$ 300-500 per hour
Born and raised in Orange County, Mr. Shelton has been in practice over thirty years. His practice covers several areas, from family law, custody, and support issues to non-profit guidance and business litigation. A highly skilled and seasoned trial attorney, he has successfully tried many hundreds of cases before judges and juries. In the non-litigation portion of his practice, he also consults with small businesses and non-profits to enable them to grow and succeed. Ralph has been included as a biographee in Marquis Who's Who in American Law since 1998, and Who's Who since 2000.
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38 years | 1,500 cases
38 years | 500 cases
$ 300-500 per hour
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Acquired: 1987
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3700 Campus Drive, Suite 202, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I have consulted with Mr. Shelton for the past 10 years and recently utilized his services in a challenging family court case. Throughout the process, his communication was clear and thorough. His knowledge of the law, unmatched research and preparation, and specific recommendations allowed us to ...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
The only lawyer you will need! 5.0 stars Posted by Antonio Carbayo MD March 20, 2020 After numerous others attorneys, Mr Shelton was the one that finally reigned in the pertaining facts of my case and finally got me justice. He is brilliant, while easily neutralizing their lawyer's attack, Ra...
Posted by Jake | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I’ve been working with Ralph for the past year, through my first divorce, and hopefully my last. Having never been through the process of working with an attorney or a divorce, Ralph has successfully walked me through the process guiding me turn by turn. I’ve done my best to follow his instructions c...
Posted by Julie | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ralph was recommended by a good friend, so glad I trusted her and him! Knowledgeable, straight shooter and a wonderful human being. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by todd | April 3, 2015
Ralph has been representing me for years with the attention to detail and passion i could only wish for in my representation.He has truely been there through my confusion and emotional support throughout his tinier with me.I could not ask for a better person to be there for me and my son.thank you ra...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shelton is a great lawyer, mentor, and friend. Blessed to have him in my life. I will always recommend Mr. Shelton to all my friends and family for any family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding Civil Lawyer. Tough, determined, and tenacious. Did a great job for me. 5 Stars in my book *****"
Family lawyer
2000
Biographee, Marquis Who's Who
1999
Biographee, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1987
American Jurisprudence Award in Evidence, Western State University College of Law
1986
American Jurisprudence Award in Torts, Western State university College of Law
1986
Finalist, Ferguson Moot Court
1991 - Present
Senior Partner, Schiff & Shelton
1987 - 1991
General Counsel, Transco Warranty Corporation
1987 - 1989
Senior Associate, Hite & Associates
2020 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Orange County Masonic FoundationTrustee
2018 - Present
California Masonic FoundationTrustee
2012 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Masters SectionMember
1992 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1987 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
1987 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2004 - 2013
Orange County Childhood Language CenterChairman
Client's goals met
Client objectives achieved
Successful defense
Client's custody and support objectives achieved
1987
Juris Doctor
1986
Bachelor of Science in Law
2018
Basic Strategy and Forms
2017
Family Law for Paraprofessionals
2001
Nuts & Bolts of Family Law
2020
2013
1991
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