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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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Licenses

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 19 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Laura | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Divorce Attorney

After unsatisfactory experiences with previous counsel, I was referred to Jen by a friend. During our initial consultation, I was immediately drawn to her expertise and approach. Unlike my previous attorney, Jen was responsive and accessible. She promptly returned my calls, texts, or emails within 24... hours, a testament to her efficient management of her clientele. As this was my first divorce, I was unfamiliar with the legal process. Jen patiently explained the intricacies of the proceedings and guided me through the necessary steps. Her candid and straightforward approach fostered a trusting relationship. If you seek an attorney who prioritizes your well-being while maintaining professionalism, I highly recommend considering Jen as your legal representative.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Everything Happens for a Reason

In the state of Virginia, grandparents have no rights to their grandchildren. My husband and I had been in our grandson's life from the moment we found out our daughter was pregnant. In the summer of 2022, he was completely snatched out of our lives. Jen agreed to represent us. We went to court w...ith nothing and came out supervising visitation. Fast forward to one month ago. We went to court and came out with a court ordered one week visitation over the summer with our grandson. Jen was there with us all the way. Whenever we tried to reach out to her, and we didn't get an immediate response we automatically knew she was busy. We also knew we would hear from her as soon as she got a free moment. She's not just there for you from 9-5. She's always there for you.

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Review

I contacted Attorney Anderson less than 24 hours before I had to appear in court and she was able to appear for me with no problem. The petition before the court was denied, which was a win for us! I proudly recommend her services!

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 Darby | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Attorney

Jennifer was a very thorough, detailed, and responsive attorney for my divorce. She was timely and provided all the information I needed to make the best decision for me.

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Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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Wake Forest University

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Old Dominion University

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