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My name is Shelly Reneé Reece and I have been an attorney in Springfield, MO and the Southwest Missouri area since 1998. After over 20 years in Southwest Missouri, I am proud to announce our new office in Joplin, MO to assist more clients with their legal needs. As a wife and mother of two children, I understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. I know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, and estate planning lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification, paternity, DUI, DWI, traffic ticket, will, trust, power of attorney, settlement, mediation, or litigating in trial.
Come see us at Reece Family Law, LLC in Springfield or Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers in Joplin.
We have over 60+ years of combined experience in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Mediation to help you in the following areas:
FAMILY LAW:
•Divorce
•Paternity
•Custody
•Modification
•Mediation
•Legal Separation
•Child Support
•Maintenance / Alimony
•Adoptions
•Family Access / Contempt
•Grandparents Rights
•Name Change
•Juvenile Law
•Adult and Child Orders of Protection, Ex Parte
•Uncontested, Settled, Pro Se Litigation Assistance
CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
•Traffic Ticket
•DWI, DUI
•Drug, Marijuana Offense
•Misdemeanor
•Felony
•Serious Crimes Against People
•Serious Crimes Against Property
•Federal Criminal Defense
ESTATE PLANNING:
•Wills
•Trusts
•Guardianships
•Power of Attorney
•Probate
•Prenuptial Agreements
MEDIATION:
Reece Family Law, LLC and Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers cover the Springfield/Branson and Joplin/Neosho/Carthage regions of Southwest Missouri.
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29 years | 500 cases
29 years | 500 cases
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29 years | 500 cases
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2202 W Chesterfield Blvd, Ste 200, Springfield, MO, 65807
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Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Would’ve been better off doing it myself- Shelly & her”team” did nothing to help me get more time with my young boys. If you have a question, it takes DAYS for them to get back with you and then of course it costs money to simply answer a question. I don’t know why anyone would consider her for a ...
Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Awful business. Took my money and after over a year and being moved attorneys in the firm due to him having too high of case load. I finally got a court date only for them to drop me a month prior to my court date without notice, due to not being available, but they are still able to take other cli...
Since this is the same post as Google, we will have the same reply here. Thank you. 8-17-21 Nicole Reynolds, we understand you were upset about losing a great attorney like Ms. Reece by all your continued posts on social media rating sites. We just hope if your family ever has an emergency that others will have the understanding and forgiveness to help you. Thank you. 5-6-21 Nicole Reynolds, one of our attorneys had a death of an immediate family member, and another being put into a nursing home this year that was communicated to you personally by the attorney in a phone call. Our goal is to finish each case, but sometimes the attorney has the ethical duty per the Missouri Bar to withdraw from a case to allow a client to find other counsel. All withdraws and reasons for it are mailed to the court and client with proper notice per the court rules, and the judge approves all withdraws. We mail all clients their bills each month, with all work performed, all payments posted, and whom to contact if there are questions about the bill. We do have attorneys still able to help clients with their cases, but sometimes we cannot transfer a case to them due to scheduling conflicts. We hope you can understand this situation and the unforeseen heartbreak this attorney has had this year.
Posted by Charles Fleming | December 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My name is Charles and had not been able to see my kids for 2 in a half months bc my x told a lot of lies on me and I went in talk to to Shelly and she was on it the minute i paid their fees she had me seeing my kids by Thanksgiving and now I get them she's a good lawyer she knows what she's doing sh...
Charles, thank you for your review. We work really hard to help our clients as fast as possible. The court process can be very slow sometimes, and we are glad we could get you a quick result. If we can ever help you, your family or friends with a legal matter, just let us know.
Posted by Alusha | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I am so grateful for Shelly and her staff! They have showed me nothing but love and kindness over the past few days and Loni coming the hospital today was above and beyond! She took the time at the office to read me the POA because I was so overwhelmed. She offered me water soda chocolate and most im...
Thank you very much for your great review. We try hard to make sure our clients feel comfortable in stressful situations. I will make sure to pass along to Loni and Michelle your kind comments. We appreciate them going the extra mile to help you out.
Posted by Michelle | November 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I have no idea who the poor review was talking about, but it was not Shelly. I have used her and referred to friends. She pays attention to the details and really cares about her clients and welfare of the children involved in ugly custody battles. Plus, it was nice talking to a well educated attorne...
Thank you for your kind words. We strive to work hard on every case for the best outcome for our clients. We appreciate being able to help you as well as your friends.
"Shelly is the epitome of a what a family law attorney should me; fair, aggressive when necessary, knowledgeable, and respected by her peers."
"I highly endorse this lawyer, as Shelly is the epitome of a family law attorney. She has passionately and successfully represented her clients, which would include me personally, for approximately twenty (20) years in the Springfield, Missouri Metro area."
"I have seen Shelly’s work for the past 15 years. She is one of the most trusted and respected Domestic Lawyers in the area, and does a great job for her clients."
"I give Shelly the highest possible endorsement that I can. I have faced her as opposing counsel (and as anyone will tell you, she is a formidable opponent), and she has served as a mentor to me as a new practitioner. Her clients respect and trust her. Her peers recognize that she is a walking encyclopedia of family law knowledge. I regularly send cases to her when I know that they require a high level of experience and skill. If you are facing a difficult family-related legal matter, you would do well to contact Mrs. Reece."
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2020
A- Rated Firm, Better Business Bureau
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubble
2019
Best Lawyer, 417 Magazine
2019
A- Rated Firm, Better Business Bureau
2018
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2018
20 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award, Martindale-Hubble
2018
Best Lawyer, 417 Magazine
2017
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2017
Best Lawyer, 417 Magazine
2016
Top 20 Springfield Criminal Defense Firms, Expertise.com
2016
Top 20 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense Firm, Expertise.com
2016
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2014
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2013
15 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award, Martindale-Hubble
2013
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2008
10 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award, Martindale-Hubble
2019 - Present
Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers
2012 - Present
Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Reece Family Law, LLC
1998 - Present
Mediator, Reece Family Law, LLC
1998 - 2012
Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Smith Montgomery & Associates
1997 - 1998
Paralegal, Law Offices of Gary Green
1995 - 1996
Intern, Oklahoma District Attorney Office
2020 - Present
Ruck 'N' RunBoard Member, Officer
2020 - Present
Ruck 'N' RunNational Spokesperson
2020 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - MissouriBoard Member
2017 - Present
Missouri Choral ArtistsBoard Member
2015 - Present
Southern Missouri Women LawyersPlanning and Events Committee, Member
2015 - Present
Christian County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV)Member
2012 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)Member
2010 - Present
Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH Mediation)Member
1998 - Present
Missouri BarFamily Law Section Committee, Member
1998 - Present
Springfield Metropolitan Bar AssociationFamily Law Committee, Member
1998 - Present
Association of Missouri MediatorsMember
1998 - Present
United States Courts Western District MissouriMember
1998 - Present
31st Judicial CircuitGuardian ad Litem Attorney
1998 - Present
The Missouri CourtsCourt Appoint Family Law Mediator
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