Atty. Tara Kayte Shoemaker

Atty. Tara Kayte Shoemaker

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 Fr

Frederick Frederick 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Tara Kayte Shoemaker at a glance

Tara Kayte Shoemaker is a Member based in Frederick, Maryland, practicing at Law Office of Tara Shoemaker Esquire LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2007). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 2007). Serands clients in Frederick, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Tara Kayte Shoemaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tara Kayte Shoemaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Frederick are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tara Kayte Shoemaker

Where is Tara Kayte Shoemaker's law office located?
Tara Kayte Shoemaker's law practice is located in Frederick, Maryland. The firm is Law Office of Tara Shoemaker Esquire LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tara Kayte Shoemaker handle?
Tara Kayte Shoemaker focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Tara Kayte Shoemaker practiced law?
Tara Kayte Shoemaker has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Tara Kayte Shoemaker go to law school?
Tara Kayte Shoemaker earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2007

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