Matthew Benjamin Shepherd

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Matthew Benjamin Shepherd

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Newaygo, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Child Custody ... +2 more

1 State Rd Ste 100, Newaygo, MI

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About Matthew

Biography

Down to earth and down to business. Locations in Newaygo and Whitehall.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

21 years

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

21 years | 900 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

21 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

21 years

20%
Family 20%

21 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 20 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2005

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shepherd & Shepherd PC

1 State Rd Ste 100, Newaygo, MI, 49337-7982

shep.legal/

Shepherd & Shepherd PC

108 South Mears, Whitehall, MI, 49461

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Matthew Benjamin Shepherd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Family

Posted by TD | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend

We hired Matt to represent us in a family court matter. This was the first, and hopefully only, time we had to hire an attorney, and the experience was extremely positive. He was direct, concise, caring and he knew the law. He has a great sense of humor, but is extremely serious about his work. While... sitting in the court room we even had the opportunity to speak with another client of his, and that person was also extremely positive about Matt. Another great thing about Matt is that he doesn't frivolously bill, as we've heard that some attornies do. What more could you ask for in an attorney. We highly recommend Matt Shepherd and will also use him again, should the need arise.

Posted by Jennifer | March 27, 2011 | Family

happy I called

I hired Mr. Shepherd's firm to handle a family law case because he was referred to me by a friend. I have to say that I was very impressed with him as an attorney and I am happy that I called him. He was prepared and we ultimately won. I found him to be very open and I felt he spent the time necce...sssary on my case to come up with a good result. I would definitely use him again and I have referred him and his firm to friends and family members of mine.

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Matthew Benjamin Shepherd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Good

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is thoughtful, aggressive in representing his clients."

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Britt Cobb

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Good

Family lawyer

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Kevin Kozma

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Birach

Immigration lawyer

Britt Cobb headshot
Britt Cobb

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jon Shepherd

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

A Plus Rating, Better Buisiness Bureau

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Shepherd & Shepherd P.C.

2004 - 2005

Clerk, Michael, Jerow and Kinnman

2002 - 2004

Intern, Michael, Jerow and Kinnaman

Associations

2011 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2006 - Present

Newaygo County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Newaygo County Bar Association

President

2010 - 2011

Newaygo County Bar Association

Vice Chair

Education

2005

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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