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Linda Shay Gardner

Gardner Law Office • PA
Adoption

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Contact

Email
info@gardnerlawyers.com
Phone
(610) 866-9529
Address
PA, 18018-3829, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania1996New Jersey1995U.S. District Court District of New Jersey1995U.S. District Court District of South Carolina2010U.S. District Court District of Nevada2010U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania1997U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania2001U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida2010U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania2010U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida2010U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia2010U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas2010U.S. District Court Western District of Texas2010U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana2010U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit2000U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit2001U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit1998Supreme Court of Pennsylvania1996Supreme Court of New Jersey1995

About

Linda Shay Gardner is a seasoned attorney based in Pennsylvania, specializing in family law and international law. With a robust practice at Gardner Law Office, she focuses on a diverse range of legal areas including adoption, divorce, child support, juvenile law, and domestic violence. Linda's comprehensive expertise extends to trusts, wills, guardianships, and collaborative law, ensuring she addresses the multifaceted needs of her clients. A graduate of Temple University School of Law, Linda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having also earned advanced degrees from Columbia University and Lehigh University. Her background in sociology and psychology enhances her ability to navigate complex family dynamics, providing her clients with compassionate and effective legal representation. Linda is deeply committed to her clients, prioritizing their needs and advocating for their rights, especially in sensitive matters such as custody, visitation, and children's rights. Her dedication to fostering collaborative solutions often helps clients achieve amicable resolutions. Serving clients throughout Pennsylvania, Linda Shay Gardner is recognized not only for her legal acumen but also for her unwavering support during challenging times. Whether guiding families through adoption processes or resolving disputes, she remains a trusted ally for those seeking clarity and resolution in their legal journeys.

About Adoption Law

Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.

Credentials

Education
Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | J.D. | Teachers College, Columbia University, 1984 | Doctorate in Continuing and Higher Education | Teachers College, Columbia University, 1984 | M.A. | Lehigh University, 1975 | Master in Education | Moravian College, 1974 | B.A. | Honors: Admitted to Hall of Fame for Field Hockey in 2007 | Major: Sociology and Psychology

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and U.S.A. Chapter, 2008 - Present
Associations
Commission on the Future of Moravian College: Global Engagement Task Force, 2000 (Member) | American Bar Association, International Section, 2005 - 2006 (Vice-Chair, International Family Law Committee) | Northampton County Bar Association (Member, Past Board of Governors)
Speaking
Presenter: "Virtual Visitation”, Provide Personal Video Conferencing between Parents and Children, Northampton County Bench Bar Conference, October 28, 2006 | Presenter: "Safeguarding Children from Parental Abduction: Preventative Strategies in Custody Cases", International Family Law Society Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2005 | Presenter, "Counseling Business Clients Regarding International Family Law Issues", Spring Meeting of the ABA Section of International Law, New York, April 4, 2008 | Presenter - Coordination of abduction and recovery resources between the United States and the Dominican Republic - lecture to attorneys in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2001 | Presenter - "What Every Judge Should Know about Child Abduction", National Association of Women Judges Conference, National Conference, Manhattan, New York, 2001 | Presenter – "Child Abduction, Alienation and Abuse,", International Child Abduction Conference, Washington D.C., by PARENT International, 2001 | Presenter - "Child Abduction", National Association of Women Judges’ District 2 Conference in New York, 2000 | "International Child Abduction", Presentations to Lawyers, Judges, Court Personnel and Social Workers, Berlin, Germany, 1999 | "Missing and Exploited Children: Parental Kidnapping", Panel at the Second World Congress on Family Law and the Rights of Children and Youth held in Association, Annual Conference of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, San Francisco, CA., 1997 | "Statutes and Regulations on Abduction and Kidnapping..", "Women, Children and Domestic Violence: Current Tensions and Emerging Issues", Fordham University, Sup. Ct. of NY, Appellate Division Ist Dept., Lawyers Comm. against Domestic Violence & NY State Judicial Comm. on Women, April 26, 1998 - April 27, 1998
Updated: Apr 05, 2026