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Posted by Guy | January 14, 2015

Excellent work by a dependable lawyer

Steven served as an expert witness in the field of military pay and benefits in a suit brought against me by my ex-wife. The laws regarding the issue in question are complex and confusing, yet Steven was able to explain them dispassionately, accurately, and eloquently, thereby ensuring that the presi...ding judge understood the issue and ruled appropriately. I was immensely pleased with the outcome, and I am convinced that absent Steven's testimony the outcome would not have been as favorable. However, there is one thing that, to my mind, marks Steven as someone to turn to in difficult circumstances. Specifically, Steven was to be on call for my case and, in fact, had just returned from his military reserve duty in another state late the night before. Yet instead of waiting to be called, Steven took it upon himself to show up at my hearing the morning it began because he knew how confusing the laws were and how important his testimony would be. I did not know he was going to do this. I did not ask him to do this. In fact, Steven and I had never met face-to-face before he showed up that morning. Frankly, I did not even know he was in the room until the presiding judge asked him to come forward. Based on what I saw during his performance in the courtroom, and his going the extra mile as he did on my behalf I would, without reservation, recommend Steven to anyone seeking a lawyer. In fact, were I to have legal questions again in the future, he would be my first, and only, choice. He is, to my mind, not only an excellent lawyer, but a man upon whom you can depend.

Posted by Jasmine | December 30, 2014

This man was so helpful!

Mr. Shewmaker helped me beyond recognition. He is a complete blessing in and of himself. I am so glad that I have had the pleasure to have him by my side while my world was being completely flipped upside down. I thought that there was no way I was getting out of the predicament I found myself in, bu...t Steve found a way. I had been wrongfully accused of Criminal Damage and a Battery Charge. Steve looked at my case and instantly knew that I was the victim in the entire situation. He started on my case immediately. He also made sure that contact was kept with me through the complete duration of my case. I was never at a loss with what he and April Stancliff were doing to save my freedom. He spoke with me like a father, mentor, guide, companion, and a well rounded man of the law. A man of his word are among the many kind things that I can say about him. I called him begging for help and he was instantly there. Steve worked with me financially and personally to make sure that I had everything in order to be able to accomplish what needed to be completed. I have nothing but good to speak over him and his entire staff. Even his secretary Miss Gale was a pleasure to speak with. I hope that you chose to have this man working along side of you because I would not trust anyone else to take his spot.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2014

"Choose your superheroes WISELY…" Shewmaker & Shewmaker=THE DREAM TEAM-Don't waste your time, or money anywhere else!

I will start by saying if you're looking for an attorney who is outright, in-your-face-honest, and to the point…this your guy. If you want any chance of the best possible outcome of a criminal charge, then the above description of Steve, are qualities you should so desperately be searching for in you...r prospective attorney. When we contacted Steven Shewmaker (for our criminal defense), he immediately went to work for us after just a brief conversation. We also spoke with, and immediately hired (thank the good lord), April Stancliff for our civil case, that ran parallel with the criminal. Steve dove head first into our defense; especially since the criminal charges placed upon us (my wife and I were charged with the same "crime"), were severely detrimental, and directly influenced, my highly respected career (A career in which I am held to a much higher standard, and cannot have ANY type of criminal record). You should know, that I support 4 children, and my wife; so being out of work due to these criminal charges Steve was defending, had higher stakes than just jail time. Our story is something people read or hear about in a fiction, crime-related book or show. Our case was also exceedingly unique, because of our civil case and criminal cases being intertwined, and were transpiring simultaneously. My wife and I were both involved in this case as defendants in a crime we didn't even know we committed. To put it into perspective, my wife and I don't even have so much as a speeding ticket. The "crime" we were charged with had been upgraded to a felony charge, versus a misdemeanor, due to us going over state lines. This was a severe, and unwarranted, Temporary Guardianship gone-wrong. Still today, my wife and I, or any normal person for that matter, can't believe what happened to us, as law-abiding, outstanding citizens. So I hate to say this, but we were victims of the system, and I never thought we would be. We retained both Steve Shewmaker and April Stancliff for our criminal defense as well as our civil case. They worked day and night, side by side, relentlessly attempting our best defense and to clear our then tarnished names. I have dealt with attorney's in the past, but I truly can say that he (and April), took a personal interest in our case(s). After several months, going through multiple civil hearings, and motion after motion; we came out on top, and rightfully and deservingly got our daughter back. Steve and April kept in literal constant contact with us, updating us every, single day on any progress, and sometimes just to check on us. They were always prompt, on time, and extremely professional. Unfortunately the criminal case extended beyond the civil, but Steve did not waste any time spearheading the criminal case, as the DA's kept our lives on hold, and me out of work. In the most extreme joint effort, Steve and April got our 5 year old daughter back, AND all charges dropped for my wife and I. I will put our case into perspective for you; Steve ultimately went on to bestow the great honor of being their "worst case scenario for guardianships." Since this has happened I feel as though I was treated like family by the Shewmaker firm. We were treated like a family, not a number or dollar signs as a majority of law firms would. We consider them family and would recommend them in any legal fight you might encounter. I said, "Fight" because Steve (and April) don't just represent you, they FIGHT for you. If your smart, and want the best outcome your case will allow, your search for a(n) attorney(s), should have just ended at Shewmaker & Shewmaker. We will never be able to, even in a lifetime, be able to show our gratitude and love for you guys for reuniting our family and getting such severe charges, dropped. On behalf of our family; we sincerely thank you, and the entire firm, for all of the blood, sweat, and tears that you all poured and devoted into our case. We are forever grateful! :)

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2013

Highly Impressed!

I hired a lawyer for a domestic violance incident. After my previous lawyer failed to show for two of my court dates, along with numerous non-returned phone calls, I decided to seek additional represetation. In talking with a coworker about my crappy lawyer, she referred me to Steve. I hesitated call...ing Steve because I had already invested money in the first lawyer, but Steve offered a free consultation, so I figured what could it hurt. I gained more knowledge of my options and rights as a citizen within 30 minutes of meeting Steve than the three months working with my first lawyer. Even though I basically threw $600.00 down the drain with the first lawyer, I was 100% sure I wanted to start over with Steve. Here is is one year later, and he was able to get my case dismissed with minimal punishment and ZERO fines! I hope I am never in need of a lawyer, but if by chance I find myself in that situation, I without a doubt will use Steve Shewmaker.

Posted by Anthony | July 11, 2012

Mr. Shewmaker Wrote a Contract for Me

Mr. Shewmaker handled an important contract for me in connection with a content development project I was doing. He was extremely responsive to my needs (going through multiple drafts to get my intent exactly right) and showed both knowledge and care in the details. The contract has worked out great;... my interests have been safeguarded as intended, and I have had no problems of any sort. I would definitely recommend Mr. Shewmaker to anyone looking for this sort of assistance.

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