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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 16 - 20 of 63 reviews

Posted by Richard | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

ABSOLUTE MIRACLE WORKER -

Jen took me on as a client March 2023, at the time I lost visitation with my children and could only see them in a supervised setting because my ex as telling everyone I was abusive, the GAL hated me (hated me so much the children reported that he screamed at them in his office telling my 7 year old ...to shut up when she tried telling him that the stuff her mom says wasn't true, and I was a good dad), the children's therapists were telling the court I was bad (but the therapists failed to mention that they allowed mother to sit in on every therapy session with the kids and bad mouth me). It was an absolute dumpster fire of a custody case that had been going on since 2019, and she still took it on. As of Feb 2025, I now have primary custody of my children, so in a little under two years I went from having 2 hours of supervised visitation twice a month, to primary custody - absolutely a miracle worker.

Posted by Tommie | February 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

SHE GOT IT DONE

This was an adult adoption situation. Other lawyers turned me down. Jennifer was professional, caring and efficient. She completed the process in record time. Highly recommended.

Posted by DP | February 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Excellent customer service and legal support.

Excellent customer service and legal support. All my needs and requests are done expeditiously. So I felt stress free throughout the process. I highly recommend Jennifer and her staff.

Posted by Shawn | February 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Lawyer

She was personable and passionate about my case and because of her I have shared custody and shared legal rights of my child, when the mother of my child didn't want me to have any...Now my daughter will have a chance to have her father, fully in her life, will growing up, something that me and he...r mother never had growing up..I am so gratefully and bless to have met and hired a great lawyer of her caliber, I can not thank her enough...so I also work just as hard on my child support case...I am so appreciative for her..I very highly recommend her

Posted by Laura | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

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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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