Atty. Debra J. Shepard

Atty. Debra J. Shepard

Debra J. Shepard is a lawyer practicing adoption law, juvenile law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra J. Shepard at a glance

Debra J. Shepard is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Debra J. Shepard. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on adoption and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor (B.G.S., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Debra J. Shepard is a lawyer practicing adoption law, juvenile law
  • Debra received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Debra practices at Debra J. Shepard in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Debra J. Shepard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra J. Shepard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Adoption

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Juvenile Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Debra J. Shepard's law office located?
Debra J. Shepard's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Debra J. Shepard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra J. Shepard handle?
Debra J. Shepard focuses on adoption, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Debra J. Shepard practiced law?
Debra J. Shepard has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Debra J. Shepard go to law school?
Debra J. Shepard earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.G.S., 1984).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1989
B.G.S.
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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