Sharon T. Diamant

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Sharon T. Diamant: Attorney with Diamant Gerstein, LLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

Sharon T. Diamant was a prosecutor in Montgomery County for 10 years before going into private practice. She started in the district court,  handling thousands of misdemeanor crimes before being promoted to the juvenile division. There,  Sharon specialized in crimes involving the sexual abuse of children. In 2008, Sharon joined the Special Prosecution Team in the felony division,  where she handled financial crimes,  fraud, embezzlement and crimes of a sensitive nature involving public officials.    In 2010, Sharon and her law partner opened Diamant Gerstein,  LLC.  The large, private suite in Rockville is ideal for clients to come in, feel comfortable, and get top-notch legal services.  The law firm does criminal defense,  domestic work,  family law, child custody work, peace and protective orders, and child support.   Sharon prides herself on providing competent, effective legal representation without nickel-and-diming clients. She personally answers every phone call, text message and email.  Sharon believes a quality bedside manner with clients is the single most effective tool in assisting clients who are going through a difficulty in their lives.  Sharon has been named to Maryland's Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2012 and 2013. She was named to Maryland's Super Lawyers List in 2016, 2017,  2018 and 2019.  She is also a member of the Montgomery County Bar,  the National Drunk Driving Defense Association, is a board member of the Sobeloff Society,  is a member of the Collaborative Law Group, the Women's Bar Association,  Montgomery County Inns of Court and is on Montgomery County's Judicial Nominating Commission.   Sharon has lectured on issues related to criminal law at the Police Academy and Montgomery College.    Sharon lives in Montgomery County with her husband and four children.     
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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Criminal Defense
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Criminal Law
  • Traffic Violations
  • Restraining Orders
  • DUI/DWI
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Spousal Support
  • Visitation Rights
  • Paternity

Education & Credentials

Law School Attended:
University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2017, United States Supreme Court; 2010, United States District Court for the District of Maryland; 2003, Florida; 2000, Maryland
Memberships:
Montgomery County Bar Association; The Women’s Bar Association; The Sobeloff Society; The Collaborative Divorce Law Society; The National College for DUI Defense; The Montgomery County Criminal Law Society, Montgomery County Inns of Court
Languages:
English and Hebrew and Spanish and Hebrew and Spanish
Certifications:
Certified mediator, Child access training, Collaborative Lawyer, Inns of Court
ISLN:
917861879

Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (31 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/23/11 in Criminal Defense

    Sharon is uniquely qualified. She served as a Montgomery County (MD) prosecutor for approximately a decade. She was progressively assigned more complex cases by the DA.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 02/15/11 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 01/28/11 in Juvenile Criminal Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/12/20 in Family Law

    I have known Ms. Diamont for approx. 5 years. I have had the opportunity to have multiple discussions regarding the law, nuances, and application of Md. law. She is extremely knowledgeable and ethical. In a recent case, where the parties were extr... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/15/11 in Criminal Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/25/11 in General Practice

    Sharon is highly competent and very ethical. I hold her in very high regard.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/14/17 in Family Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/25/11 in Criminal Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 04/18/11 in Criminal Defense

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/07/11 in Criminal Prosecution

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (61 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (14 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

You want to have a lawyer if you plan to divorce. There are many lawyers to choose from, but not all are excellent. Sharon Diamant is outstanding. She’s so much more than a competent attorney, she i...

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