Atty. Stephanie A. Sousa
My name is Stephanie Sousa. I am an attorney who represents people going through bankruptcy, divorce, and other difficult personal experiences.
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Stephanie A. Sousa is an Attorney/Owner based in South Easton, Massachusetts, practicing at Stephanie A. Sousa, Attorney at Law. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, car accidents, drug crimes, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1993). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in South Easton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- My name is Stephanie Sousa
- I am an attorney who represents people going through bankruptcy, divorce, and other difficult personal experiences
- The people who need my help often feel lost
- It’s stressful enough dealing with emotions of fear, loss, failure, sadness, and/or anger, without being overwhelmed by the complexity of their legal problem
- I always take the time to listen with professionalism and empathy
- It’s important to me that clients feel comfortable and feel part of the legal process
- That is why I make it my practice to explain legal language, documents, and legal proceedings in understandable terms
- My job as your attorney is to make these difficult times as smooth and cost effective as possible, while protecting your rights and providing you with zealous legal representation
- FEES I generally base retainers and fee structures on a case by case basis after consulting with an individual and determining what his or her specific legal problem is likely to entail
- All initial consultations are free
- Please call me to set up a date and time to discuss your legal concerns, and let’s discuss how we can work together to get you through your specific circumstance
- BIO Stephanie Sousa received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Juris Doctor degree from New England School of Law, Boston, MA
- Admitted to the practice of law in Massachusetts, Stephanie Sousa also practices in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
- Stephanie Sousa is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association
- She actively volunteers her time, monthly, as a member of the Board of Directors for Bridgewater Credit Union and as a member of Cupboard of Kindness, a food pantry in her community
- Legal Experience Besides concentrating in the areas of Divorce/Family Law, and Bankruptcy Law, Stephanie A. Sousa, also represents clients in criminal matters, including, but not limited to, violations of protective orders (M.G.L. c. 209A)
- domestic assault and batteries
- and drug possession cases
- Stephanie A. Sousa has over 15 years of experience handling divorce, paternity, alimony, child support, child custody, and other domestic relations/family law matters, as well as Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy matters
- When representing clients with domestic relations/ family law matters, Stephanie A. Sousa often appears in the Probate and Family Courts located in the Counties of Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk, however she also appears in the Counties of Barnstable, Middlesex and Suffolk
- Additionally, Stephanie A. Sousa represents individuals seeking Chapter 7 and/or Chapter 11 Bankruptcy relief in United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
- Frequently, Stephanie A. Sousa meets individuals during highly emotional and sensitive times of their lives
- She then takes the time necessary to listen to each person’s legal issues with empathy and professionalism
- She instructs those seeking legal advice on the law, and provides them with a picture of the legal process
- It’s important to Stephanie A. Sousa that when she is hired to represent an individual, he or she trusts she will zealously represent their interests and protect their rights
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Stephanie A. Sousa's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephanie A. Sousa handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Stephanie A. Sousa is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Stephanie A. Sousa is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Massachusetts →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Stephanie A. Sousa is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Massachusetts →
Stephanie A. Sousa is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Massachusetts →
Stephanie A. Sousa is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Easton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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