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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Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2013 | Family

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Shelly is a fabulous attorney. She fights strongly for you when she believes in you. I have been with her at 3 different law firms because she truly cares about my case, after several who just didn't want to deal with my ex-wife's attorney and encouraged me to settle. Shelly is not intimidated and... she saw my ex wife for EXACTLY what she was/is-a parental alienator. She is extremely knowledgeable about the law and unlike other attorneys, is extremely ethical as well. She was able to call a time out when I'd be furious over my exes latest antics and redirect me down the right path. She found the right experts to prove her alienation and has been able to calmly and articulately expose the many inaccuracies that my ex and her attorney had put forward. She is a strong advocates for both moms and dads, but her main focus is what's right for the child. We have referred many clients going through contentious situations to Shelly, and she is always open to reaching a compromise. Unfortunately, she has never been able to accomplish this with the other side. Very professional and dedicated.

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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

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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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