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 anonymous | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Horrible experience

This lady seemed to care at the beginning of my custody case, saying all the right stuff. As time went by getting her on phone to discuss issues or gerting paperwork (I did all leg work getting papers) and she still came to court unprepared and seemed to be more interested in the ground than cross ...examing my ex. She even let the other lawyer badger me with out one objection. The only time she would return calls is if I threatened legal recourse against her. She seems to only care about being paid and then could care less about the outcome. She should be reviewed by the bar association and I am still debating filing a grievance against her law firm. SHE DOESNT SEEM TO CARE ONE BIT SAVE YOUR CASH AND HIRE SOMEONE WHO WILL SHOW THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL A CASE DESERVES

Shelly Kennedy

Replied last March 16, 2017

I am sorry to learn you had such a bad experience. I strive to be the fighter and the protector that my clients need. Custody cases are long, hard fought battles. Cross-examination is never a walk in the park. Keep in mind, what you think may or may not be relevant is not necessarily the same way the court thinks. Sometimes you may think an objection is necessary, when in reality there may be no basis for the objection. I urge my clients to keep their eye on the big picture. Just like your case -- YOU WON CUSTODY. That is something to rejoice in and never take for granted. I am sorry you did not like the Court's decision with respect to the visitation schedule. I remain dedicated to pursuing my client's goals and objectives and turning a tough time in life into a successful outcome.

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 | March 04, 2014 | Child Support

HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE HORRIBLE SAVE YOUR MONEY

Worst lawyer EVER. Save your money, never dealt with such unprofessional person in my life. She sends her legal aids to do her work, they are the ones who gave the legal advise NOT shelly. SAVE YOUR MONEY NOW! She states she will accept payments but wont, the office staff doesn't communicate and cost...s you more money because you have to keep telling the same story over and over COSTING YOU MORE. Pretty sad when you can hire another atty and they even tell you that Shelly's WORTHLESS! She doesn't even do her own work; the other atty's do it for you. I had to get my own child support; do all my own work and still charges a TON of money for NO WORK. I am doing you a favor GET SOMEONE ELSE NOW!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2012

Get antoher lawyer

They have two legal assistance who do not communicate with you nor with Shelly. The billing is aweful $30 for a 5 minute phone call and no one tells you a thing that is gonig on. Ended up doing all the work myself and still stuck with a $5k bill at the end of the day!!! Find another lawyer to repres...ent you.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

No contact

Shelley Kennedy has not provided me monthly statements detailing work on my case. I requested several times to have a face to face meetings with her over the year to discuss my proceedings. The only contact I had with her office was with her paralegal.

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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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