Sheri Shepard

Sheri Shepard

4.5
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

1138 North Alma School Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ

About Sheri

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

Divorce also includes child custody, legal decision making, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, division of property, homes, businesses, retirement accounts, division of debts, attorney fees

21 years

75%
Child Custody 25%

While the majority of divorce cases involve child custody, there are numerous cases where individuals have children out of wedlock and need to establish Paternity, Legal Decision Making, Parenting Time and Child Support for their children.

21 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 20 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Udall Shumway PLC

1138 North Alma School Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ, 85201-6695

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Sheri Shepard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Landon | June 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and thorough

Sheri is an excellent attorney. She has helped us and continues to help us with our family court related issues. She is a no nonsense type. She sets realistic expectations and is clear in her communication. She presents her points clearly and concisely. We have really appreciated working with her and... would highly recommend her to anyone in need of family related matters.

Posted by Brenda Mangan | February 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Patient, Professional and

Sheri, Randa & Karen are amazing, great team constantly updated us through the entire process answered every question and went above and beyond when we needed them to make sure I was being treated fairly by the circumstances. She represented me in a child custody case where the other parent filed for... sole custody. She fought for what was in the best interest of our son and made sure that I understood every step we where taking. I recommend her every chance I get and I will continue to recommend her, They are the best! Sheri patiently explained and helped understand the process. She also helped me how to communicate strongly and effectively since English is my second language. I’ve learned a lot and I want to say Thank you Sheri, Randa & Karen!

Posted by James Black | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best attorney

Sheri is amazing both in and out of court. She explained the process clearly for me to understand in the beginning and there were no surprises. She communicates well and is extremely professional. Sheri was able to get my monthly child support obligation lowered and my daughter born out of wedlock on... the same custody agreement which I have with my son's born during my marriage. Sheri will give it to you straight and fight for you in court.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015

Divorce & Custody

Sheri and her staff were amazing! To go through a nasty bitter divorce having a strong female by my side gave me the confidence to fight when it made sense but she also told me when I was at risk. As a woman who made far more than my ex she was very clear explaining what the likely outcomes would be... in front of a judge and speak to me not only as a client but as a trusted advisor working for me. I would highly recommend Sheri and her firm.

Posted by Maurice | December 12, 2014

Impressed!

Sheri Shepard came highly recommended, by a very close friend of mine. She too had recently gone thru a very difficult divorce. I couldn't agree more with my best friend. Currently, I was working out of state. I was so thankful to have Sheri representing me while I couldn't always be physically prese...nt. The process of the law can be very difficult to understand, intimidating to say the least. Sheri knowledge quickly put me at ease. I was able to focus on my work, knowing I wasn't alone. After going thru a hearing and to see how passionately she stood her ground in my defense. I knew then, that having the right attorney makes all the difference. I was kept informed about the status of my case. I appreciated Sheri explaining to me in terms that I could easily understand. Cost is never the pleasant part, but having an monthly itemize invoice reassured me that I was indeed getting what I was paying for. I would recommend Sheri Shepard to anyone that is in need of a very good attorney. Thank you, for helping me close my past so that can get on with my life!

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Sheri Shepard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew White

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sheri is a great person and an even better attorney. I have seen her work miracles on more than one case. I highly recommend her."

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Anthony Contente-Cuomo

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sheri is a dedicated advocate who will work diligently to assist her clients. Without reservation I strongly recommend Sheri to any person in need of legal representation in a family law matter."

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Norma Milner

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ms. Shepard as a wonderful family law attorney. I have learned to expect strong advocacy when working with her on a matter. Yet, she is respectful and works together to problem solve without escalating conflict unnecessarily."

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Stasy Click

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sheri was an opposing attorney on a recent case of mine. I found her to be an outstanding attorney, and she is well respected in the legal community. I would highly endorse her"

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Norma Milner

Family lawyer

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Stasy Click

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2021

#10 Law Firm for Family Law, Ranking Arizona - Family Law Section

2021

#4 Law Firm with 22-47 Attorneys, Ranking Arizona - Family Law Section

2009

President's Award, Arizona Women Lawyers Association

2008

Special Recognition Award, Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Udall Shumway PLC

2007 - 2007

Attorney, The Cavanagh Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2015 - 2015

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2013 - 2013

Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Maricopa chapter)

President

2013 - 2013

ASU Parent Ambassador, Sun Devil Family Association

Member

2012 - 2012

Arizona Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors

Vice President

2011 - 2011

Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Maricopa chapter)

President-Elect

2011 - 2011

Arizona Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors

Secretary

2006 - 2007

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2013

Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2005

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1993

Pima Community College

AAS

Speaking Engagements

2019

Gilbert Rotary

Vocational Talk- Family Law

2018

Trustegrity Meeting

Family Law

2017

Radio Interview KFYI 550

Real Estate and Family Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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