team-member

Adam Tanker

Doylestown, PA

Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Adam H. Tanker, an attorney at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel focuses his practice on all aspects of family law matters including alimony/spousal support, divorce, equitable distribution, marital agreements, child support and child custody.Adam is a highly regarded and seasoned family law litigation attorney serving in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Philadelphia counties. His practice includes prenuptial agreements, custody, domestic abuse and protection from abuse matters, child and spousal support, divorce, separation, and cohabitation.Adam, who is an Avvo Rated attorney, was featured in Suburban Life Magazine as one of the region’s top Family Law Attorneys in 2017, and was named a Five-Star Attorney by Suburban Life Magazine in 2020.  Adam was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in 2015, 2016 2017, 2018 and 2019. Adam was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in 2019 and 2020. He currently serves as an editor of the Bar Review Column for the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section’s periodic publication, The Pennsylvania Family Lawyer.Adam helps people during some of the toughest times of their lives. He understands that divorce and custody involve both financial and emotional issues that impact spouses and children. Adam uses his experience both in and out of the court room to not only identify problems and create solutions to resolve them, but also help clients manage their expectations so they can make educated and informed decisions. He is a skilled family law litigation attorney.Since 2013, Adam has practiced exclusively in the area of family law.. He has obtained favorable outcomes in many complicated divorce, support and custody matters. Adam has litigated many complex cases involving business assets and trusts, and he has extensive experience taking custody cases to trial. Although Adam realizes that the settlement table is usually always better than the courtroom, he is an experienced family law litigation attorney well suited for cases that cannot be resolved by agreement. His effective trial skills serve his clients well, especially in contentious custody cases.Adam is a former Deputy District Attorney for the Bucks County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney’s office, where he served as Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Unit and was assigned to the office’s gangs, guns, and drug unit. He also acted as the office’s community liaison for gang violence. In this role, Adam helped crime victims find their voice and ensured those who committed crimes were held accountable. He continues to use these skills to solve problems, assertively addressing the difficult issues his clients face.Adam has conducted presentations across the Commonwealth concerning family law matters and has presented several legal education seminars in affiliation with the Bucks County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, The Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court and the Bucks County Inn of Court. Adam is a member of the Bucks County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Bucks County American Inn of Court, the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court, and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP108 North Main StreetSuite 201Doylestown, PA, 18901 Office (215) 606-0754 108 North Main StreetSuite 201Suite 201Doylestown, PA, 18901 Office (215) 606-0754(215) 606-0754

Office: (215) 631-3741

Website: N/A

Reviews

Chris
June 19, 2018

The climate is stormy. You are trapped and you can not see a way out of the chaotic mess you have found yourself in. In every direction there is completely unreasonable and seemingly insurmountable opposition. There may be criminal charges to enforce or defend. Adam was a DA. He knows the best options from his real deal past. He will be stern, but he will also bend and work with you. Get your kids on the big Tanker truck with you and roll out to bluer skies with confidence! I was facing criminal abuse charges and total loss of custody of my daughter last Nov and Dec. It was the most gut wrenching and awful time of my life. I got on the Tanker truck and we found a way together. He lives in the storm and he has the experience. You love your children. If there is a way, you will find it together. Make sure you keep calm and behave! That is the hardest thing to do when lighting is striking and trees are falling everywhere, but chilling out and getting your Zen Jedi calm on is more important now than it has ever been in your whole life. I just took my daughter to the beach with me for a long Father's Day Weekend. There is no way I could have seen the possibility of getting the weekend back when those frightening criminal charges were filed against me, but as I worked with Adam, the best course became more and more clear. There is another key to success you have to remember other than being chill. Tell Adam the truth no matter how terrible or embarrassing. Adam has to drive the Tanker back to your home as well. If you don't tell him about the traps that are set for you in your hood from your past, you will crash and burn. The best course is found with trust and honesty. This will be the most difficult time of your life, but if you are honest with Adam, he will get you to where you deserve to be. He got my daughter and I there!

Howard
December 23, 2017

In a difficult and complex case involving custody of a minor grandchild and a minor half-sibling, Adam, after having discerned the issues amongst the parties developed a perfect strategy and negotiated a custody order that resulted in our being able to retain primary physical custody of these two grandchildren, removing them from an awful situation in very short order. The kids are with us and they are now safe. We thank him for this. There should be six stars so we could adequately rate him and his legal prowess.

anonymous
November 30, 2021

Adam was amazing from the initial consultation to our most recent phone call. He made sure I had reasonable expectations from the beginning on my custody case and that I knew what to expect each step of the way. He was great at managing communication with the other attorney while going to bat for me in court like it was his own family he was defending. He provided great advice and guidance while always allowing me to have the final say. He was everything you need in a lawyer, especially in a custody situation where the case is never black and white. I truly feel that his aggressiveness in court and guidance outside of court helped to sway the situation in my favor with an outcome that me and my family have been thrilled with. I highly recommend him!

