Vanessa Jeffries Sheppard

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Vanessa Jeffries Sheppard

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Family

4311 Oak Lawn Avenue, Ste. 600, Dallas, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Vanessa

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Duffee + Eitzen

4311 Oak Lawn Avenue, Ste. 600, Dallas, TX, 75219

duffeeandeitzen.com

Vanessa Jeffries Sheppard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Frank | September 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

beyond elated

I've hired probably six attorneys in my life but none of them were as detail oriented or attentive to my needs as Vanessa was through the course of my proceedings. She always responded within 24 hours of my attempts to contact her and and promptly followed up on my needs. She also went the extra mi...le when necessary without hesitation. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney in family law.

Posted by Leonel | August 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody- Excellent lawyer very professional

I will forever be thankful to Vanessa. It was a stressful situation but She was there from the beginning, keeping up to date and informed through the whole process. Vanessa did an excellent job and highly recommend her.

Posted by Misty | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Out-of-country divorce

I was very happy with the services rendered. She made it painless to file for an out-of-country divorce. Although, the process was long, at no fault of her own, she made it pleasant by keeping me well-informed of the steps along the way. I would definitely recommend her for family related needs.

Posted by Irma | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very happy with her services

Vanessa did an outstanding job with my case, I will be forever thankful to her. I was going through a very stressful/difficult custody case and she made the situation much better by showing compassion and positivity. I could not have asked for a better attorney.

Posted by Maria | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce and child custody

Vanessa is an excellent lawyer, besides being professional, she is caring and compassionate, she engaged with me at all times, explained every step of the proses and was available to me any time, she understood what she needed to do professionally and was always ready for the next step. There is so m...uch more I would say about her but I don't need much words to describe her, if needed in the future I will consult and hire her services before anyone else.

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Vanessa Jeffries Sheppard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Whitney Green

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working with Vanessa on various premarital agreements. She is professional, courteous, intelligent and extremely responsive. She works hard for her clients and is able to weigh the practicalities and legal arguments for each case. She is creative in her settlement tactics and negotiations. I'd recommend this lawyer in a heartbeat to anyone in need of representation!"

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Meghan Zuraw

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Vanessa is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is a zealous, ethical advocate for her clients. She is a pleasure to handle cases with, and I regularly refer her cases when I have matters I am unable to handle due to time or conflicts."

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Nida Nadir

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with and referred over many cases to Vanessa. Anytime I have a family law issue, I consult and refer my family and friends to her. Vanessa is prompt, diligent and compassionate. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I enjoy working with her and have heard great feedback from the clients I have referred to her."

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Andres Carullo

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Farish

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Allison Ford

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Friend

"I highly recommend Vanessa for all family law matters!"

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Angelica Farinacci

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She is my law partner at Farinacci & Sheppard Law, PLLC."

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Whitney Green

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

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Meghan Zuraw

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Andres Carullo

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Nida Nadir

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Angelica Farinacci

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Leslie Garcia

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Attorneys Under 40, D Magazine

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Attorneys Under 40, D Magazine

2020

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Duffee + Eitzen, LLP

2017 - 2019

Associate Attorney, The Ashmore Law Firm

2013 - 2017

Partner, Farinacci & Sheppard Law, PLLC

2012 - 2017

Contract Attorney, Counsel On Call

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser

Associations

2016 - Present

The Annette Stewart Inn of Court

Associate Member

2016 - Present

Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC)

2013 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas Family Law Section

2011 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section

2010 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

2010 - Present

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Education

2010

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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