Tammy Dusharm

Tammy Dusharm has nearly 15 years' experience representing individuals in the areas of criminal defense, pardons and expungements, family law, divorce, child custody, child support and civil litigation. Attorney Dusharm opened her own practice after law school, where she focused her practice on the areas of family law, civil litigation and collections. She then spent six years working as a court-appointed criminal defense attorney with the Mohave County Legal Defender's Office in Kingman, Arizona. In 2013, Ms. Dusharm moved her family to central Pennsylvania where she worked for the Franklin County Public Defender's Office until 2015 when she returned to private practice. In private practice, Ms. Dusharm continues to represent individuals in the areas of criminal defense, pardons and expungements, family law, divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and civil litigation.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation

• Pardons and Expungements

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Arizona

Since 2006

Pennsylvania

Since 2012

Attorney

Dusharm Law LLC

2021 - Current

Experienced general practice law firm providing legal representation in the areas of criminal defense, family law, pardons, expungements, civil litigation, and estate planning.

Member

Czekaj Dusharm LLC

2017 - 2021

General law practice located on the square in Newport, Pennsylvania, serving the central Pennsylvania area, focusing on the areas of criminal defense, pardons, expungements, family law, and civil litigation.

Associate Attorney

Scaringi & Scaringi PC

2015 - 2016

First Assistant Public Defender

Franklin County Public Defender's Office

2013 - 2015

During my tenure at the Franklin County Public Defender's Office, I provided representation to indigent individuals charged with commission of criminal offenses. I represented people for any criminal offense carrying the possibility of incarceration, ranging from summary and traffic offenses through serious felony offenses, including drug offenses, violent offenses, sex offenses, burglaries, and others. I was also responsible for managing the office in the absence of the Chief Public Defender.

Deputy Legal Defender

Mohave County Legal Defender's Office

2007 - 2013

As Deputy Legal Defender, I was responsible for representing individuals charged with committing criminal offenses, including misdemeanors, felonies, drug offenses, weapon offenses, violent offenses and property offenses. In addition, I represented juveniles who had been accused of committing delinquent acts. Finally, our office was appointed to represent mentally ill individuals where a petition for involuntary treatment had been filed against them.

Sole Practitioner

Tammy S. Dusharm, P.C.

2006 - 2007

As a sole practitioner, I practiced primarily in the areas of civil litigation, family law and collection law.

Arizona State University

J.D. (2005) | Law

2003 - 2005

Honors: Magna Cum Laude Order of the Coif Top 10 Percent of Class

Activities: Pro Bono Distinction Criminal Law Clinic Homeless Legal Assistance Battered Women's Project

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

B.A. (1995) | Criminal Justice

1992 - 1995

Perry County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Current

Pennsylania Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2013 - Current

Arizona State Bar

Member

2006 - Current

Franklin County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2016