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The Law Office of John Theodore Shepard, Jr., PLLC exists to serve as a trusted neighborhood law office for Central and Southside Virginia by providing practical legal help, clear counsel, and steady advocacy for ordinary people, families, and small businesses. Rooted in Christian values, the office seeks to fill overlooked gaps in local legal services with honesty, diligence, compassion, and the conviction that clients deserve to be treated like neighbors rather than case numbers.

About the Attorney

J. T. Shepard is an Attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Shepard was born in Lynchburg and raised in Bedford County. He now resides in Appomattox County.

Mr. Shepard attended Brookville High School where he graduated in 2016 with an associate’s degree from Central Virginia Community College. He completed his undergraduate education at Randolph College in Lynchburg where he studied Political Science and earned his bachelor’s degree. He later completed his legal education at Liberty University School of Law where he earned his juris doctorate.

His practice focuses on addressing practical legal needs and expanding the accessibility of legal services to folks in Central and Southside Virginia.

Geographic Service Area

The office is based in Appomattox County and routinely serves clients throughout Central and Southside Virginia including:

  • Amherst County

  • Appomattox County

  • Bedford County

  • Buckingham County

  • Campbell County

  • Charlotte County

  • Cumberland County

  • Halifax County

  • Lunenburg County

  • City of Lynchburg

  • Mecklenburg County

  • Nelson County

  • Pittsylvania County

  • Prince Edward County

The office is committed to improving access to legal services in underserved rural communities, where practical legal representation may be less readily available.

Representation may also be available in nearby jurisdictions depending on the nature of the matter. If you are unsure whether your matter falls within the firm’s service area, you are encouraged to get in touch.