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Karen Jane Shelley
About Karen
Biography
Georgia State College of Law, Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude 2008
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude 1999
Karen possesses compassion, grit, grace, as well as humanity, and she infuses her practice with each of those virtues. Her passion for justice has afforded her exposure to mental health awareness and treatment, addiction and crime, poverty crimes, racial bias in the courtroom, economic bias, and everything else that could possibly go wrong in an unassuming individual’s life after they are born. She is a strong supporter of recovery-based programs and alternatives to incarceration for people seeking relief from the burden of addiction.
Karen is a native of Manchester, England. And, if you need to know her team – “There’s Only One Color in Manchester and its RED!”
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
95%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Family
5%
18 years | 600 cases
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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
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Karen Shelley, Esq.
1007 Green Street, # 307, Conyers, GA, 30012
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Posted by Nick | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thorough, prompt, reachable, professional
Took a criminal defense case on Tuesday with trial Friday. It was a magistrate court situation, but she couldn't have known how frivolous the matter was at the time. We spoke for an hour on Tuesday to discuss facts, evidence, and strategy for moving forward. We later spoke Thursday after having revie...
Karen Shelley
Replied last December 21, 2021Thank you for trusting our firm with this matter. It had the potential to seriously disrupt your life. Thankfully, with your immaculate record keeping; I was able to prepare and get this case dismissed without any further harm. You also win the award for 2021's best dressed client!
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Wonderful!
Karen helped me with my custody case. With her help and confidence it was the simplest process for my son and I. We are forever grateful for her work!
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Great legal help...
Karen Shelley did a great job handling my divorce. She is a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable lawyer. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend her services to anyone that needs legal help whether it be for a civil or criminal matter.
Karen Jane Shelley's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Karen is an excellent attorney. She is passionate about her work and works tirelessly for her clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Ms. Shelley is an excellent lawyer to whom I would recommend anyone seeking legal services, particularly in the field of Family Law."
"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."
"I endorse Karen. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
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 LawyersMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Education
2008
Georgia State University
Juris Doctorate
1999
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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Q&A
How can I get any information from my public defender when I never see him?
17 Jan 2022
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Can i travel?
14 Jan 2022
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I violated my pretrial services in Forsyth county ga and they revoked my bond . Now im back in custody. How do I get back out ?
14 Jan 2022