Karen Jane Shelley

Karen Jane Shelley

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Conyers, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

1007 Green Street, # 307, Conyers, GA

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

Defends Murder, Aggravated Assault, Property Crimes, DUI, DWI/Less Safe, Possession, Trafficking, Assault, Battery, Speeding, Sexual Offenses, Fraud, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Delinquency.

18 years | 1,000 cases

95%
Family 5%

Custody, Modification, Contempt, TPOs, Divorce.

18 years | 600 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Karen Shelley, Esq.

1007 Green Street, # 307, Conyers, GA, 30012

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Karen Jane Shelley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Otis L III | January 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Karen Shelly is "All That and Some"

I cannot say enough things about my attorney Karen Shelly! After my initial consultation with her. I felt assured that i had hired a very experienced and professional attorney to represent my case. She made me feel confident and comfortable; she was very instrumental and helpful from start to finish ...of my case. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. She's such a great human being and a talented and competent lawyer! I Highly recommended her.

Posted by Jeremy | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Amazing

Karen is a amazing lawyer she helped turn my son’s life around. He now has a second chance.

Posted by Paul Ortiz | January 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Kept me from going back to prison!!

Karen Shelley helped me out at the last minute and she was extremely capable of handling my situation! I love her compassion for her work and knowledge of the level of the legal system! I would definitely rehire and recommend her services!!!

Posted by Pierre | January 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Performance Review

Karen did a great job with my case and helped guide me every step of way during the process. She had great communication with me while my case was being resolved and she was able to get 3 or of my 4 charges dropped. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal help.

Posted by Cathy | December 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Above and beyond the call of duty!

I hired Karen for a family member and I simply cant say enough good things about her. I honestly didn't know what I was going to do, the going rate to have legal representation for this case was in and of itself overwhelming. A friend of mine recommended Karen. I am so freaking thankful!! Seriously ...she immediately was in solution solving mode by the end of our first phone call. Alleviating that helpless feeling by letting me work out a payment plan, and going straight into action on our behalf. She is extremely detailed, very responsive & informative. She is exactly the very definition of who you want by your side in a courtroom. She doesn't back down from a challenge and her dedication will quickly put your mind at ease.

Karen Shelley

Replied last December 21, 2021

I enjoyed working with you so much. The prosecutors tried their hardest to keep him in jail! It was disgusting. However, with your support and my experience we fought the good fight. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you.

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Karen Jane Shelley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jaime Steinhaus

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Spear

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wendi Armstrong

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is an excellent attorney. She is passionate about her work and works tirelessly for her clients."

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Bernard Brody

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen Shelley is a fierce advocate who cares a lot about her cases and clients. I would recommend her for any criminal defense matter, especially complex ones."

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Tara Shamsfard-Motavasseli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Shelley is one of the most dedicated and passionate attorneys I know. She is knowledgeable and cares deeply about her clients."

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Nancy DeVetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is an amazing lawyer and advocate for her clients. She's smart, tough, and an expert in the field of criminal defense. I am always impressed by her work and happy to have her as a referral partner for my clients."

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Kevin Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have come to know Karen through working with her on criminal matters and knowing her through mutual colleagues. She is very attentive, responsive and very professional. She knows the courts and the law and never settles for anything less than getting the best possible outcome for her clients. She truly cares about her clients and has compassion for what the client and the client's family is going through during the representation. I highly recommend her and am honored to endorse her."

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Villy Stolper

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Shelley is an excellent lawyer to whom I would recommend anyone seeking legal services, particularly in the field of Family Law."

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Cortney Stuart

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a force in the courtroom. She's smart, personable, and caring. I endorse her and think she's a great asset to the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Karen. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brandy Roatsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Wilford

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Fisher

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Jaime Steinhaus

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Wendi Armstrong

Criminal defense lawyer

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Villy Stolper

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cortney Stuart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brett Ladd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rachel Wilford

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Andrew Lynch

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Attorney of The Year, Imhoff & Associates

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, The Shelley Law Firm

2012 - 2016

Assistant Public Defender, American Samoa Government

2009 - 2010

Assistant Public Defender, Fulton County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Education

2008

Georgia State University

Juris Doctorate

1999

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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