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Shirley Sutherland

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Rockwall, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

965 West Ralph Hall Parkway Suite 105, Rockwall, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Location

Law Offices of Shirley Sutherland

965 West Ralph Hall Parkway Suite 105, Rockwall, TX, 75032

Law Offices of Shirley Sutherland

965 W Ralph Hall Pkwy Ste 105, Rockwall, TX, 75032-6678

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Shirley Sutherland's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian | August 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

She Fought for Me and My Boys

Google Review for Shirley Sutherland I honestly don’t know how I would have gotten through this without Shirley. This was one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through, and having someone I trusted in my corner made a huge difference. This was a difficult case, and there was a lot coming fro...m the opposing side throughout the process. There were plenty of frustrating moments, delays, and challenges, but Shirley stayed focused and continued to push things forward. Shirley was always straightforward with me. She didn’t just tell me what I wanted to hear—she told me what I needed to hear. She knew when it was time to be patient and when it was time to push back and fight for me. She knows family law, understands the process, and genuinely cared about what was best for me and my boys. I never felt like I was just another client. I’m extremely grateful for everything Shirley did for me and my family. She worked hard, stood up for me when I needed it, and always made me feel like she had my back. I would absolutely recommend Shirley to anyone going through a difficult family law situation.

Posted by steve | May 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Shirly is an amazing lawyer !

Shirly was amazing in defending me during my difficult time in my life, my ex-wife wanted to take everything from me she help me in stopping that to happen

Posted by Fernando | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding legal services!

Highly recommended!!!! Shirley and Amanda Sutherland are very experienced in Family Law and run their practice finely tuned, they made my divorce go smoother than I could, the professionalism they bring to the table is outstanding, but they also make you feel like family and are very understandin...g and sensitive to the situation which requires their expertise. I hired Shirley after seeing her work her magic in the courtroom. I’ll be forever grateful for how Shirley and Amanda handled my divorce.

Posted by Fernando | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding legal services

Highly recommended!!!! Shirley and Amanda Sutherland are very experienced in Family Law and run their practice finely tuned, they made my divorce go smoother than I could, the professionalism they bring to the table is outstanding, but they also make you feel like family, and are very understanding a...nd sensitive to the situation which requires their expertise. I hired Shirley after seeing her work her magic in the courtroom. I’ll be forever grateful for how Shirley and Amanda handled my divorce.

Posted by MARCOS | April 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Your search can stop here.

Shirley and her team are outstanding—truly remarkable. They handled my divorce initially, and the results were exactly what I had hoped and asked for. When my situation changed and I needed to modify custody arrangements due to changes in my ex’s living environment, there was no question who I was... calling—I went straight back to Shirley and her team. What really sets them apart is not just how effective they are, but how approachable and supportive they make the process feel. They are extremely prompt, tactfully aggressive when it matters, and true advocates for their clients. At the same time, they take the time to listen and make sure you feel understood every step of the way. You can tell they genuinely care. Honestly, I don’t know when they sleep. If you’re looking for a team that will fight for you while also making you feel comfortable and supported, this is the one. Your Search is done!

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2013

updated on 07/15/2014

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

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Dallas Bar Association

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State Bar of Texas

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Education

1986

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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