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

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 Andrew | March 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 anonymous | May 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Under delivered very disappointing

She was nice enough. That’s about all I have to say. Other than that... a complete train wreck of an experience. She adjourned my first hearing for a family emergency but insisted her associate Chris could handle, I opted for her to reschedule so she could be present as i had never met Chris. Day of ...second time she cancels again and insists Chris can handle. At this point I agreed as I wanted the process to move along. Wow. It was embarrassing to say the least to watch my so called attorney against the other attorney. He stumbled on his words, did not have accurate information, and got me a terrible deal I’m stuck with months and months later. Her motions and responses for my case were all short, did not highlight pertinent information, and alas her motions were denied by the judge. I get she had a true family emergency happening, but i wish she would have excused herself as my attorney and taken the time she needed for her family. Because unfortunately my finances and my family life suffered too. 10/10 do NOT recommend based on my experience.

Tara Sharp

Replied last May 01, 2020

I'm sorry you feel that way. First, I never cancelled any hearings, the court moved the first one and then the second time my infant daughter was in the hospital with RSV in critical condition. I gave you the option to proceed with my associate or wait for me (only one to two weeks later). You chose to proceed. Then the court did not set the evidentiary hearing to March. So I never actually ever got to handle your case the way I would have to ensure more time with your children. It is nearly impossible to change available dates with the court, so to make it seem like I did not do my job is not correct. Furthermore, Chris did very well and got you more time than you ever had with your children. It is sad when things are misrepresented in this reviews.

Posted by Laura | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney Sharp has been impressive all around

Attorney Sharp has been impressive all around from the beginning. Tara has been very patient with my questions and has been available via text, email and phone. She has been very organized and followed through with everything she said she was going to, has kept me informed though out the process. Not... only do I feel like she cares about me, my case, and my daughter, but she is firm and fought for what was right. She understands the system and has gave me good advice though out my case. For this precise area of the legal field it take an exceptional person to be able to stay focused on the best interests of the child, calm down a stressed out mom, and still argue a case in court, professionally. I appreciate everything that Tara has done (and will likely need to do again in the future) for myself and my daughter.

Posted by Brad | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very Fair and Knowledgable

Tara, was wonderful from beginning to end. From our first interaction with her she was very thorough and made sure to get the whole story and all the information to help me with my Child Support case. She was very compassionate to my situation. She represented me very well in court and the proceeding...s were just as she had explained they would be. The first attorney I had hired was not nearly as thorough and ended in a poor result. Tara was able to get that all turned around. Her service did not end at that time, she continued following through on the case and updated with the courts every time there were changes that would benefit my situation. Tara has been wonderful and I would not hesitate recommending her to anyone.

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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

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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

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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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