Atty. John James Sherman

Atty. John James Sherman

Mr. John James Sherman is a lawyer practicing appellate law, family law, unbundled law and 8 other areas of law.

Anchorage Anchorage 15 yrs experience 15 year
Call (907) 615-4185 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John James Sherman at a glance

John James Sherman is a divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony attorney based in Anchorage, Alaska. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2011), Illinois (2012), and Alaska (2013). Educated at University of Iowa School of Law (—). Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John James Sherman is a lawyer practicing appellate law, family law, unbundled law and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Iowa School of Law, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • John practices in Anchorage, AK

Practice Areas Explained

John James Sherman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John James Sherman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

John James Sherman is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Alaska →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John James Sherman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Alaska →

Child Support

John James Sherman is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Alaska →

Alimony / Spousal Support

John James Sherman is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Anchorage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska 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 Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John James Sherman's law office located?
John James Sherman's law practice is located in Anchorage, Alaska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John James Sherman handle?
John James Sherman focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has John James Sherman practiced law?
John James Sherman has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did John James Sherman go to law school?
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Education

University of Iowa School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2011
Illinois
Admitted: 2012
Alaska
Admitted: 2013

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