Shelia Yvonne McCoy

Shelia Yvonne McCoy

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Uncontested divorce Lawyer at Marshall, TX
Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Mediation, Family ... +2 more

401 West Grand Avenue, Suite C, Marshall, TX

About Shelia

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Uncontested Divorce 30%

I Assist Unrepresented Individuals with drafting final documents that will be presented to the Court

27 years

30%
Family 20%

I assist clients with cases filed by the Attorney General's Office, representing clients in private suits related to paternity, child support, possession and access, conservatorship issues, and appeals.

20%
Mediation 20%

I have been trained as a mediator since 2013. I have participated in the mediation process since 1999.

6 years

20%
Probate 10%

I assist clients with uncontested probate administration. I also assist clients with drafting wills.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by val | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thank you Ms.McCoy

Ms. Shelia McCoy has been my attorney for almost three years. Although my case was extremely contested, I never lost faith. Whenever I had a question or concern, Ms. McCoy promptly returned my calls and text. Ms. McCoy kept me abreast of my case in real time, not days later. She always gave me go...od advice . She never lost communication with me and was always on top of everything concerning my case. I am so grateful to my uncle for referring me to Ms. McCoy. So, if you want an attorney that sincerely cares about you and your children, you can't go wrong with hiring Ms. Shelia McCoy. Val

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 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 ...to anyone.

Posted by Andre | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Very Disappointed and dissatisfied

I hired Sheila McCoy, the worst decision I ever made. I paid 4100 dollars, and all I have are motions that are not filed. We are going through a pandemic. She wanted me to give an additional 3500 dollars in order for her to get my spouses retirement information. On top of that , she said since my w...ife wasn’t cooperating, my divorce could run up to 20,000 dollars. I am a middle class working man. We do not have that much to divide. This is a simple divorce with no kids. We never set foot in a court room. No mediation, just different strategies she never implemented. She told me she needed more money when my retainer was down to an hour and a half. I asked for that money back , but she has yet to respond. DO NOT WASTE YOUR Time , and most of all your money.

Shelia McCoy

Replied last June 16, 2021

CORRECTED COMMENT: The attorney-client relationship with this gentleman began 11 months ago. At the beginning of the attorney-client relationship, this individual signed a written agreement and paid this attorney 3,500. The former client also paid fees to the district clerk and to another professional affiliated with the case. As a courtesy, this attorney never charged the former client for any text messages or telephone calls that occurred during business hours or after business hours. It was the former client that didn't want to take his dispute before the trial judge. Basically, this individual didn't want to pay for court preparation or court appearances. The discovery process was more time consuming because the gentleman was married for more than 15 years and all major assets were titled in the wife's name. The former client was on notice that the case was contested because he was given electronic copies of the events that occurred in the case (e.g. court filings, correspondence, motions, discovery responses, and initial offers). After serving as this gentleman's attorney for seven months, I sent a written request for an additional retainer in the amount of $3,500. The client chose to retain another local attorney. Shortly thereafter, this attorney mailed a certified letter to the former client that contained a full and final accounting of the services rendered in the case. However, the certified letter was returned to me because the former client declined to accept the certified letter.

Posted by Lindsey | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Truly Amazing

Mrs. McCoy has been such a blessing to me. She is a very compassionate and an excellent family attorney. She made the experience the best she could considering the ugly circumstances surrounding my case and an innocent child that was involved. She kept me informed and up to date throughout the entire... process. She was always available for me via phone/text/email for all my questions and always kept me informed of any legal changes, including forewarning me of things that may or may not go in my favor. I could sit here and write all day long about how amazing she is but it would never be enough for everything she has done for me. If you're looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about her clients, she is the one! She got me everything I asked for and went above and beyond for me.

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Shelia Yvonne McCoy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tuhina Sharma

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the most sincere and diligent attorney in town, Ms. McCoy is dedicated towards her clients, and is always prepared for court."

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Tuhina Sharma

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Institute

Participant-Parenting Facilitation Training-24 Hour Program

2022 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4

Panel Member

2021 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2021 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

State Bar College

Member

2020 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Particicpant-Guardian ad Litem Certificate

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas-Family Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Member

2024 - 2025

State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4

Acting Chair

2021 - 2021

Manousso Mediation and Arbitration, LLC

Participant- 30 Hour Advanced Mediation Training

2021 - 2021

Manousso Mediation & Arbitration, LLC

Participant-Domestic Violence for Advanced Family Mediation

2021 - 2021

Manousso Mediation & Arbitration, LLC

Participant-Arbitration Training

2021 - 2021

Manousso Mediation & Arbitration, LLC

Participant-Parenting Coordinator & Facilitation Training

2013 - 2013

ADR International Services, Inc.

Participant-40 Hours Basic Mediation Training

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of Z.U.L, Z.N.L., and Z.I.L.

Reversed and Remanded

In the Matter of the Marriage of Hudson

The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's ruling.

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Education

1998

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1991

University of North Texas

M.Ed.

1984

North Texas State University

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2025

State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4

Meeting of State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4- Panel Member attendee

2024

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Advanced Family Law Drafting CLE Attendee

2024

State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee

Monthly Meeting Chair of State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee District 1 Panel 4

2023

Texas Guardianship Training

Texas Law Guardianship and Mediation Training /2 Day CLE Event- Participant

2023

State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee

CLE Panel Training State Bar of Texas, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee- Attendee

2018

Marshall ISD-Career Day

Career as a Lawyer

Publications

2021

West Legalworks In the Interest of Z.U.L, Z.N.L, and Z.I.L. Published Appeal

2018

West Legalworks In the Matter of the Marriage of Hudson Published Appeal

2004

Marshall News Messenger Paid Advertisements- Questions and Answers Approved by SBOT

Languages

English

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