Shelley A Goff

Shelley A Goff

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Ruston, LA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

612 N Vienna Street, PO Box 2050, Ruston, LA

About Shelley

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce, Separation, Custody, Child Support, Property Partition, small/family business divorce, divorce and professional practices.

35 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Child Custody 25%

35 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

35 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 14 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 34 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 35 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1990

Exempt

No misconduct found

Location

Goff and Goff Attorneys

612 N Vienna Street, PO Box 2050, Ruston, LA, 71273

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Shelley A Goff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Gayla | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GaylaG

Mrs Shelly Goff exceeded every expectation. I went in for a consultation on a Thursday morning, my court date was the next Tuesday. She told me what needed to be done and did exactly that. I will always be grateful to her for taking care of me. Fair doesn’t even begin to describe Goff and Goff. My ra...ting would be a 10 plus. She will do exactly what she tells you. Blessings to Goff and Goff!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Personable

We hired Mrs. Goff to get custody of our grandson. He needed protection and she was clear on her approach to help us. She is highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You want her on your side

Shelly and her team are diligent and systematic. As her client I found Shelly to be a great listener. She always took the extra mile to make me feel that I have a fighting chance in my divorce and lenghty custody battle.

Posted by James | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Professional - Great Experience

I engaged Shelley in a rather complex divorce and property settlement matter. I could not have been more pleased with the outcome. Shelley is very professional, highly effective and very much focused on what, when and how legal processes should be addressed. She listened, she understood and she of...fered very sound legal advice which led to a positive outcome given the circumstances. I highly recommend.

Posted by Gary Williams | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Angel from God

Shelley is an Angel sent from God! We needed guidance on several church related issues, and she simply told us not to worry that everything would be ok. We went to court and her present in the court room was like nothing you have ever seen. I have never seen a more knowledgeable person than Shelle...y Goff. She makes you feel like family. I cannot tell you how special of a lawyer she is. Her confidence and professionalism sets her above the rest. Thank you Shelley and God Continued Blessing

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Shelley A Goff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Teddi Ward

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelley cares deeply for her clients and strives to do her very best for them. She recently became board certified in Louisiana, which is a very high achievement. I heartily recommend her for family law matters."

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Stephen Rue

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attoreny Goff is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit tot he legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services and her law firm."

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Mary O'Connor

Workers compensation lawyer

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Craig Ritchie

Family lawyer

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Teddi Ward

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Inclusion in list of Qualified Child Custody Mediators, LSBA-ADR Section

2013

Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Blackstone's Order 10:1, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

Award for CJA 6th Amendment Service, US District Court Northern District of Iowa

2006

Selected for Staff Training, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Goff and Goff Attorneys

1996 - 2007

Owner, Horak Law Office

1994 - 1995

Partner, Baron Sar Goodwin Gill Lohr and Horak

1990 - 1993

Associate, Baron Sar Goodwin Gill and Lohr

Associations

2012 - Present

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2012 - Present

Louisiana Association for Justice

2011 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

1991 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

1990 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

National Trial Lawyers Association

2007 - 2007

United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa

Federal Practice Committee Member

2007 - 2007

Federal District Court for the Northern District of Iowa

Blue Ribbon Committe on Criminal Practice Member

2006 - 2006

United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa

Magistrate Selection Committee

2006 - 2006

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Committee for Reappointment of Iowa District Public Defender

2005 - 2007

Woodbury County Bar Association

Fee Arbitration Committee Member

2003 - 2003

United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa

Magistrate Reappointment Committee

2003 - 2003

Dakota County Bar Association

President

2000 - 2002

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v Young

sentence reduced

Young vs. United States

Relief Granted and new sentencing set

Rials v. Mincey

Father awarded custody

Morris v. Morris

Father awarded 50/50 custody

United States v. Iraheta

Case Dismissed

United States v Agbor

Not Guilty

State of Iowa v Ortiz

Case Dismissed

In re Marriage of Strong

Visitation granted

State v Strong

Case Dismissed

State v Lucht

Case Dismissed

Sherman v Kasotakis

Verdict for client

Murray v Onawa

Verdict for client

Whities v Combined Insurance

100% disability awarded to client

Engelhaupt v Village of Butte

Verdict for client

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Education

2015

Mediation Traiining Co

Certificate

2013

Mediation Institute

Family Law Mediation Certification

2005

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Graduate Program

College Graduate Program

2004

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

College

1990

University of South Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

CJA Training Seminar

Professionalism for the Criminal Defense Attorney

2014

CJA Panel Training

§2255 cases

2011

Seize Success- Trials That Work

Discovering the Story of Your Trial

1997

Employment Law

The Equal Pay Doctrine

1994

General Practice Update

Environmental Law Update

1994

Enviornmental/Natural Resources Litigation Roundtable

Environmental and Natural Resources/Litigation Roundtable

Publications

2013

Warrior Magazine Irreconcilable Differences, The Use of TLC Methods in Divorce Cases

2005

Warrior Magazine Trial Techniques featured in "Methods in Practice"

Languages

English

Activity

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