Shelia Yvonne McCoy
About Shelia
Biography
Shelia McCoy has helped hundreds of East Texans resolve their family law, divorce, child custody, and child support challenges. She handles comparatively simple divorces involving minimal assets and disagreements as well as complex divorce. S
In addition to practicing in Marshall, Texas, Shelia practices in many surrounding areas. She is an advocate who will make every effort to achieve realistic goals. She believes the client's active involvement in every phase of the process will ensure optimal results. She pledges to use her skill and experience, her compassion and insights to represent you with passion and vigor.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
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Location
The Law Office of Shelia McCoy
401 West Grand Avenue, Suite C, Marshall, TX, 75670
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Shelia Yvonne McCoy's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
17 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Maria | April 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Professional and caring attorney
She’s a excellent attorney. I highly recommend her to anyone. She explained everything that need to be done. She kept me informed throughout the case. She’s very knowledgeable and takes care of her clients.
Posted by Darrain | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Mr. Darrain Burns
I was looking for legal representation, and I had heard about Shelia McCoy. She did an excellent job on my divorce and I would definitely recommend her at any time for legal representation.
Posted by Samuel | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Divorce
Miss Shelia helped me threw the hardest time of my life. Any time I needed to talk to her she was there or always returned my phone calls or text. It was a God send that I had her. And Miss McCoy is a very knowledgeable and a compassionate person who takes care of her clients . I would recommend her ...
Posted by Janis | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Very Knowledgeable
Ms McCoy came highly recommended to me to help with wills and estate planning. She had knowledge regarding the process that she was able to share with me, that enabled me make decisions that were best for me and my family.
Posted by Stephanie | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Kind, Compassionate and Competent
Ms McCoy was highly recommended to me due the high conflict / domestic abuse nature of my divorce and child custody case. She fought for me and was in my corner. I knew she had my best interest in mind while being mindful of the costs of litigation. She was never pushy, always gave me options and exp...
Shelia Yvonne McCoy's Lawyer Endorsements
"One of the most sincere and diligent attorney in town, Ms. McCoy is dedicated towards her clients, and is always prepared for court."
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Court Appointments-Amicus Attorney-Guardian-Attorney ad Litem, 71st Judicial District Court-Harrison County Court at Law
1998 - Present
Attorney, McCoy Law Firm
Associations
2022 - Present
The Cooperative Parenting InstituteParticipant-Parenting Facilitation Training-24 Hour Program
2022 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4Panel Member
2021 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2021 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
State Bar CollegeMember
2020 - Present
State Bar of TexasParticicpant-Guardian ad Litem Certificate
1998 - Present
State Bar of Texas-Family Law SectionMember
1998 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta Law FraternityMember
2024 - 2025
State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4Acting Chair
2021 - 2021
Manousso Mediation and Arbitration, LLCParticipant- 30 Hour Advanced Mediation Training
2021 - 2021
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration, LLCParticipant-Domestic Violence for Advanced Family Mediation
2021 - 2021
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration, LLCParticipant-Arbitration Training
2021 - 2021
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration, LLCParticipant-Parenting Coordinator & Facilitation Training
2013 - 2013
ADR International Services, Inc.Participant-40 Hours Basic Mediation Training
Sample of Legal Cases
Reversed and Remanded
The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's ruling.
Education
1998
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1991
M.Ed.
1984
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2025
Meeting of State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4- Panel Member attendee
2024
Advanced Family Law Drafting CLE Attendee
2024
Monthly Meeting Chair of State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4
2023
Texas Law Guardianship and Mediation Training /2 Day CLE Event- Participant
2023
CLE Panel Training State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee- Attendee
2018
Career as a Lawyer
Publications
2021
2018
2004
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers