Our Firm

Hooma Shah, Esq.

Founder & Principal Attorney

Hooma is an experienced Family Law Attorney. Before opening her own practice she clerked for two Family Law Judges – The Honorable Kelly C. Wall and the Honorable R. Stephen Barrett – at the Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Hooma’s clerkship experience was highly educational since it exposed her to a broad range of family law issues and taught her how to analyze a case from a Judge’s perspective, which is highly beneficial in procuring a successful outcome on behalf of one’s client.

As Assistant Regional Counsel in Tavares, Florida Hooma represented parents whose children had been removed by the Department of Children and Families. Hooma’s time as Assistant Regional Counsel not only taught her valuable oral advocacy skills but also how to think quickly on her feet and put her at ease in the courtroom. Moreover, Hooma’s experience with mediation provided her with valuable insight into settling legal disputes.

Hooma also has a long standing commitment to domestic violence advocacy with a specific emphasis on providing services to members of the South East Asian and Middle Eastern communities. Currently, Hooma is assisting domestic violence victims as a volunteer attorney at The Crime Victims Center in St. Louis. During college, Hooma completed the 40 hours of domestic violence training and volunteered as a domestic violence counselor at the Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services in Woodridge, Illinois. After obtaining her law degree, Hooma volunteered at legal aid organizations in both Champaign, Illinois and Orlando, Florida and assisted victims through the process of obtaining orders of protection from completing the initial paperwork to appearing on their behalf in court.

Hooma also recently obtained certification as a Guardian Ad Litem and is qualified to represent a child’s interests in family law disputes.

Hooma enjoys travelling, photography, exploring art museums and reading historical fiction. Hooma is also fluent in Urdu/Hindi and speaks conversational Spanish.

Education

Bar Admissions

Missouri – 2019
Illinois – 2010

University of Wisconsin Law School

Juris Doctor – 2009
Editor-in Chief – Wisconsin International Law Journal – 2008-2009
LEO Program Member
Published – “Brutality By Acid: Utilizing Bangladesh a Model to Fight Acid Violence in Pakistan.” Wisconsin International Law Journal

Benedictine University

Bachelor of Arts – English Literature & Secondary Education (Magna Cum Laude) – 2006
Member – Scholars Program

We Always Strive For 5 Stars

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"No one wants to be in a situation when they are in need of a lawyer, but hiring Hooma Shah to represent me made the situation easier and less stressful. When looking for a lawyer to help me I knew I wanted someone I could trust, who actually cared about my situation and someone who would get the job done effectively. Hooma checked off all those boxes. When I told her about my situation I didn't feel judged, only compassion and professionalism..."

"Hooma is a talented and a professional attorney. She provides excellent service and she is highly experienced. She goes above and beyond in helping her clients reach the best possible outcome. Hooma is very personable and extremely knowledgeable about the law. I would recommend Hooma to anyone, and would definitely use her again if needed."