Kayla
April 1, 2021

Adam Tanker is truly my hero! He gave hope to my family at a time when our world seemed to falling down around us. He defended me from unjust accusations and helped me gain primary custody of my son. He was empathetic and patient with me. Never did I have a question that went unanswered and he was always honest with me, even when the answer wasn't what I wanted to hear. He became part of the family and took the time understand the situation and get to know us. It was a long up hill battle and even after a horrible CCES evaluation Adam was able to get me primary custody. Unfortunately for Adam he is stuck with me forever, because I would never want anyone else representing me or my family! If your looking for someone to make you feel like your not just another client and that will work hard for you, Adam is your guy! You will not be disappointed!! Thank you Adam from Kayla and the whole family!! We love you!!!

Sophia
March 8, 2021

I highly recommend Adam Tanker! He was excellent at his job and also cares about his clients. Adam was always quick to respond or get back to me in a timely manner. He was prepared at all times and worked hard for me and my son. After every case we had I always left happy and satisfied with Adam’s work. He is strong smart diligent and witty in court. His team was also very helpful and kind. Overall I am very happy that I chose Adam as my lawyer. Thank you for everything!!!

Chris
July 10, 2020

Adam was able to successfully execute a multi-jurisdictional legal strategy leading to an emergency order and successful return & custody. Adam’s approach was fundamentally sound and well positioned, however it was his dedication and attentiveness to the situation that was most impressive. Adam personally visited the courthouse many times during the Christmas/New Year holiday to ensure timely, successful results. Highly recommend

anonymous
September 17, 2019

Adam has been great to work with. In fact, I am still using Adam's services. Adam took the time to clearly understand my case and situation so we could prepare an effective rebuttal to the baseless accusations that were being made and to meet the objectives I was seeking. I am happy to say it is on-track and Adam's representation has helped me to navigate the courts and feel renewed faith in the justice system. Prior to Adam's involvement, it seemed I always got the short end of the stick. I am confident Adam's guidance will get me to my objective as we are just about there. I highly recommend Adam to anyone who is looking for an attorney who really cares about their client and who will do an excellent job! Adam, thank-you for everything you have done so far!

Henry
January 3, 2019

I have been using Adams services since 2012. He has been a great resource and a genuinely nice person to deal with during such a terrible life experience. I appreciate all of his help and his availability to answer questions, jump on a call, and make sure I'm prepared for all steps of the process. It is also comforting to see how well versed and familiar he is with the usual players of the Bucks County Court's. I highly recommend Adam. I hope I never have to use him again, but if I did I would not seek counsel from anyone else.

Mark
January 5, 2018

Adam aggressively pursued justice for me in a complicated defense matter. He effectively negotiated with the assistant district attorney to mitigate unsubstantiated charges and dramatically reduce penalties.

Greg
December 15, 2017

Adam assisted me with long standing issues and was finally able to get me closure. Thank you Adam.

Chris
June 19, 2018

The climate is stormy. You are trapped and you can not see a way out of the chaotic mess you have found yourself in. In every direction there is completely unreasonable and seemingly insurmountable opposition. There may be criminal charges to enforce or defend. Adam was a DA. He knows the best options from his real deal past. He will be stern, but he will also bend and work with you. Get your kids on the big Tanker truck with you and roll out to bluer skies with confidence! I was facing criminal abuse charges and total loss of custody of my daughter last Nov and Dec. It was the most gut wrenching and awful time of my life. I got on the Tanker truck and we found a way together. He lives in the storm and he has the experience. You love your children. If there is a way, you will find it together. Make sure you keep calm and behave! That is the hardest thing to do when lighting is striking and trees are falling everywhere, but chilling out and getting your Zen Jedi calm on is more important now than it has ever been in your whole life. I just took my daughter to the beach with me for a long Father's Day Weekend. There is no way I could have seen the possibility of getting the weekend back when those frightening criminal charges were filed against me, but as I worked with Adam, the best course became more and more clear. There is another key to success you have to remember other than being chill. Tell Adam the truth no matter how terrible or embarrassing. Adam has to drive the Tanker back to your home as well. If you don't tell him about the traps that are set for you in your hood from your past, you will crash and burn. The best course is found with trust and honesty. This will be the most difficult time of your life, but if you are honest with Adam, he will get you to where you deserve to be. He got my daughter and I there!

