Shari Anhalt

Attorney Bio

Shari was admitted to the California Bar in 2010 and to the North Carolina Bar in 2024. Shari owned and operated a successful Family Law firm in California until she relocated to North Carolina and joined Marshall & Taylor in 2026.

Shari understands and appreciates that family law cases are sensitive and unique to each individual client. Shari is known for her professionalism, empathy, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients. She explains the legal process in a straightforward manner. Shari’s priority is to be available and accessible to clients.

Shari has extensive experience in Family Law, including dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, modification of support, division of community property assets and debts, business valuations, confirmation of separate property, contempt and enforcement proceedings, legal separation, domestic violence restraining orders and post-judgment requests for orders, such as move-aways, and modifications of support. While Shari’s natural approach is to negotiate and find an amicable solution, she is an experienced litigator and has substantial courtroom experience.

Shari earned her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State University. Prior to practicing law, Shari was a Human Resources Director in a Hospital in Northern California, a restoration construction company located in five states (California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada), and for the largest Gay and Lesbian Organization in California, Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Shari spends her free time enjoying her family and friends, reading, baking, and researching anything that catches her attention.

Areas of Practice

● Divorce
● Child Custody and Visitation
● Child Support
● Alimony and Spousal Support
● Post-decree modifications
● Property Division
● Domestic Violence and Protective Orders

Memberships and Involvements

● North Carolina Bar Association
● California Bar Association
● Long Beach Bar Association
● Los Angeles County Bar Association
● Long Beach Bar Association Board of Directors 2011-2018
● Long Beach Bar Association Family Law Section Leader 2023 -2025
● The Ball Hunt Schooley American Inn of Court 2011-2024
● California State Bar Executive Committee for Solo and Small Firms 2012-2016
● Long Beach Family Law Court and Compton Family Law Court volunteer
Settlement Officer 2018-2025