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Shelley A. Kester

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 50% Divorce / Separation
    21 years
  • 30% Child Custody
    21 years
  • 20% Family
    21 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($200-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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I enjoy serving as Chair of the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center. I am fortunate to serve as Chair of this wonderful organization which is bringing... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 7 reviews
5 star rating

“I made the right choice!”

Posted by: Tom, 2012-01-10 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I had no idea where to turn to help me through this terrible time in my life. I saw Shelly's photo online while searching for a lawyer...I couldn't... more
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“Thorough lawyer, responsive and knowledgeable!”

Posted by: Kerry, 2011-04-06 10 months ago.

Client Review: I went to Shelley based on recommendations from others. I went in there blind as to how the process of divorce/child custody worked. She took it all... more
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Peer Endorsements

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2 endorsements

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Laura Elizabeth Garneau

I endorse this lawyer. Shelley is a very competent attorney and a fierce advocate for her clients. She is particularly well-versed in cases... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Laura Garneau , Traverse City (MI), 7 months ago
Diane Kuhn Huff

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), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

22 years since Shelley A. Kester was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 1992 02/01/2012
California Resigned 1989 11/04/2011
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
Institute of Continuing Legal Education Updated in 2011 Recipient of Family Law Certificate Program 2009
McGeorge School of Law, University of Pacific Juris Prudence JD- Juris Doctorate 1989

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Nominated Fellow of the ABF Fellows of the American Bar Foundation 2010
Boss of the Year Grand Traverse Area Legal Professionals 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Board Member-Governor Appointment Children's Trust Fund-State of Michigan 2011-present
Practice Management Resource Council Advisory Committee State Bar of Michigan 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 7
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
0 Best Answers
1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Spread the Word by Douglas J. Levy (contributed to article) Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2009

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Starting a Law Practice ICLE 2011
Practice Management Solo and Small Firm Institute 2009
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