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Tahra Sinks

2.1
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation ... +2 more

1443 Commercial St SE, PO Box 1114, Salem, OR

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Licensed in Oregon for 25 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2000

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Tahra Sinks P.C.

1443 Commercial St SE, PO Box 1114, Salem, OR, 97308

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Tahra Sinks's Reviews

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2.1 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Kids are first with her!

I’ve read opinions & opposing ideas on here. I’m not surprised bc if you’re in a court appointed parenting position you’re already dealing in a power struggle. Tahra is focused on the kids because it’s her job. She knows that they will grow up to make their own relationship & decisions. Children are...n’t “owned” by you, their individuals developing to adults. As divorced/separated parents our job s/be to focus on agree of core values allow & flexibility of exploration & experience, vs. controlling. Otherwise you teach the kids triangulation & cause further anxiety to the with division. What she says is-it’s time to be grown-up!

Posted by James | March 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Parenting time coordinator

I made a regrettable decision by appointing Tahra Sinks as my parenting coordinator. She has proven to be the least effective choice I’ve made as a parent. Her bias against the non custodial parent was evident from day one, and her paralegal, Tony, lacks professionalism. Moreover, both of them are un...responsive to communications via emails or phone calls. She will request a hearing before any attempt to resolve issues, which will cost you thousands of dollars. If you prioritize your children’s well-being, I advise against hiring Tahra Sinks at all costs. I feel sorry for anybody that hires her for a criminal case.

Posted by Dan | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

She considers the child first.

I was assigned Tahra Sinks about 3 years ago by the court due to ongoing court battle with my ex over a period of a decade. She started both of us with a clean slate in regard to my son. Time proved out the problems I had with my ex's care of my son were legitimate and ongoing. Tahra advocated for my... son's best interest. We are hopeful for his future thanks to her.

Posted by Anne Louise Blumenauer | October 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Formidable Lawyer

I and my six siblings were represented by Tahra. A court case that had lasted years and years and a battle of custody between parents. When we first met Tahra, she was assertive and straight to the point, she knew what to do. I cannot stress enough, she knows what she’s doing. Tahra was BEYOND compas...sionate to my siblings and I. during the trial for custody she fought to make sure my dog could come with me into the courtroom, and made sure I wasn’t hassled by anyone. During the trial, Tahra was a shark, she quickly found the lies my father had said, and defended me like no other. When asked to testify, Tahra was incredibly patient and even more understanding of how difficult it was. Tahra sees right through lies and manipulation and can find the truth with ease. You cannot fool her, Tahra knows what she’s doing and when you’re her client, she will fight like hell to defend you and make sure you’re heard. We couldn’t of gone with a better lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Tahra Didn't Prioritize My Needs As A Child

I was the child in my parent's custody case for my sibling and I. Tahra lied to me, misled me, and rarely offered the support she was hired to do. As a child, I believed Tahra when she told me she would help me. It was clear that she could help me, but she didn't ever seem to have the time or drive t...o follow through. Tahra unnecessarily escalated many situations and rarely provided solutions. She tried to make me feel special by meeting with me at a coffee shop as opposed to her fancy office but was twenty minutes late. Tahra misguided me into believing that she would work for my best interest, not my parents'. In hindsight, she was the only person who came out of the situation with any gains. I realized that Tahra had deceived me only after believing she could make change possible for me after a year. Tahra's promises were empty and ostensible, a dangerous combination for the vulnerable child I was and the situation I was in. Tahra could've done more and chose not to.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Education

2000

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Willamette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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