Howard
December 23, 2017

In a difficult and complex case involving custody of a minor grandchild and a minor half-sibling, Adam, after having discerned the issues amongst the parties developed a perfect strategy and negotiated a custody order that resulted in our being able to retain primary physical custody of these two grandchildren, removing them from an awful situation in very short order. The kids are with us and they are now safe. We thank him for this. There should be six stars so we could adequately rate him and his legal prowess.

anonymous
November 30, 2021

Adam was amazing from the initial consultation to our most recent phone call. He made sure I had reasonable expectations from the beginning on my custody case and that I knew what to expect each step of the way. He was great at managing communication with the other attorney while going to bat for me in court like it was his own family he was defending. He provided great advice and guidance while always allowing me to have the final say. He was everything you need in a lawyer, especially in a custody situation where the case is never black and white. I truly feel that his aggressiveness in court and guidance outside of court helped to sway the situation in my favor with an outcome that me and my family have been thrilled with. I highly recommend him!

Kayla
April 1, 2021

Adam Tanker is truly my hero! He gave hope to my family at a time when our world seemed to falling down around us. He defended me from unjust accusations and helped me gain primary custody of my son. He was empathetic and patient with me. Never did I have a question that went unanswered and he was always honest with me, even when the answer wasn't what I wanted to hear. He became part of the family and took the time understand the situation and get to know us. It was a long up hill battle and even after a horrible CCES evaluation Adam was able to get me primary custody. Unfortunately for Adam he is stuck with me forever, because I would never want anyone else representing me or my family! If your looking for someone to make you feel like your not just another client and that will work hard for you, Adam is your guy! You will not be disappointed!! Thank you Adam from Kayla and the whole family!! We love you!!!

Sophia
March 8, 2021

I highly recommend Adam Tanker! He was excellent at his job and also cares about his clients. Adam was always quick to respond or get back to me in a timely manner. He was prepared at all times and worked hard for me and my son. After every case we had I always left happy and satisfied with Adam’s work. He is strong smart diligent and witty in court. His team was also very helpful and kind. Overall I am very happy that I chose Adam as my lawyer. Thank you for everything!!!

Chris
July 10, 2020

Adam was able to successfully execute a multi-jurisdictional legal strategy leading to an emergency order and successful return & custody. Adam’s approach was fundamentally sound and well positioned, however it was his dedication and attentiveness to the situation that was most impressive. Adam personally visited the courthouse many times during the Christmas/New Year holiday to ensure timely, successful results. Highly recommend

anonymous
September 17, 2019

Adam has been great to work with. In fact, I am still using Adam's services. Adam took the time to clearly understand my case and situation so we could prepare an effective rebuttal to the baseless accusations that were being made and to meet the objectives I was seeking. I am happy to say it is on-track and Adam's representation has helped me to navigate the courts and feel renewed faith in the justice system. Prior to Adam's involvement, it seemed I always got the short end of the stick. I am confident Adam's guidance will get me to my objective as we are just about there. I highly recommend Adam to anyone who is looking for an attorney who really cares about their client and who will do an excellent job! Adam, thank-you for everything you have done so far!

Henry
January 3, 2019

I have been using Adams services since 2012. He has been a great resource and a genuinely nice person to deal with during such a terrible life experience. I appreciate all of his help and his availability to answer questions, jump on a call, and make sure I'm prepared for all steps of the process. It is also comforting to see how well versed and familiar he is with the usual players of the Bucks County Court's. I highly recommend Adam. I hope I never have to use him again, but if I did I would not seek counsel from anyone else.

Mark
January 5, 2018

Adam aggressively pursued justice for me in a complicated defense matter. He effectively negotiated with the assistant district attorney to mitigate unsubstantiated charges and dramatically reduce penalties.

Greg
December 15, 2017

Adam assisted me with long standing issues and was finally able to get me closure. Thank you Adam.

