Shelly Lamar Kennedy

Shelly Lamar Kennedy

3.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Sandusky, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

330 E. Madison Street, Sandusky, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 36 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1989

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Location

Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy, Ltd

330 E. Madison Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Port Clinton Office

318 Madison St, Port Clinton, OH, 43452

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Shelly Lamar Kennedy's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | November 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Superb

My wife used Shelly for a child custody case and Shelly was excellent. Words cannot describe the easein which she worked with us. Shelly kept us updated on every aspect of the proceedings. Shelly was readily available for us with no communication issues. In the courtroom, Shelly excelled and got my w...ife the result that she promised us. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelly Kennedy.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

child custody case

I would not recommend this attorney for nothing. I have a ongoing case as we speak and so far this attorney is making me feel like she is working with the person that I am going to court against. I have paid this attorney up front and now she doesn't even speak to me until the hearing. I can't even g...et ahold of her to discuss issues. And everytime I do get ahold of someone its her secretary. The secretary always tells me ( your attorney is on vacation and can't speak to you). This happened twice in a 2 month period. Her vacations lasted at least 2 week each time I have tryed to speak to her. But when I do get ahold of her, she acts like these issues doesn't even matter and wouldn't even come up in court. Sad part about that is those issues comes up in the court hearing and she is then puzzeled. Another issue that is making me despise this attorney is that the other party doesn't even have an attorney to represent him and everything that he has asked in court is so far being granted. I highly don't recommend this attorney to no one. Look for someone else. Save your money for a better attorney that knows how to defend you in court. Because this one is worthly

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

OUTSTANDING at deposition and in trial

I was a little leery at first, because Shelly is pretty laid back and nothing seems to phase her. I suppose it's because she has seen and heard it all. But once she was in deposition, she obliterated my wife -- caught her in so many lies, and exposed her for the truth. Then we were in the court an...d Shelly did a great job. She was so prepared and knew the right questions to ask my wife. My spousal support went from $1,000.00 per month to $350.00 a month -- I could live with that. I really would recommend Attorney Kennedy. I read the other reviews here, and some of the not so positive ones seem to be written by clients not paying their bill -- at least that one review you can figure that out just by what was said. My divorce wasn't cheap, but that is not what I was after. I wanted someone to be very aggressive and very prepared. Shelly was both.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

GREAT JOB

Shelly really helped me through a tough time. I ended up with my kids and my 401(K) intact. For that I am grateful. She kept in regular contact me and I appreciate the ability to talk to her on the weekends. She returned my telephone calls and saw me before Court. The process was longer than I w...ould have liked, but I guess that is the court system for you. There wasn't a whole lot of arguing back an forth -- some for awhile, but it still took us about a year to get divorced. I thought my attorney knew her stuff and gave me the advice that I needed to hear. She didn't blow smoke and just tell me what I wanted to hear. My attorney fees seemed reasonable and I'm glad to be done with the process. I would highly recommend Shelly if you are going through a divorce or custody case. She will take care of matters and get your case done as fast as possible.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable but not responsive

Communication was nearly non-existent which made it difficult to understand how the divorce was moving forward. Divorce is difficult enough to not need any added stress to the process. Retain someone who is concerned about you, not just the paycheck you bring to the table.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2012

Ohio Supreme Court, Certified Mediation Specialist

1989

Summa Cum Laude, Capital University Law School

Associations

Ottawa County Bar Association

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Rule Committee

Member

2008 - 2009

Sandusky County Bar Association

Treasurer/Secretary

Education

1989

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Wheaton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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