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Brody Young Shanklin
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Biography
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is when I can take on a hostile divorce situation and work through it in an amicable fashion, particularly when there are children involved,” said Shanklin. “These are situations when the parties are somewhat hostile when they start the process, but are working together for the mutual benefit of their family members by the time we finish.
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Licensed in Texas for 25 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Harris Cook, LLP
1512 East McKinney, Suite 101, Denton, TX, 76209
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Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2011 | Family
Honesty and Integrity
Brody was always accessible or returned my calls within 24 hours. He was also completely honest in whichever direction my custody case(s) could turn, always remaining focused on realistic resolution(s). His courtroom skills are outstanding, he has the ability to assess situations as they occur, in my...
Brody Young Shanklin's Lawyer Endorsements
Kimberly Newcomer-Fitzpatrick
Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Brody is a great lawyer! He is excellent in court and has a wonderful reputation. He works very hard for his clients! He is very attentive and works hard to get his clients great results!"
"I endorse Brody. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Brody has a great combination of knowledge of the law, compassion and reason - I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brody is a really smart and agressive attorney. As a former cop he knows how to attack the arrest and investigation of any offense, and as a former prosecutor he knows how to attack the state's case in court."
"Brody is an excellent lawyer. His energy and work ethic are second to none. I would have no hesitation in referring cases to Brody."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Brody for over 20 years and have worked with him for more than 5 years. Brody is an excellent attorney and litigator. I give him my highest endorsement. With his past experience including law enforcement, military service, and many years as an Assistant District Attorney, if you choose Brody Shanklin as your attorney, you will be happy with your selection. David Cook"
"Excellent trial attorney!"
"I am very pleased to give Brody my highest endorsement. I have known Brody for over seven years from the days when we served together in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. Brody is well-respected by his colleagues and appreciated by his clients. I would trust him with the most difficult of cases because I am familiar with the great results he gets for his clients. He is a smart, professional attorney and because of that he gets my unqualified endorsement."
Dina Steele
Family lawyer
James Abel
Criminal defense lawyer
Kimberly Newcomer-Fitzpatrick
General practice lawyer
Gina Hill
Criminal defense lawyer
David Cook
Family lawyer
Kimberly Shanklin
Criminal defense lawyer
Stephen Karns
Military law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2004
The Army Commendation Medal, Department of the Army
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney, Harris Cook, LLP
2001 - 2007
Assistant District Attorney, Denton County Criminal District Attorneys Office
Associations
2007 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2001 - Present
Denton County Bar Association
2000 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Burchard
No Guilty
Pyles v. McAden
Client won Judgment
State v. Fleber
Not Guilty
State v. Moree
Motion to Suppress Granted and Dismissed
Education
2000
Texas Wesleyan University
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Stephen F. Austin State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Texas District and County Clerk's Association Annual Meeting
Sub-par employee performance
Publications
2006
Requests to Withhold Investigative Information
Open Records Request to Attorney General
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Texas Can my child abandonment deferred adjudication get sealed,expunged, or a non discloser im confused sum say yes and no
26 Sep 2013
Q&A
URGENT ANSWER NEEDED how do I reschedule court date
30 Sep 2013
Q&A
Does "Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship-AOP" mean my sons father is trying to get custody?
21 Sep 2013