Chris
June 19, 2018

The climate is stormy. You are trapped and you can not see a way out of the chaotic mess you have found yourself in. In every direction there is completely unreasonable and seemingly insurmountable opposition. There may be criminal charges to enforce or defend. Adam was a DA. He knows the best options from his real deal past. He will be stern, but he will also bend and work with you. Get your kids on the big Tanker truck with you and roll out to bluer skies with confidence! I was facing criminal abuse charges and total loss of custody of my daughter last Nov and Dec. It was the most gut wrenching and awful time of my life. I got on the Tanker truck and we found a way together. He lives in the storm and he has the experience. You love your children. If there is a way, you will find it together. Make sure you keep calm and behave! That is the hardest thing to do when lighting is striking and trees are falling everywhere, but chilling out and getting your Zen Jedi calm on is more important now than it has ever been in your whole life. I just took my daughter to the beach with me for a long Father's Day Weekend. There is no way I could have seen the possibility of getting the weekend back when those frightening criminal charges were filed against me, but as I worked with Adam, the best course became more and more clear. There is another key to success you have to remember other than being chill. Tell Adam the truth no matter how terrible or embarrassing. Adam has to drive the Tanker back to your home as well. If you don't tell him about the traps that are set for you in your hood from your past, you will crash and burn. The best course is found with trust and honesty. This will be the most difficult time of your life, but if you are honest with Adam, he will get you to where you deserve to be. He got my daughter and I there!

Howard
December 23, 2017

In a difficult and complex case involving custody of a minor grandchild and a minor half-sibling, Adam, after having discerned the issues amongst the parties developed a perfect strategy and negotiated a custody order that resulted in our being able to retain primary physical custody of these two grandchildren, removing them from an awful situation in very short order. The kids are with us and they are now safe. We thank him for this. There should be six stars so we could adequately rate him and his legal prowess.

anonymous
November 30, 2021

Adam was amazing from the initial consultation to our most recent phone call. He made sure I had reasonable expectations from the beginning on my custody case and that I knew what to expect each step of the way. He was great at managing communication with the other attorney while going to bat for me in court like it was his own family he was defending. He provided great advice and guidance while always allowing me to have the final say. He was everything you need in a lawyer, especially in a custody situation where the case is never black and white. I truly feel that his aggressiveness in court and guidance outside of court helped to sway the situation in my favor with an outcome that me and my family have been thrilled with. I highly recommend him!

Kayla
April 1, 2021

Adam Tanker is truly my hero! He gave hope to my family at a time when our world seemed to falling down around us. He defended me from unjust accusations and helped me gain primary custody of my son. He was empathetic and patient with me. Never did I have a question that went unanswered and he was always honest with me, even when the answer wasn't what I wanted to hear. He became part of the family and took the time understand the situation and get to know us. It was a long up hill battle and even after a horrible CCES evaluation Adam was able to get me primary custody. Unfortunately for Adam he is stuck with me forever, because I would never want anyone else representing me or my family! If your looking for someone to make you feel like your not just another client and that will work hard for you, Adam is your guy! You will not be disappointed!! Thank you Adam from Kayla and the whole family!! We love you!!!

Sophia
March 8, 2021

I highly recommend Adam Tanker! He was excellent at his job and also cares about his clients. Adam was always quick to respond or get back to me in a timely manner. He was prepared at all times and worked hard for me and my son. After every case we had I always left happy and satisfied with Adam’s work. He is strong smart diligent and witty in court. His team was also very helpful and kind. Overall I am very happy that I chose Adam as my lawyer. Thank you for everything!!!

Chris
July 10, 2020

Adam was able to successfully execute a multi-jurisdictional legal strategy leading to an emergency order and successful return & custody. Adam’s approach was fundamentally sound and well positioned, however it was his dedication and attentiveness to the situation that was most impressive. Adam personally visited the courthouse many times during the Christmas/New Year holiday to ensure timely, successful results. Highly recommend

anonymous
September 17, 2019

Adam has been great to work with. In fact, I am still using Adam's services. Adam took the time to clearly understand my case and situation so we could prepare an effective rebuttal to the baseless accusations that were being made and to meet the objectives I was seeking. I am happy to say it is on-track and Adam's representation has helped me to navigate the courts and feel renewed faith in the justice system. Prior to Adam's involvement, it seemed I always got the short end of the stick. I am confident Adam's guidance will get me to my objective as we are just about there. I highly recommend Adam to anyone who is looking for an attorney who really cares about their client and who will do an excellent job! Adam, thank-you for everything you have done so far!

Henry
January 3, 2019

I have been using Adams services since 2012. He has been a great resource and a genuinely nice person to deal with during such a terrible life experience. I appreciate all of his help and his availability to answer questions, jump on a call, and make sure I'm prepared for all steps of the process. It is also comforting to see how well versed and familiar he is with the usual players of the Bucks County Court's. I highly recommend Adam. I hope I never have to use him again, but if I did I would not seek counsel from anyone else.

Mark
January 5, 2018

Adam aggressively pursued justice for me in a complicated defense matter. He effectively negotiated with the assistant district attorney to mitigate unsubstantiated charges and dramatically reduce penalties.

Greg
December 15, 2017

Adam assisted me with long standing issues and was finally able to get me closure. Thank you Adam.