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ASSISTED REPRODUCTION/SURROGACY. As a mother via gestational surrogacy, I am passionate about helping my clients experience the joy and fulfillment of starting or growing a family of their own through third party reproduction.  My knowledge and experience as an attorney and as an intended parent mean I know firsthand what you will go through and what you will need – understanding, ongoing support, guidance and a smooth process.. Also, as a mother I understand the enormous responsibility on parents to protect their families, especially minor children, with comprehensive Estate Planning.  This is even more critical for single parents.. Whether you are trying to start or expand your family through Assisted Reproduction/Surrogacy or if you are concerned about protecting your family and assets with Estate Planning, I will work with you and provide the solutions, guidance and support you need.. If you have any questions about my services or how I can assist you, I invite you to contact me at.

Prior to joining the firm as a criminal defense attorney, Andres (AJ) Heiney-Gonzalez served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard in the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Upon completion of his clerkship, he was selected to be a Fellow in the Montgomery County Bar Association Leadership Academy Class of 2017.. Mr. Heiney-Gonzalez is committed to serving his community and fighting injustice. Prior to law school he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras and worked as a special education paraeducator in Montgomery County Public Schools.. He remains active in the community by volunteering as a lacrosse coach at Quince Orchard High School and by serving as a Board Member of his HOA in Germantown.. Mr. Heiney-Gonzalez received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and received his BA from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association.. Mr. Heiney-Gonzalez is fluent in Spanish.

Detric L. Kemp was born and raised in Louisiana. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. While attending Dillard University, Mr. Kemp was a member of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society and the Political Science Club. In addition, Mr. Kemp served as English, Science, and Math tutor and assisted on of Dillard University’s political science professors with the cable television program called Dr. Clark Reports. Mr. Kemp also participated in the annual AIDS Walk and Relay for Life.. Mr. Kemp received a Juris Doctor from Howard University. While attending law school, Mr. Kemp spent a summer working for the Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Mental Health in Washington, D.C. where he worked to address various issues related to mental health consumers. Mr. Kemp also worked in the Office of Legal Counsel at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. There, he worked to address various issues regarding employment discrimination.. After completing law school, Mr. Kemp served a one-year term as a judicial law clerk at the District Court of Maryland for Howard and Carroll counties. There, he worked for seven judges and responsibilities included but were not limited to conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda. Prior to joining Conklyn & Associates, Mr. Kemp worked for CACI on a contract with the Environmental Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice. In this role, Mr. Kemp worked on cases that resulted in multi-billion dollar awards to the United States government.. Since joining Conklyn & Associates, he has been representing clients in divorce, adoption, child support, mediation, and property division. He has also been preparing qualified domestic relations orders. As a proud resident of Frederick County since the fall of 2007, Mr. Kemp looks forward to meeting you and discussing your needs.

Attorney at Law Office of Tara Shoemaker, Esq. LLC. I work as a Trial Lawyer handling: Divorce/Family Law Lawyer, Child Custody Lawyer, Child Support, DSS Appeals, Criminal Defense, Possession, Distribution, Assaults, Battery, Auto Theft, Reckless Endangerment, Felonies, Misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, Traffic Cases, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury Cases, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Antitrust Consulting, and Civil Litigation.. My firm was the Recipient of Maryland State Bar Association 2013 PBRC "Small Firm of the Year" Award and featured in Maryland State Bar Association Bar Bulletin "Small Firm Sets Big Example", and I have been featured in the Frederick News Post.. In 2014, I was named one of the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers.. In 2015, I was named one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in MD by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.  I also was named one of the "Top 3 Attorneys" by Frederick Magazine.. In addition to a general trial practice, I have completed additional training to serve as a Childrens Best Interest Attorney, Famliy Law and General Civil Practice Mediator, and a Parent Coordinator.. I frequently volunteer my time on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Heartley House.  My volunteer work with Heartley House has been featured in the Frederick Gorilla Magazine.. My Contact Information:. Tara Shoemaker, Esq. Law Office of Tara Shoemaker, Esq. LLC. 129-10 West Patrick St.. 2nd Floor. Frederick, Maryland 21701

Representing clients throughout Maryland!. * Family Law * Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Modification, Enforcement.. * DUI Defense * 1st time or 4th time, I will help you obtain the best outcome.. * Immigration * Family based petitions. I will help you gain lawful status in America.

My practice concentrates on family law related issues.  I have and office in Montgomery County and Frederick County.  I have extensive litigation experience and have been trained in collaborative law and mediation.  I also am frequently appointed by the Courts to represent children, as a best interest attorney.  Feel free to contact me if you need assistance with your separation, divorce or family law issues.

Bethany G. Shechtel is a native Washingtonian and grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. Bethany is a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School, Towson University, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and the University of the District of Columbia Law School.. Bethany comes to the legal profession with a strong background in education. Bethany worked for the better half of a decade as a teacher in both Baltimore City, Maryland, and Miami-Dade County, Florida, prior to entering law school.. Capitalizing on her experience and background in education, Bethany handles cases relating to family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile, and special education matters.. Upon entering law school at NOVA Southeastern University Law School, Bethany was selected to be a member of the NOVA Trial Association, Vice-President of the International Law Student Association and an editor of the International Greenbook. Upon moving back to the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and transferring to the University of the District of Columbia School of Law, Bethany graduated top in her class earning Summa Cum Laude. Bethany, through the Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic at UDC, successfully worked for clients at Due Process Hearings and acted as an educational advocate in criminal sentencing hearings, due process hearings, parole revocation hearings, and has worked with school systems both public and private to ensure success for the individual student. Bethany also served as a research assistant to both Professor Andrew Ferguson and Adrienne Jones* and was able to maintain a full academic course load while employed as a law clerk. Shortly after graduating from law school the American Bar Association published an article Bethany wrote on the use of neuroscience in juvenile criminal cases**.. Bethany is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Frederick County Bar Association, serves as a Board Member for the Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society and is active in the Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association. Additionally, Bethany has been selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star (2017 – 2019) and received the Avvo Client’s Choice Badge (2015).

