Penelope Lazarou Hefner

Penelope Lazarou Hefner

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Monroe, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

105 S. Main Street, Monroe, NC

About Penelope

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Family 40%

Focus on issues including separation, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, as well as prenuptial, postnuptial agreements, and assisted reproductive technology, to include surrogacy agreements and parenting plans for non-traditional families.

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Sodoma Law Union

105 S. Main Street, Monroe, NC, 28112

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Penelope Lazarou Hefner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Angenique | September 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Divorce, Separation and Child Support

Penny and her m colleague, Kristen Sherwood are very knowledgeable, intelligent and a caring team that went above and beyond to help me in my extremely difficult circumstances. They took their time to be sure I understood my options and the process as a whole. The advice was the best and I am still ...benefiting from some of their wise words. If you're looking for an attorney that will have your best interest in mind and the ability to fight on your behalf, Sodoma Law is the route you want to go.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney

A Safe House

I had zero experience w/legal issues prior to this one (not even a traffic violation), so I didn't know what to expect (heck, I didn't even know where the courthouse was). So I needed an attorney to guide me through the process. Unfortunately I spent a small fortune on a previous lawyer (using the te...rm very loosely). It was a year that I spent most of my time & money fighting with him. I knew that I was going to lose my case if I continued with that firm. By the time I found Penelope I was irritated, exhausted and pretty jaded with attorneys. During our consult she listened, she took notes, I felt heard. She shared her experience with other cases, and gave me options but she never treated my case as "just another case". She never pawned me off onto her paralegal or another attorney in the firm , she was present for meetings and responded timely and promptly to situations that required immediate feedback. She ( and her team) were not only kind, honest, and respectful; they were sensitive and compassionate. She honors your time & your money. Finding a good attorney was hard. Penelope & her team at Sodoma law were gems. She is well prepared and this is her natural born gift..this is what she does. So look no further this is your safe house. Rest and let Penelope and her team take it from here.

Posted by Andres | October 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Empathetic, Honest, and Hard-working

Penelope, as my family attorney, did an excellent job throughout a long process in regards to divorce, child custody, and child support. She was always willing to listen, and more importantly, she was always honest with me about what was reasonable and not reasonable for what I wanted. Nobody ever ...comes to a family attorney as a happy person (and I was no diffferent) - but it helps to have an attorney who you can trust to handle the legal aspects of your situation, while you rebuild your life for the better.

Posted by Kurt | July 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney

Penelope was great to me through my divorce process. She was great at explaining how each part of the process worked (in a way that a non-lawyer could understand) and what I needed to do to be prepared. Occasionally I would get stressed about particular parts of the process and she would calmly wal...k me through it and assure me that it would work out fine, as it did. I think this is critical as these situations are extremely unpleasant and she treated me like a person and not a source of revenue. Another thing she did that I really appreciated was to tell me how I could save some money by doing some things on my own that would have been expensive had she done them for me. Ultimately, Penelope was able to guide me through the process and help me come to a settlement with my ex that was A) much less than was requested and B) a fair settlement according to the facts.

Posted by Jayme | July 23, 2014 | Child Custody

Positive

Penelope Hefner was not only a fantastic attorney but she was also a very supportive and honest individual. She explained everything that was going to happen every step of the way. Every time I called or emailed she would get back with me right away. My case was very emotionally draining and she was... my voice of reason of helping me relax and know that everything was going to be ok. In the end of it all I won full custody / and reimbursement of most of my attorney's fees. Penelope supported me like she was my family. Thank you Penelope for everything.

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Penelope Lazarou Hefner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Garrett

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Penny Hefner personally and professionally for several years. Penny is a well-respected and formidable advocate for her clients. She brings an ideal combination of intellect, determination, and compassion to the table for every client. Penny is a talented litigator in the courtroom, but she understands the value of settling disputes through mediation, when possible. I routinely advise those seeking representation for family law matters to consult with Penny Hefner."

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Lindsey Dasher

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Penny personally and professionally for quite some time now, and she is truly one of the best in our business. She is ethical, caring, and smart. She is the definition of an advocate, regardless of the circumstances. I always appreciate having Penny on the other side of a case, as I know that her client is receiving sound legal advice and support, and that she is working hard to reach a resolution that benefits the family as a whole."

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Jordan Griffin

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I previously worked with Penny in the same firm and have since worked as opposing counsel against her on cases. I also work with her doing non-profit work in the community. Penny is knowledgable and passionate about the law, and is a fierce advocate for her clients!"

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Donna Stepp

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Penny is a smart, caring, and energetic attorney who serves as a zealous advocate for all of her clients. I am proud to have had the pleasure of supervising her many years ago!"

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Seth Glazer

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Penelope for a number of years. She is a very bright individual and well respected in the family law community. Penelope is a strong advocate and truly cares about her clients."

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Robin Lalley

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Penelope is always professional and an amazing advocate for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a family law attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

50 Most Influential Women Award, Mecklenburg Times

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Women of Justice Award, Lawyers Weekly

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Sodoma Law

2007 - 2012

Attorney, Stepp Lehnhardt Law Group

Associations

2013 - Present

Charlotte Women Attorneys

2012 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

2012 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

2007 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

2007 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

2007 - Present

Union County Bar Association

Education

2007

University of North Carolina School of Law

Juris Doctor

2004

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

BA

Publications

2014

www.mrdad.com If the Shoe Fits

Languages

Greek

Spanish

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