Sharon M. Faulkner

Sharon M. Faulkner: Attorney with Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Raised in Dutchess County, Sharon Faulkner returned to New York in 2001 after practicing law in Hawaii for nine years.

Ms. Faulkner’s background includes family law, estate planning, consumer rights, and all facets of poverty law; she now concentrates her focus on Matrimonial and Family Law and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Ms. Faulkner has been appointed as Attorney for the Child to represent the interest of minor children involved in custody and visitation disputes by Dutchess County Supreme Court and Family Court Justices. She was the receipient of the Dutchess County Family Court’s “Law Guardian of the Year” award in 2008.

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Matrimonial Law
  • Collaborative Law
  • Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Douglass College, Rutgers University, B.A., 1989
Law School Attended:
Western New England University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Hawaii; 1995, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii; 2001, District of Columbia; 2002, New York; 2002, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Memberships:
Dutchess County, Hawaii State, New York State and American Bar Associations; The District of Columbia Bar; Women's Bar Association of the State of New York.
ISLN:
900895577

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$300 - $340/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.3/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.0/5.0

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/11/12 in Matrimonial Law

    Ms. Faulkner concentrates her practice in matrimonial law. She has an excellent reputation in the community and is notable for her calm, composure and self-assurance.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/21/12 in Matrimonial Law

    I have observed Sharon Faulkner in adversarial proceedings and as an attorney for the child. She is professional, well-mannered, skillful, knowledgable, and reasonable. She is capable in all aspects of representation, and well respected by both jud... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/27/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 06/18/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/18/12 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/15/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/27/09 in Family Law

    Ms. Faulkner is an excellent attorney. She is very conscientious, represents her clients zealously, and is well-prepared. A pleasure to deal with.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/27/09 in Family Law

    Ms. Faulkner is a person of the highest character and integrity.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/15/12 in General Practice

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  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/14/12 in Family Law

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
4.7/5.0 (14 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Sharon is a top notch attorney who is extremely professional and also warm and gracious. She is meticulous, forceful and hardworking. I could not have asked for a better attorney to guide me through m...

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