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Courtney Lyn Shepard
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Biography
Ms. Shepard graduated from UCLA, where she majored in political science with a business specialization. She earned her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Whittier Law School, where she was a member of the Law Review, a Dean's List honoree and a fellow in the Center for Children's Rights where she received a scholarship.
Additionally, Ms. Shepard served as on the Whittier Law School Trial Advocacy Honors Board while competing in national competitions. She has prior legal experience as a certified litigation law clerk with the Orange County Office of the District Attorney. In her spare time, Ms. Shepard volunteers with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, travel and spending time with her family and friends.
Courtney Shepard is an aggressive and passionate advocate for her clients. She exclusively practices family law and has been declared a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
She has successfully litigated cases involving issues of child custody, child support, same sex marriages, spousal support, and attorney fees, and recently completed a nationally-recognized Trial Advocacy program which focused extensively on the litigation of child custody, support and complex business matters.
Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Family
50%
Child Custody
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Child Support
10%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Burch Shepard Family Law Group
20281 S. W. Birch St., Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by Korin | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Experience
I highly recommend Courtney Shepard for any family law matter. Prior to hearing Courtney, I had 3 prior attorneys, she turned my 4 year living hell into a glorious redemption. Courtney is a highly skilled family law and trial attorney. She is sharp, quick, a straight shooter, easy to work with and an...
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Tiny but MIGHTY
Don’t let her petite size for you… Courtney is a force to be reckoned with. Although my divorce took longer than expected due to Covid…she made it all happen! My ex-husband had to go through three different attorneys because Courtney put up such a good fight! BEST IN OC!
Posted by Joan | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
She is there when you need her.
Courtney and her excellent staff made my difficult divorce case as smooth and easy on me as they could.
Posted by Brian | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An Incredible Team - Excellent Settlement Outcome
I hired Courtney Shepard after having been represented by two previous firms that didn't work out. I told Courtney in our first meeting that I wanted "to be a part of the process", and to let me be involved in all decisions. She did a great job of following-through with this request. She was up-front...
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A+++++ 5***** Attorney - Definitely THE Best! HIGHLY Recommend!
My narcissistic ex laughed when he saw her but what she may be lacking in stature she more than makes up for in skill and tenacity. She was an excellent advocate for my daughter and me & my ex was no match. Finally hired her after 5 years of being dragged back to court over and over - she ended it a...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Shepard is the hardest working; most caring; and most dedicated family law attorney I know. She has done nothing but dedicate herseld to family law and her clients and it shows in the results of her work."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 50: 2024 Women Super Lawyers List, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Certified Specialist, Family Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Certification
2004
Law Review Member, Whittier Law School
2004
Trial Advocacy Honors Board, Whittier Law School
2004
Fellow, Center for Children's Rights
2004
Cum Laude honor graduate, Whittier Law School
2004
Dean's List, Whittier Law School
2003
Dean's List, Whittier Law School
2002
Dean's List, Whittier Law School
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner - Attorney, Law Offices of Burch Coulston & Shepard, LLP
2012 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Whittier Law School
Associations
2012 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember- Secretary
2011 - Present
Jewish Bar Association, OCBACo-chair - social committee
2010 - Present
Women's Business Development IniativeMember
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
Education
2008
American Bar Association College of Trial Advocacy
Family Law Trial Advocacy Course
2004
Whittier Coll SOL
juris doctorate, cum laude
2001
Univ of California at Los Angeles
bachelor of arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Orange County Study Group - Prego
Selected Spousal Support Issues - Marital Standard of Living and Gavron Warnings
2014
Orange County Bar Association
Custody Overview
2014
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
Substance Abuse Issues in Custody Litigation
2012
Whittier Law School
Comparative Family Law Issues
2011
Women's Business Development Iniative
Myths and Realities of Divorce
Publications
2015
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) California - Journal of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
Everything You Need to Know About Support Arrears
Languages
English
Activity
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