A former therapist, Beth has years of experience representing legal clients  with complex custody and divorce matters.  Call

Before she began her legal career, Sylvia worked in documentary film and television production. Upon her graduation from Syracuse University, Sylvia moved to New York City where she worked with a number of independent producers on their documentary film projects, including Academy Award-nominated The Collector of Bedford Street. During her work on The Collector of Bedford Street, Sylvia became engaged in a number of community outreach projects related to the film, and realized her true passion was advocacy. She decided law would provide her with the best opportunity to be an advocate for those in need.. During law school, Sylvia was on the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review where she served as an Articles Editor and Case Notes Editor. Sylvia served as Vice President of Academic Affairs of her law school’s chapter of the International Law Students Association. Also during law school, Sylvia was a research assistant to a law professor conducting a study on the best practices of coordinated community response (The Duluth Model), devising strategies to intervene and end the cycle of domestic violence. Sylvia has partnered with other attorneys in Montgomery County and the State of Maryland to draft legislation. She has provided legal counseling in a collaborative effort within Montgomery County to families facing extreme financial disparities and legal status concerns while managing her own case commitments and supporting the partners in contentious family matters.. Sylvia is a member of the Family Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Montgomery County, the District of Columbia Bar, and the New York State Bar Association. In her free time, Sylvia enjoys exploring the area’s parks with her husband and son, and continues to show her support for independent film by volunteering at events such as Filmfest DC.

Ms. McHugh is a sole practitioner in Frederick and Washington Counties, Maryland, concentrating her practice in matrimonial law and mediation. Ms. McHugh is a court appointed mediator for Frederick and Washington Counties, Maryland and was the “in-house” mediator for the Frederick County Circuit Court from September of 2008 until September of 2012.  Ms. McHugh has also been certified as a mediator by the Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution. Ms. McHugh also practiced in Doylestown, Pennsylvania from 1993-2003, where she also was a family lawyer and served as a court appointed mediator in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. Ms. McHugh while living in Southern Maine was also a court appointed mediator in Portalnd, Maine. Ms. McHugh also offers mediation services for guardianship or conservatorship and working with elders/seniors.. Ms. McHugh offers virtual and in-person consultations.. Ms. McHugh received her B.A. (1980) in psychology and her M.A. (1981) in counseling psychology from the University of Connecticut and her J.D. (1992) from Temple University Law School.  Ms. McHugh worked as a psychotherapist for ten years prior to beginning law school in a variety of treatment centers and treatment modalities.  This background, along with her years of experience as an attorney, gives her a unique understanding and approach to the divorce process and mediation.

Facing a family law matter or divorce can be a challenging time full of emotions. When these situations arise, it is important that you have a dedicated, caring attorney on your side to give you peace of mind and guidance throughout the process. Brady Stuhmer is a passionate Junior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm based in our Lincoln, Nebraska office. He is prepared to represent clients in their divorce and family law matters in Lancaster County and surrounding areas.. Brady attended the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2023. Prior to his law school experience, Brady completed a Master of Science in Medical Anatomy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2019. He also earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Doane University in 2018.. Before joining the Lincoln, NE divorce and family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, Brady most recently worked as a Commercialization Analyst for the technology commercialization affiliate of the University of Nebraska. Before that role, Brady was a Nebraska Cardiovascular Biobank and Registry Coordinator for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Brady has also worked on the Rheumatoid Arthritis Investigation Network Data Entry. With his medical experience, Brady has developed strong analytical and communication skills, and he is ready to represent you in your family law matter.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Barbara A. Castrataro has been practicing exclusively in the field of matrimonial law and litigation for 35 years.  She provides personal attention and responses to each client and designs intelligent and creative solutions to her cases. From the start of your matter a crafted strategy is created and designed for specifically for you. Areas of practice include complex financial valuation cases, high net worth asset division, complex child custody litigation, parental access and trials, including mental health and substance absue issues with forensics, equitable distribution trials, matrimonial agreements, the enforcement and modification thereof, negotiation of marital and cohabitation agreements, prenuptial agreements and appeals.  As a fierce litigator, she posesses all of the tools to resolve your case by way of settlment or to take it to trial when a settlement cannot be reached. She has litigated contested matters  in New York State Supreme Court, Family Court, and the Appellate Division First and Second Departments.  Her practice also includes pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptials, cohabitation agreements as well as mediation and collaborative divorces.

I have been practicing law for over thirty years. My approach centers on achieving a cost efficient, quick and practical solution in every case. My bench experience gives me a unique prospective of the big picture in a case. While the majority of my practice involves litigation, I always pursue all possibilities for a a settlement, which is based on a solid analysis of litigation prospects, rather than on a mere hope that the parties will apply their good will to reach a settlement.

My interests are traveling and cooking, and spending time with my family.