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Emily Andrea Shelton
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Biography
Emily Shelton is a seventh generation Texan. After getting her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at Texas State University, she graduated for the University of Houston Law Center.
Since that time, she has handled over a thousand cases.
Emily Shelton has worked at three District Attorney’s offices in Texas. She was an intern in Harris and Travis (Austin) Counties during law school. She then went on to be a felony prosecutor for the Midland County District Attorney’s office. This experience has given her a valuable insight into how the other side thinks and operates.
She opened her own practice in 2009.
She only practices criminal law. This means she is more knowledgeable about criminal law than other attorneys who practice in multiple areas.
She handles all level of offenses, and has experience with everything from marijuana to murder.
She specializes in violent and sexual offenses.
She is a born trial attorney. Jurors love her, and she has great presence in the courtroom.
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
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Shelton Law Firm
405 Main, Suite 602, Houston, TX, 77002
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Emily Andrea Shelton's Reviews
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Posted by Tony | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Believed in me when few else did
I was potentially facing a very long sentence, my Court appointed asked my age, after I told him he said you're looking at spending the rest of my life in prison, so I hired her, she was fast and was doing the initial interview with me within hours, after several months she had my case dismissed and ...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
She is very knowledgeable on the law. Attentive to detail. Would use her again and again. So helpful and nice. Really went above and beyond.
Emily Andrea Shelton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Emily is a fantastic attorney and a trusted colleague. Her advice is worth its weight in gold. Her courtroom demeanor, respect in the community, and professionalism are all outstanding. Her handling of clients and empathy for them are apparent in every interaction. Her legal knowledge is excellent. She truly knows what she’s doing. Any client would be lucky to have Attorney Emily Shelton represent them, no matter the alleged crime, and any attorney would be lucky to have her on their team."
"Hard charging and thorough lawyer. Only person I would hire if I needed a criminal defense lawyer in the Houston area."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Mentor of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Solo Practicioner, The Shelton Law Firm
2009 - 2009
Prosecuting Attorney, Midland County District Attorney's Office
2007 - 2007
Legal Research Fellow, Center for Children Law and Policy
2007 - 2008
Interim Professor, University Of Houston Law Center
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, Harris County Da Office
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Travis County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2021 - Present
Texas Bar CollegeMember
2009 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Education
2008
University Of Houston
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Texas State
Criminal Justice
1998
Lamar High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2022
2022
Online CLE
Eyewitness Expert Testimony
2020
South Texas Midwinter Seminar
Investigating Criminal Cases
2019
Monthly Seminar
Practical Tips for Private Investigators Handling Criminal Cases
2013
Weekly CLE
Handling Sexual Assault Cases
Languages
English
Activity
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