also known as Cherri L. Shelton
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400 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA, 30339
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Posted by CJ Goodman, MD | October 18, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Client review for Attorney Cherri Shelton
I was referred to Attorney Shelton by a mutual acquaintance. Although I arrived for legal representation only a short time before an impending court date, Attorney Shelton graciously accepted my case and showed up extraordinarily well prepared and organized (I thought I was thorough...) but the order...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2013
Excellent, sincere, and honest attorney!
Ms. Shelton was intuitive, kind, and honest. She worked hard for me and was earnestly invested in my case. She provided me numerous options and made me feel very comfortable. She was not money hungry and she took her time to make sure I understood every aspect of my case. She was wonderful!
Posted by Ty | October 16, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Employer Discrimination Case
Ms. Shelton is a very competent attorney and she is as professional as they come. She is handling my employer discrimination case for me. At this point we're waiting on the EEOC, but when my case does eventually come to court I fully expect to come out victorious.
Posted by Wallace | October 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worker Unemployment Compensation Denial
Ms. Shelton had complete knowledge of the law in my case. As my advocate, she prevailed and I won my case. Her performance was without exception, and my life has been comfortable due to her representation as I sought, and ultimately, found, good employment. I have only the highest respect and offe...
Posted by Carol | October 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Very knowledgeable and motivated
Ms. Shelton was very professional and knowledgeable. She spent the time to become familiar with my case and all the special nuances it contained. At my hearing she stated my case very well and in cross- examination she was able to show the inadequacies of my accusers. She won my case! I would definit...
"I routinely recommend potential clients with employment law issues to Cherri. She is one of the best employment attorneys in the state. We have worked together on various matters, and so have seen her in action, and I was very impressed with her professionalism, aggressive approach, and the outcome for the client. Highly recommended!"
"Attorney Shelton is an excellent attorney. She is thorough and a very effective communicator. I do not hesitate to refer matter to her."
"Cherri is a sharp attorney with great attention to detail and a passion for employment law issues."
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2016
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2013 - Present
Owner, The Shelton Law Practice, LLC
2012 - 2012
Litigation Associate, Melville Johnson, P.C.
2011 - 2011
Independent Contractor, Various Small Firms
2010 - 2010
Judicial Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Atlanta District Office
2010 - 2010
Administrative Hearing Officer, Georgia Department Of Labor
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Atlanta District Office
2023 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia Chapter)Secretary
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)Member
2010 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2013 - 2015
Georgia Association of Black Women AttorneysSecretary
2013 - 2018
State Bar of Georgia, Committee on ProfessionalismCommittee Member
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
MA - Masters
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
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2013
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