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Shelley A. Kester

Shelley A. Kester

9.5

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Family
    17 years
  • 10% Criminal Defense
    17 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($200-$200/hour)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card, Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    697 Hannah Ave Ste B
    Traverse City, MI 49686
    Office: 231-922-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“A Great Attorney Who Cares”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-20 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Shelley Kester was amazing! She helped me with all of my child custody issues and handled my divorce. She was incredible in the courtroom and can... more
5 star rating

“Compassionate, thorough attorney”

Posted by: Gretchen, 2009-10-15 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I relocated to Michigan from Washington state in 2007 following a tumultuous divorce. I wanted to change jurisdiction from Washington to Michigan and... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer's work. Shelley Kester is a conscientious and caring attorney. She uses good judgment in advising her clients, which is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Diane Huff , Traverse City (MI), About 1 month ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 18 years since Shelley A. Kester was first licensed to practice law in MI.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Member at Wilson Kester, PLLC 1998–present
Associate Attorney at Running, Wise, Wilson, Ford & Phillips, P.C. 1991–1997

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
McGeorge School of Law, University of Pacific Juris Prudence JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA 1989

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Boss of the Year Grand Traverse Area Legal Professionals 2008
One of Top Criminal Lawyers in Traverse City, Michigan Business News 2007

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
President Elect Grand Traverse Leelanau Antrim Bar Association 1992–present
Member American Bar Association 2009–present

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Spread the Word by Douglas J. Levy (contributed to article) Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2009

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Practice Management Solo and Small Firm Institute 2009
Criminal law and family law ICLE commentator 2008
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