Amador County Family Law Attorney
Folsom-based representation across Amador County in family law, juvenile dependency, estate planning, and probate guardianships and conservatorships.
Local knowledge, statewide standards
Scharf Law, P.C. represents clients across Amador County from our Folsom office. Whether you live in Jackson, Sutter Creek, Ione, or elsewhere in the foothills, we provide steady counsel through the local court calendars, judges, and procedures that shape every case.
Amador County is a smaller foothills county southeast of Sacramento. Its Superior Court hears family law, dependency, and probate matters at a single courthouse in Jackson.
Where cases are heard: All family law, juvenile dependency, and probate matters are heard at the Amador County Superior Court on Argonaut Lane in Jackson.
Local procedures: The Amador courthouse has three departments; cases brought by the local child support agency are heard by a court commissioner. Custody mediation is provided through the court’s Family Law Mediators Panel, and the Family Law Facilitator offers drop-in help at the courthouse. The court accepts online electronic filing.
How we can help
Four practice areas, one office. Click any card to learn more about that practice.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, support, parentage, restraining orders, and property division — representation through every stage.
Learn more →Juvenile Dependency
CPS defense and dependency-court representation for parents, relatives, and caregivers from investigation through permanency.
Learn more →Estate Planning
Flat-fee revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, and powers of attorney to keep your family out of probate.
Learn more →Guardianships & Conservatorships
Probate guardianships for minors and conservatorships for adults — for families that need court-supervised care.
Learn more →Scharf Law, P.C.
Owner and Managing Attorney Taryn M. Scharf is an active member of the California State Bar (Bar #244097), admitted in 2006. Her career began in juvenile dependency, and she now leads a multi-practice family law firm based in Folsom.
For an accurate read on your specific situation in Amador County — including the local court’s practices and timing — schedule a consultation. We aim to respond to inquiries within one business day.
Common questions about family law in Amador County
Where are family law cases heard in Amador County?
Amador County Superior Court hears family law, juvenile, and probate matters in Jackson. Scharf Law, P.C. is based in Folsom, roughly an hour from Jackson, and represents Amador County families in divorce, custody, support, restraining order, dependency, and probate guardianship matters.
Which agency handles CPS cases in Amador County?
Child Protective Services in Amador County operates within the county’s Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services. Dependency cases follow the same Welfare and Institutions Code timelines as larger counties, but with a smaller court calendar, which can affect scheduling.
Is it worth hiring an attorney from outside Amador County?
Many Amador County residents work with attorneys in the Sacramento region because of the limited number of local family law practitioners. What matters is familiarity with the Amador County court’s procedures and availability for hearings in Jackson, both of which we discuss candidly at the first consultation.
Does Scharf Law, P.C. have an office in Jackson?
No. The firm’s only office is in Folsom, California. Amador County clients can meet with us in Folsom, by phone, or by video, and we appear in person at the Amador County courthouse.
General information about California law, reviewed by attorney Taryn M. Scharf (CA State Bar #244097), Scharf Law, P.C., Folsom, CA. It is not legal advice for any specific situation. Ask about your case or call (916) 782-3900.
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Scharf Law, P.C. — 2330 E Bidwell St, Suite 110, Folsom, CA 95630-3897
— (916) 782-3900
Taryn M. Scharf, Esq. — CA State Bar #244097
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