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Shelly Renee' Reece
About Shelly
Biography
My name is Shelly Reneé Reece and I have been an attorney in Springfield, MO and the Southwest Missouri area since 1998. After over 20 years in Southwest Missouri, I am proud to announce our new office in Joplin, MO to assist more clients with their legal needs. As a wife and mother of two children, I understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. I know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, and estate planning lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification, paternity, DUI, DWI, traffic ticket, will, trust, power of attorney, settlement, mediation, or litigating in trial.
Come see us at Reece Family Law, LLC in Springfield or Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers in Joplin.
We have over 60+ years of combined experience in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Mediation to help you in the following areas:
FAMILY LAW:
•Divorce
•Paternity
•Custody
•Modification
•Mediation
•Legal Separation
•Child Support
•Maintenance / Alimony
•Adoptions
•Family Access / Contempt
•Grandparents Rights
•Name Change
•Juvenile Law
•Adult and Child Orders of Protection, Ex Parte
•Uncontested, Settled, Pro Se Litigation Assistance
CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
•Traffic Ticket
•DWI, DUI
•Drug, Marijuana Offense
•Misdemeanor
•Felony
•Serious Crimes Against People
•Serious Crimes Against Property
•Federal Criminal Defense
ESTATE PLANNING:
•Wills
•Trusts
•Guardianships
•Power of Attorney
•Probate
•Prenuptial Agreements
MEDIATION:
Reece Family Law, LLC and Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers cover the Springfield/Branson and Joplin/Neosho/Carthage regions of Southwest Missouri.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
29 years | 500 cases
Child Support
20%
29 years | 500 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
29 years | 500 cases
Family
20%
29 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 27 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Reece Family Law, LLC
2202 W Chesterfield Blvd, Ste 200, Springfield, MO, 65807
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Posted by Cherry | January 11, 2017 | Divorce & Separation
Awsome divorce attorney
She helped me understand my rights in my divorce and made my divorce very short and sweet.
Shelly Reece
Replied last January 11, 2017Thank you for giving us a 5 star rating. We appreciate your input.
Posted by Kimberly | January 11, 2017 | Child Custody
Excellent lawyer for custody battle
We recently used Shelly for our custody case. I was very pleased with how she handled our case! She wasn't always quick to respond to emails, but when it came time to take care of business and do the trial/settlment work, she was extremely honest, knowledgeable, and we were 100% satisfied that Shel...
Shelly Reece
Replied last January 11, 2017We appreciate that we could help you. We try to keep our fees down and offer payment plans to help with the costs of expensive legal cases. We hope that you will not need our services, but if you do, we will do our best for you, your friends, or your family.
Posted by Michelle | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Attorney
I have no idea who the poor review was talking about, but it was not Shelly. I have used her and referred to friends. She pays attention to the details and really cares about her clients and welfare of the children involved in ugly custody battles. Plus, it was nice talking to a well educated attorne...
Shelly Reece
Replied last January 11, 2017Thank you for your kind words. We strive to work hard on every case for the best outcome for our clients. We appreciate being able to help you as well as your friends.
Shelly Renee' Reece's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Shelly is the epitome of a what a family law attorney should me; fair, aggressive when necessary, knowledgeable, and respected by her peers."
"I highly endorse this lawyer, as Shelly is the epitome of a family law attorney. She has passionately and successfully represented her clients, which would include me personally, for approximately twenty (20) years in the Springfield, Missouri Metro area."
"I have seen Shelly’s work for the past 15 years. She is one of the most trusted and respected Domestic Lawyers in the area, and does a great job for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I give Shelly the highest possible endorsement that I can. I have faced her as opposing counsel (and as anyone will tell you, she is a formidable opponent), and she has served as a mentor to me as a new practitioner. Her clients respect and trust her. Her peers recognize that she is a walking encyclopedia of family law knowledge. I regularly send cases to her when I know that they require a high level of experience and skill. If you are facing a difficult family-related legal matter, you would do well to contact Mrs. Reece."
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Criminal defense lawyer
Douglas Fredrick
Divorce and separation lawyer
Dylan Driskell
Child custody lawyer
Reidar Hammond
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
A- Rated Firm, Better Business Bureau
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubble
2019
Best Lawyer, 417 Magazine
2019
A- Rated Firm, Better Business Bureau
2018
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2018
20 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award, Martindale-Hubble
2018
Best Lawyer, 417 Magazine
2017
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2017
Best Lawyer, 417 Magazine
2016
Top 20 Springfield Criminal Defense Firms, Expertise.com
2016
Top 20 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense Firm, Expertise.com
2016
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2014
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2013
15 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award, Martindale-Hubble
2013
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubble
2008
10 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award, Martindale-Hubble
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers
2012 - Present
Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Reece Family Law, LLC
1998 - Present
Mediator, Reece Family Law, LLC
1998 - 2012
Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Smith Montgomery & Associates
1997 - 1998
Paralegal, Law Offices of Gary Green
1995 - 1996
Intern, Oklahoma District Attorney Office
Associations
2020 - Present
Ruck 'N' RunBoard Member, Officer
2020 - Present
Ruck 'N' RunNational Spokesperson
2020 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - MissouriBoard Member
2017 - Present
Missouri Choral ArtistsBoard Member
2015 - Present
Southern Missouri Women LawyersPlanning and Events Committee, Member
2015 - Present
Christian County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV)Member
2012 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)Member
2010 - Present
Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH Mediation)Member
1998 - Present
Missouri BarFamily Law Section Committee, Member
1998 - Present
Springfield Metropolitan Bar AssociationFamily Law Committee, Member
1998 - Present
Association of Missouri MediatorsMember
1998 - Present
United States Courts Western District MissouriMember
1998 - Present
31st Judicial CircuitGuardian ad Litem Attorney
1998 - Present
The Missouri CourtsCourt Appoint Family Law Mediator
Sample of Legal Cases
Due to the sensitive nature of Family Law cases and privacy of children we do not publish case information online.
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Education
2000
Missouri State University
MBA
1997
Oklahoma City University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Southwest Missouri State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1989
Harrisonville R-9 High School
Speaking Engagements
2020
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation Training for Students
2020
Interview
How Does the Court COVID Order Change Custody
2020
Family Law Conference
Basics 3 - Properties and Debts
2019
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation Training
2019
Harvest Party for New Attorneys
New Attorneys Reception
2018
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation Training for University Students
2018
Harvest Party for New Attorneys
New Attorneys Reception
2017
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation Coaching
2017
Harvest Party for New Attorneys
New Attorneys Reception
2016
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation Coaching for University Students
2016
Harvest Party for New Attorneys
New Attorneys Reception
2015
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation Coach
2014
MSU Mediation Training
Mediations for College Students
2013
The Missouri Bar - Sun & Continuing Legal Educaton
Ethics
2013
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation for University
2012
MSU Mediation Training
Mediation Help for Program
Publications
2017
417 Biz
Downtime for an Attorney
2017
Springfield Business Journal
Interview - How is My Business Affected by Divorce
2016
The Missouri Bar
Energy found: A recap of the 2016 Family Law Conference
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What processes can be done to collect back child support that noncustodial parent owes?
13 Feb 2023
Q&A
Can a custodial parent refuse the non-custodial parents offer to pay child support?
20 Feb 2023
Q&A
What is my next move?
20 Feb 2023