Firm

6312 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

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Tara Lyn Sharp's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible lawyer/condescending liar

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

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 ...and will tell you every possible outcome dependent on the choices you make, and guide you towards the right path. She realizes that your situation may make you emotional and you may want to make rash decisions, but she’ll calmly tell you the ramifications and help you see other options, if need be. She quickly earned my trust; she listens, cares, is professional, and will stand up for you and what is right. Her team is also very knowledgeable and all around a fantastic group of people to work with. I hope I’m never in need for an attorney again, but if I am there is no doubt Tara is who I will contact. I am beyond thankful for the work she put in and her guidance.

Posted by Ryan | June 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Tara Sharp & Associates

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 ...impact they have on the individuals and families they represent.

Posted by Andrew | March 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody Case

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...eable with family law and will stand up for what is right.

Posted by Brandon | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent 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 ...to retain Sharp law and associates to fight our custody battle. She doesn’t cave and roll over, she fights and believe me when I say this case ISN’T easy at all!! I trust 100% that she has my daughters best interest in mind and has done everything she can to help me protect her! Thank you attorney sharp, for everything you’ve done and are still doing for me!!!! I’d give you 1000 stars if I could ⭐️

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Tara Lyn Sharp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Norg

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Alicia Storm

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer because she is caring, prepared, and honest."

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Samuel Silverman

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sharp is excellent, very helpful, and accessible. I endorse her 100%."

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Ravi Gurumurthy

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Gabry

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Becket Jones

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Aaron Boria

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sharp is a phenomenal lawyer with attention to detail. I am happy to provide her with an endorsement."

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Jared Austin

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Reid Felsing

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bryce Fetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Benikov

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Skiendziul

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Friend

"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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Sarah Bolen

Probate lawyer

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Alexis Runowski

Criminal defense lawyer

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Corey Volmering

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alicia Storm

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jeffrey Skiendziul

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Gabry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jared Austin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Becket Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maria House

General practice lawyer

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Alexander Benikov

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

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

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Sharp & Associates Law Firm

2009 - 2016

Partner, Sharp & Gabry, PLLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Western Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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