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Sheila C. Haughey
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Sheila C. Haughey

3.8
6 reviews

408 East Market Street, Suite 107, P.O. Box 2486, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5261

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 5 more

About Sheila C. Haughey

Student Instructor, Legal Writing and Advocacy, University of Michigan Law School, 1977-1978. Lecturer, Family Law Clinic, University of Virginia School of Law, 1989-2001. Assistant City Attorney, 1981-1987 and Deputy City Attorney, 1987-1989, Charlottesville, Virginia. Member, Wayne Township, New Jersey, Environmental Commission, 1975-1976. Member, Board of Directors, Family Service, Inc., Charlottesville, Va., 1983-1989.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 17, 2010
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Ms. Haughey did not prepare at all for the case (probation violation). She called no witnesses and was taken by surprise by the evidence in court. There was literally no defense despite numerous possibilities. She totally underestimated the sentence. In addition, she was informed about an error in a prior sentencing order and did nothing about it which impacted the sentencing. Her lack of preparation was inexcusable.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 27, 2025
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.She was in cahoots with Bonnie Lepold (GAL) as they were partners prior to my trial. She did not represent me and my foster child's best interest at all. It was very clear and very obvious in the trial that she and Bonnie Lepold had a pre-planned arrangement. She did not do one thing to earn the money that I paid her. She sucks as an Attorney!!!!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 29, 2020
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Working with this Guardian Ad Litem has been an utter nightmare. Today, She made the most gut wrenching voucher in the Charlottesville Circuit Court, for my children's mother to take my children 7 hours away despite years of expressing concerns, and STACKS of clear evidence she has been alienating me and my family. She heard the fact my dying mother has also been alienated, and will likely DIE before seeing her grandchildren again. This all was thoroughly ignored. Instead she has expressed a clear prejudice against my past as a recovering addict and has focused on pure speculation. She has contributed to pain on my children likely to last the remainder of their lives. They did not take one look at the evidence I have (which is a mountain high by now) a single time. My youngest daughter could have died, a fact their mother HID from me, yet they scoffed at my concerns. Saying I am disappointed in the local legal system here in Charlottesville, and Sheila Haughey, is an understatement.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Criminal Law 2
    • Traffic Violations
    • Juvenile Law
  • Other 1
    • Adoption Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, Virginia
    1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
    1982, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia
    1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    Memberships
    Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association (President, 1999-2000)
    Charlottesville Albemarle Criminal Bar Association (President, 2002-2003)
    Virginia State Bar
    Virginia Women Attorneys Association
    Charlottesville Area Women's Bar Association (Founding President).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Michigan
    Class of 1979
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    William Paterson College of New Jersey
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    Battle Creek, Michigan, June 23, 1952

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Member at Snook & Haughey, P.C.
3.8
6 reviews

408 East Market Street, Suite 107P.O. Box 2486Charlottesville, VA 22902-5261U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Sheila C. Haughey attended University of Michigan.
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    Snook & Haughey, P.C. was established in 1985.

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