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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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Acquired: 2009
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6312 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49009
55 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Greg | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Custody case
So I met with Tara about a custody case and was told it would be 2500 for the entire case. She was not willing to take payments which I completely understand so I gave her a check for the full amount. Now after we had been to a couple of court dates she all of a sudden came up with I owe her another ...
I’m sorry that you felt this way after helping you get sole physical custody. Your case was not a typical case and I said in the middle it would cost more because of that. On top of that I forgave $1000 off your bill due and then only requested $1000.00 additional to do a brand new name change case. We even prepped the paperwork without the payment. I wish the best for you and your son.
Posted by Chris | March 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Chris
I had an emergency situation that arose over a weekend. We contacted Attorney Sharp by email on a Sunday afternoon and we received an almost immediate response from her asking if we could meet her the following day. Once meeting with her she immediately filed the necessary Court papers to represent...
Posted by Steve | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Child Custody
Reviewed my information and helped provide solid representation to the magistrate. Understanding and empathetic during a stressful time.
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
child custody and child support review
I used Tara on three occasions. First time she was late to the mediation and negotiated with the other party and in a separate room. The second time was not willing to negotiate on my behalf. The third was to file a motion that was paid for up front and had to call repeatedly the next two months to r...
Posted by Chris P. | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Simply The Best.
I am a father who needed help getting visitation rights with my daughter. I knew the odds were stacked against me before i hired her. Tara took my case when others would not. With her 4 page truth speaking motion she delivered a knockout against a 30 page hurtfull motion from a 9+ rated lawyer on t...
"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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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
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