Practice Areas: Family
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
Contact: +1 (240) 439-8147
Firm: Henley & Henley Attorneys at Law
Practice Areas: Family
After having attended the University of Baltimore School of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1984, Susanne K. Henley has dedicated her life to helping the people of Annapolis and greater Anne Arundel County. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar (and was formerly the Chair of the litigation section), the Anne Arundel County Bar, and the Queen Anne’s County Bar. She is committed to providing the highest possible quality legal representation to her clients, prioritizing their goals and needs above all else. Ms. Henley works tirelessly to ensure that her clients’ rights are always being upheld, and that their best interests are maintained zealously at all times. To schedule your free consultation, call Henley & Henley Attorneys at Law today!
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Firm: Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery, Chartered
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: (301) 961-9200
Firm: Steven T. Greenblat
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Law Offices of Mark W. Howes
Practice Areas: Family
Steve Homola is an attorney in Annapolis, MD. His practice focuses on family law, criminal law, traffic offenses, and general civil litigation.
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Firm: Law Offices of Stuart C. Axilbund
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Offit Kurman, Pa
Practice Areas: Family
Summer Abel is an attorney in Offit Kurman's Family Law Practice Group, based in the firm's Bethesda, Maryland office. She offers a comprehensive range of family law services, including divorce and separation agreements, child custody and support, spousal support, property division, and pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Summer is dedicated to advocating vigorously for her clients in court while addressing the complexities of family law matters to achieve effective resolutions.. With extensive experience in family law, Summer has developed a deep understanding of the field through her work at various law firms. Her background also includes handling vaccine litigation cases under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP), managing pharmaceutical product and toxic tort cases, and serving as a public defender, where she represented clients in criminal, mental health, and juvenile matters.. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Summer is passionate about supporting families of all types. She recognizes the unique challenges each family faces and leverages her personal and professional experiences to guide clients through these challenges, aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes. Her approach to family law emphasizes empathy and practicality, ensuring that each client receives solutions tailored to their specific needs and goals.. Summer is licensed to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Florida (Inactive). An active member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association's Family Law Institute, and the Maryland and District of Columbia LGBTQ+ Bar Associations, Summer was honored as a Rising Star in Family Law by Maryland Super Lawyers in 2024 and named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list in America for Family Law in 2025.. With her diverse experience, dedication to her clients, and commitment to community service, Summer Abel provides compassionate and effective legal representation, ensuring her clients' needs and goals are always a top priority.
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Firm: DiPaula Law Firm
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: +1 (833) 718-0809
Firm: Fait & DiLima, LLP
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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Firm: Maryland Insurance Administration
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Legal Aid Bureau
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Sybblis Law Firm LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Susan Kirwan, Attorney at Law
Practice Areas: Family
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