Valerie Shands

Valerie Shands

also known as Missy Shands

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Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 11 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kirkwood, MO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Business, Divorce & Separation

117 N. Kirkwood Road, Suite 111A, Kirkwood, MO

About Valerie

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

We do a lot of estate planning, from wills and trusts to powers of attorney, and some probate work.

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

We handle minor criminal defense cases, such as Minor in Possession, Fake ID, shoplifting, and property damage.

12 years

30%
Business 10%

We handle business formation and contract drafting and review.

12 years

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Our main focus is on uncontested divorce and legal separation.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-200 per hour

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 11 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shands & Haynes

117 N. Kirkwood Road, Suite 111A, Kirkwood, MO, 63122

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Hardin Haynes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Ms. Shands for several years now, and I believe any client would find her a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable, creative, and responsive."

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Hardin Haynes

Military law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2014

Cum Laude, University of Missouri School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Shands & Haynes, LLC

2014 - 2014

Associate, Johnston & Smith, LLC

Associations

2017 - Present

Parkway Swim Club

Swim Coach

2015 - Present

Kirkwood Rotary Club

Sergeant At Arms

Education

2014

University of Missouri School of Law

J.D.

2011

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2014

Vol. 78, No. 3 "The Raised Eyebrow' Test Produces Further Head-Scratching: Punitive Damages in the Eighth Circuit Through the Lens of Ondrisek v. Hoffman" Missouri Law Review

Languages

English

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