Shelly Renee Collette

Shelly Renee Collette

4.6
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 18 years

Child custody Lawyer at Winchester, VA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

215 A Sharp Street, Winchester, VA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Former Member

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Collette Law LLC

215 A Sharp Street, Winchester, VA, 22601

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Shelly Renee Collette's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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1 star (1)

Posted by Marie | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the Best

Hired Shelly because she is the best. Can sum up information and gets on the ball as soon as possible. I am so thankful for all she is doing and has done to help in my legal problems. (And we won round 1).

Posted by Candice | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I hired Shelly after having an attorney that kept me in the dark about my own rights. She helped me feel like I CAN ask questions and I CAN feel like I can fight for my kids rights. Instead of just dealing with situations.

Posted by Jay | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bar None the Best Attorney I Have Ever Known!

Shelly is a true professional! Articulate and savvy, Shelly has the right mix of lion and lamb, she is fearless when she needs to be, and soft and kind when the situation calls for it. Shelly defended me in a child custody case where the opposing attorney and her client both lied and asked the childr...en to lie. She encouraged me to stay above the "ugly" and she would deal with the rest. And she delivered. Shelly is well connected to the right outside professionals and was able to bring in the right experts to assist us. I would also like to mention that Shelly, unlike previous attorneys did not gouge us with legal fees, she was aware of our budget and never took advantage of us in any way! If you want an attorney who will fight FAIR for you, I highly recommend Ms. Collette.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong Advocate for Families

Shelly worked tirelessly in our case to get opposing counsel and several judges to see the importance of a Father in his children's lives. She was a strong voice for the children, by recognizing that children need their fathers for more than shelling out money. She never stopped trying and she showed... so much compassion and integrity throughout the painful ordeal. We will always be grateful for her hard work, yes, but her kindness.

Posted by Tiffany | May 24, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

So amazing.

I spoke with shelly about my son's case. very long story and i don't want to go into much detail. but i will say she is the most kind hearted woman i have ever met. she gave great advice and helped me prepare not only in court with evidence but also mentally and emotionally for future court appearanc...es. she answered all of my questions, even if i had already asked. she was also very informative. she made a rough time in my life, not be as bumpy as expected. and even though i ended up not needing to hire her in the end, i will always keep her in mind for future references. thank you so much shelly.

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Heather Hickman

Litigation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shelly is an outstanding litigator. She is focused and resolution-oriented, with an eye for detail and a philosophy of dedication to her clients.I was privileged to work with her as a law clerk prior to obtaining my license and I learned a great deal from her energy, enthusiasm and passion for practice. I would recommend her to any of my clients."

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Thomas Silis

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shelly is a fierce advocate for her clients. I endorse her with no reservations."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Public Reprimand issued in VA, 2015

updated on 05/24/2016

Public Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a Public Reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Collette Law, LLC

Associations

2006 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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