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Sheri Shepard is an equity partner at Udall Shumway, PLC. Ms. Shepard has represented clients exclusively in the area of family law for over 15 years. Ms. Shepard's priority is to help her clients obtain their specific goals. Ms. Shepard effectively advocates equally for both her male clients and her female clients. Representation of a client's specific needs vary whether they need an attorney to represent them through an amicable divorce process or whether the client requires a very assertive approach to the representation. Ms. Shepard understands the importance of recognizing the client's wishes and goals. Ms. Shepard represents clients in a variety of family law situations such as simple and complex divorce situations and has experience handling issues surrounding simple assets cases as well as complex assets, business valuation issues, spousal maintenance as well as complex custody cases that may require custody evaluations or a more head-on approach when dealing with issues related to domestic violence, or drug and alcohol abuse. Ms. Shepard represents clients in divorce, paternity and custody situations, parenting time, grandparent rights as well as a variety of other types of family law cases. Ms. Shepard's degree psychology has been invaluable in understanding the emotional difficulties experience during their case.
Ms. Shepard is an experienced litigator and also understands the importance to families in resolving cases through settlement efforts such as mediation, settlement conferences and other avenues. Ms. Shepard is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association.
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1138 North Alma School Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ, 85201-6695
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Posted by Landon | June 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Brenda Mangan | February 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by James Black | December 28, 2016 | Hired 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...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015
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...
Posted by Maurice | December 12, 2014
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
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
2005 - Present
Attorney, Udall Shumway PLC
2007 - 2007
Attorney, The Cavanagh Law Firm
2014 - Present
State Bar Fee Arbitration CommitteeMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2015 - 2015
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2013 - 2013
Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Maricopa chapter)President
2013 - 2013
ASU Parent Ambassador, Sun Devil Family AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
Arizona Women Lawyers Association Board of DirectorsVice President
2011 - 2011
Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Maricopa chapter)President-Elect
2011 - 2011
Arizona Women Lawyers Association Board of DirectorsSecretary
2006 - 2007
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2013
Arizona Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
AAS
2019
Vocational Talk- Family Law
2018
Family Law
2017
Real Estate and Family Law
English
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