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Barbara J. O'Hara, Esq. Hughes, Nicholls & O'HaraMember
Barbara J. O'Hara
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Barbara J. O'Hara

4.7
26 reviews

1421 East Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18512

Child Support, Divorce, Custody and 4 more

About Barbara J. O'Hara

Attorney O'Hara has been practicing Domestic and Family Law since her admission to the Bar in 1981. She has been a frequent PBI presenter on the topics of divorce, custody and support.

She is a strong advocate for her clients and consequently many of her clients are referred by former clients, former opposing clients and attorneys.

Attorney O'Hara has served as the Secretary of the Lackawanna Bar Association and as a Zone 5 Delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She has been a Big Sister and serves on the Voluntary Action Center Board of Directors, She has also served on the United Neighborhood Center's Board of Directors. She is currently the President of the Association of Women Lawyers of Lackawanna County.

Attorney O'Hara was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women in Business in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2012. She is also a monthly guest expert on the Laurie and Lynn radio show on WILK 103.1 FM.

She is also a Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecturer.

Associations/Memberships

Lackawanna County Bar Association

Association of Women Lawyers of Lackawanna County, President

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Family Law Section Association of Women Lawyers of Lackawanna County

Voluntary Action Center Board of Directors

United Neighborhood Center, Board of Directors (past member)

 

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Silver Client Champion
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Champion Badge Silver
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Barbara J. O'Hara got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

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Barbara J. O'Hara got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by Lisa
April 23, 2024
Hired Attorney

When I first met Barbara OHara, I was ready to give everything to my now ex husband just to get it over with. She made me look at the whole picture and come up with a better offer. I still offered to settle for less because my ex was not willing to sign. I asked what else can I do? She suggested I hire the Master at the County Family Court. I didn't have to go to court. The lawyers and the Master hammered it all out. I was very satisfied with the outcome. She was great! Highly recommended

 
Divorce
Posted by Anthony
December 08, 2023
Hired Attorney

Very professional,compassionate, and straight to the point. Answered and explained all my questions and always got back to me if I sent an email or made a call in a timely manner. I would highly recommend her you will not be disappointed.

Divorce
Posted by Sandra
June 14, 2023
Hired Attorney

I had chosen Barbara to represent me in my divorce after reading about her many years of experience, leadership roles in the Bar Association and community, as well as positive reviews left by previous clients. Barbara was a steady force of professional and compassionate representation and advocacy during the most challenging times. She enabled me to reach a fair resolution, and was genuinely pleased with the outcome.

 
Child Custody
Posted by Anthony
June 07, 2023
Hired Attorney

Attorney Barbara O’Hara is a truly an amazing, dedicated, and compassionate attorney! Over the past five years I have tried time after time to resolve custody issues for my two children with a previous attorney. I heard that Attorney O’Hara was among the best with family law and after our initial consultation immediately knew she was the attorney for me! After four short months Barbara had my custody issues resolved and proved to me what an outstanding attorney/person she is. Mrs. O’Hara put an enormous amount of effort and time into my case. On a Friday evening at 10:00pm attorney O’Hara contacted me to ease my mind on a particular topic, that is very hard to come by, and Mrs. O’Hara did it without hesitation! She went above and beyond my expectations and there is no doubt in my mind I would not have received the outcome I did without her tireless work on my case. Thank you so very much Attorney O’Hara!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 13, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
  • Other 5
    • Custody
    • Support
    • Protection from Abuse
    • Adoption
    • Termination of Parental Rights

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, New Jersey
    1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    1983, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
    1981, Pennsylvania
    1988, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    Memberships
    Lackawanna and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Temple University School of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    LaSalle College
    Class of 1978
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

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