Meet Sharon Oberst DeFala, Esq.

Divorce Attorney, Mediator, & Holistic Professional

“Divorce is a transition, not an obituary.” This belief has guided my practice since 1992. I believe that while a legal decree marks the end of a marriage, it should also serve as the foundation for a healthy, purposeful new beginning.

As the founder of Oberst DeFala Law, PC, I have spent more than three decades helping individuals and families across Fairfield County navigate the complexities of life's transitions. My approach is rooted in the philosophy that divorce is a holistic experience, affecting your finances, family dynamics, and physical and emotional well-being. Contact Oberst DeFala Law today to schedule a consultation and learn how I can help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

A Holistic Approach to Law

I am more than a family law attorney. I am also a mediator, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS™), and Reiki Master. This unique combination allows me to provide support that honors the whole person. Whether I am guiding a high-net-worth family through a discreet, cost-effective resolution or helping co-parents establish a positive foundation for their children, my goal is to minimize conflict and maximize opportunities for peace.

By combining traditional legal experience with vetted healing practices and a trusted network of financial and mental health professionals, I help clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.

Areas of Expertise

Family & Divorce Law: Including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody, and support matters.
Divorce Mediation: Facilitating non-adversarial solutions that help preserve dignity, relationships, and resources.
Holistic Divorce: Taking a 360-degree approach to divorce that supports emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Estate Planning: Protecting your legacy and providing one of the greatest gifts to your loved ones: certainty.
Small Business Law: Advising solo practitioners and small businesses on asset protection and sustainable growth.

Education & Community

A lifelong resident of Fairfield County, I followed in the footsteps of my father, Gary Oberst, and joined the family practice after graduating from Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, and my Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law in Portland, Oregon. My commitment to my neighbors extends beyond the office. I have served as Chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County and as President of Congregation Beth El in Norwalk.

When I am not advocating for my clients, I enjoy attending my husband’s and children’s musical and theatrical performances and spending time with my extended family.