About
Principal Attorney Stephen P. Shepard founded his practice on the idea that premier criminal defense and DUI defense representation should be both accessible and affordable to everyone. Stephen has a diverse array of criminal defense and DUI defense experience, he is dedicated to aggressively defensing the rights of his clients, and he maintains an underlying sense of compassion and understanding in his interactions with his clients. Stephen has received numerous honors and awards for his trial advocacy skills and his demonstrated ability to zealously represent his clients and protect their rights.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Appalachian School of Law
- Concentration areas included criminal law and procedure, criminal practice, and client interviewing and counseling
- Articles Editor, Executive Editorial Board, Appalachian Journal of Law
B.A., Criminology, Summa Cum Laude, Cabrini University
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
My office is proud to make premier representation available and affordable to everyone. We do not have set fees. Instead, we treat the fee as a collaborative discussion between attorney and prospective client in which both agree on what is fair and reasonable.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have yet to represent an actual "criminal." The State refers to my clients as criminals, but they are mistaken. I help people who are facing a current problem with the justice system. My clients are people, just like anyone else. "Criminal" is nothing more than a convenient label some folks like to use because, frankly, it's easier for them to say that than to see the real person behind the label.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Any attorney that "promises" you an outcome is blatently lying to your face. Just get up and leave at that point. No attorney can predict the future or account for every possible factor that can affect the outcome in a given case.