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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

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Posted by Officially divorced still financially tied | May 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Divorce Finalized, But My Main Concern Remains Unresolved

I hired this attorney to handle my first divorce, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. My ex filed for divorce in August 2024, and the divorce was not finalized until April 2026. What should have been a straightforward process became unnecessarily prolonged and frustrating. Commu...nication was minimal throughout the case. There were extended periods where I received little to no updates, and at one point, the attorney acknowledged that my case had gotten “lost.” My primary concern from the beginning was being removed from a mortgage on a home I have not lived in for over three years. This was the one issue I repeatedly emphasized throughout the divorce. Despite the divorce finally being finalized, I remain on the mortgage today. Meanwhile, negotiating payment of attorney fees appeared to receive more attention than resolving the issue that mattered most to me. After making my final payment, I did not even receive confirmation that it had been received, yet I am now receiving emails requesting that I leave a review. I am relieved that the divorce is finally over, but based on my experience, I cannot recommend this attorney to anyone seeking timely communication, organization, or representation focused on their client’s priorities.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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Wake Forest University

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Old Dominion University

B.S.

Languages

English

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