Education
The American University, BA Major – Justice, Minor – Psychology, 1990
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, JD cum laude, 1999

Admitted to Practice
Maryland

Practice Areas
Criminal, Traffic, DUI, Domestic (divorce, custody, child support, paternity, uncontested adoption, guardianship, name change), Wills/Powers of Attorney, Civil

Community and Professional Affiliations
Member, Maryland State Bar Association
Member, Charles County Bar Association
Member, Prince George’s Bar Association
Volunteer Judge, Teen Court Judge (Charles County)
Volunteer Judge, High School Mock Trial Competition
Volunteer tutor, Charles County Literacy Council
Volunteer, Charles County Humane Society
Firm representative to the Charles County Chamber of Commerce

Special Appointments
Member, Peer Review Committee of the Attorney Grievance Commission, March 2006 – present.

Shara Hendler joined the firm in November 2008. Prior to joining the Alexander & Cleaver team Shara worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Charles County, Maryland for six years. She handled all types of cases ranging from simple assault, drug possession, shoplifting and DUI to serious felonies including child abuse, burglary, and drug offenses. She then entered private practice where she concentrated on domestic cases such as divorce, custody and adoption. Shara is also approved to be appointed by the Court as a Child’s Attorney.

301-292-3300     shendler@alexander-cleaver.com     3/30/10