Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that Sharon A. Doers, Essex County Assistant Register of Deeds & Mortgages, pled guilty before the Honorable Siobhan Teare, Judge of the Superior Court, to practicing law without a license.
Authorities say Doers, 68, of Montclair admitted to charging members of the public $295 to prepare legal documents needed for the transfer of deeds and related work. She admitted to beginning to engage in the illegal practice of law in September 2016 and continuing to November 2017, according to Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor Walter Dirkin, who handled the case.
“While most public servants use their jobs as an opportunity to help others, the defendant used the opportunity presented by those in need to help to enrich herself,’’ said Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dirkin.
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Doers is expected to receive a probationary sentence and she will be barred from any future public employment in the state of New Jersey. Sentencing is scheduled for July 10, 2018.
Acting Prosecutor Laurino credited Inspector General Dominic Scaglione’s Office with initiating the investigation.