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Jennifer Janelle Sherwood

also known as Jen Anderson

4.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 22 years

Child custody Lawyer at Newport News, VA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Child Support

809 Main St Ste 201, Newport News, VA

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$ 300-350 per hour


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Licensed in Virginia for 22 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2003

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Law Offices of Jennifer Janelle Sherwood

809 Main St Ste 201, Newport News, VA, 23605-1090

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Jennifer Janelle Sherwood's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Kasey | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Jennifer Sherwood-Anderson

I highly recommend Attorney Sherwood-Anderson. Our first interaction was during a consultation regarding a motion to register a foreign judgment in the state of Virginia and to modify a visitation order. My husband is active duty military and we’d received orders to PCS to Germany for three years. We... consulted/hired her in November with hopes to get everything done by mid February. Her consultation price and retainer fee were very reasonable and even under the time crunch, she hit the ground running. She provided detailed instructions regarding the required forms and set reasonable expectations and pricing. Every question I could conjure up was answered swiftly. The communication was very consistent, even with her having multiple clients. She made it more than just a business transaction, it felt like she was a part of our family throughout the whole process. Her professionalism with the opposing attorney, judge and GAL was top tier! The case ended with the opposing side settling out with us. We were very pleased with all of her hard work and dedication. She helped us keep our loving family together and we have relocated to Germany with no issues lingering from the process. If you’re looking for the best legal representation in the State of Virginia, I highly recommend Attorney Jennifer Sherwood-Anderson.

Posted by Tasha | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney Ever

Attorney Sherwood is such a beautiful person, inside and out. It’s so wonderful to have someone to care for your family just as much as you do. Previously, I was in a 9 year nasty custody battle with my son father and his mother. I was so overwhelmed and been through so much. But I decided to give it... another shot. When I met Attorney Sherwood, that was the best thing that ever happened to me. I wish I would’ve met her earlier. She went all the way for my family and I. Attorney Sherwood will fight for you and give it her all. She’s so good in court to where I felt like we was in a case that you see in movies. She is the truth. Long story short, Not only was I granted everything I wanted but also a bonus too. The bonus was my husband adopted my son and we was able to change his last name. Now, we are living our best lives! If you are looking for someone that will fight just as hard as you or even harder for your family, Attorney Sherwood is the one. I am so grateful for her. There’s not enough thank you’s and the world that will equal up to what she did for my family.

Posted by Wyonia Hughes and Judine Frady | January 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Review for Jennifer J Sherwood

Wyonia Hughes and Judine Frady Hi everyone I just like to say thank you to a wonderful lady Jennifer J Sherwood attorney attorney at law who works and reside in Newport News Virginia. We met Jennifer when we asked God for guidance in helping us to find some one who know the laws of Virginia... since we live in another state. Our first impression of her was wow she is very intelligent and fully knowledgeable in the laws of Virginia. She is very professional, honest and caring person. When things would happen during the evening or midnight hours she there to help to help us know what to do or who we needed to contact. If you choose to ask to take your case she will never steer you wrong. The issues that we faced were getting permanent custody of grand children. I know with out Jennifer our case would have ended differently. Thank you God and Jennifer for all you did for us. I pray you will have continued success in all of your endeavors you are a great lawyer so happy we had your wisdom and help.

Posted by Robert | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

A Blessing!

I retained Jennifer after being referred to her and she was amazing for my child custody case! She is very professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive…in court she was very sharp and aggressive which I loved. She takes no prisoners and go getter attitude! I would highly recommend her for any cas...e you may have and have already referred her to another family member going through the same thing.

Posted by Crystal | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

One of the best

She is a fantastic attorney. She was the only attorney that was willing to help me win the case. Usually, when you are trying to move out of the state with children and the non-custodial parent Is not in agreement, it becomes problematic and almost impossible to leave the state. But attorney Sherwood... took on the Case with confidence. Not only did she take on my custodial case, but she also took on my Child support case as well. She is a pit bull in a skirt because she Doesn't let up. If you are looking for an attorney that cares and is willing to fight for you, look no further.

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Wake Forest University

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Old Dominion University

B.S.

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