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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

65 Client Reviews

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Posted by Floria | September 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend!!!

Mrs\. Jen represented me during a very important custody matter, and I am incredibly grateful that I had her in my corner\. She was knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and straightforward with me throughout the entire process\. She took the time to listen to my concerns, explain things when I... had questions, and make sure the final details of my custody arrangement accurately reflected what was important for my child and our family\. One of the things I appreciated most about Mrs\. Jen was that I never felt like I was simply another case\. She was attentive, patient, and honest, while still being compassionate during what could have been an extremely stressful process\. I always appreciated knowing that she would give me clear guidance rather than tell me only what I wanted to hear\. She is also very reasonable and affordable, while still providing excellent representation and giving her clients the time and attention they deserve\. I would highly recommend Mrs\. Jen to anyone needing an attorney who will communicate with you, advocate for you, pay attention to the details, and handle your case with professionalism and care\. I sincerely appreciate everything she did for me throughout this process\.

Posted by Floria | September 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend !!!

Mrs. Jen represented me during a very important custody matter, and I am incredibly grateful that I had her in my corner. She was knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and straightforward with me throughout the entire process. She took the time to listen to my concerns, explain things when I ha...d questions, and make sure the final details of my custody arrangement accurately reflected what was important for my child and our family. One of the things I appreciated most about Mrs. Jen was that I never felt like I was simply another case. She was attentive, patient, and honest, while still being compassionate during what could have been an extremely stressful process. I always appreciated knowing that she would give me clear guidance rather than tell me only what I wanted to hear. She is also very reasonable and affordable, while still providing excellent representation and giving her clients the time and attention they deserve. I would highly recommend Mrs. Jen to anyone needing an attorney who will communicate with you, advocate for you, pay attention to the details, and handle your case with professionalism and care. I sincerely appreciate everything she did for me throughout this process.

Posted by Destiny | May 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Victory Through the Eyes of the Children

I would recommend Jen to anybody needing a child custody lawyer. Jenn is compassionate, caring, fair, honest and relatable. She provides her clients with the attention they deserve and never sugar coats the facts or the truth. She goes above and beyond for her client's and always has the best interes...t of your children in mind. Child custody is a terrible situation to have to deal with do not make it worse by choosing anyone other than Jen! She fought hard for me and my children while providing fair, reasonable and accurate advice.

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

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.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Hire her, you won’t regret it!

Jen was a powerhouse in court, with me, she was patient, kind, and deeply understanding. She never treated me like just another case file. She listened to my fears, validated my concerns, and made sure the well-being of my family was always the top priority. I could not have recommended a better rep...resentative.

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Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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Wake Forest University

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Old Dominion University

B.S.

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