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Shelby Clark first came to Santa Cruz County in 1986, and has never since been able to stay away. Born in Virginia and growing up mostly there and in Connecticut, he graduated from Wooster School in Danbury, CT, and Pomona College in Claremont, CA. After working on the editorial side of book publishing in New York City, he returned to the mountains here and became a freelance writer and editor, writing for and about various businesses throughout Northern California. Shelby then attended law school at University of California – Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, graduating in 1999 in the top 5% of his class while serving on the Hastings Law Journal and in several other roles. A stint working for a large law firm convinced him that was not the right direction, and he’s found that independence and running his own business best enable him to help other people who are passionate about what they do. Thanks to love interests that exposed him to first veterinary medicine, then animal welfare and dog training, Shelby has learned much about different ways people interact with and care for the animals in their lives. He’s researched and presented on animal law issues for several years, and will be speaking about service dog law at an Illinois conference in June 2018. Shelby’s other interests include hiking, camping, downhill skiing, history, and both writing and reading science fiction and fantasy. He’s an Eagle Scout and thrilled to be married to Jen Walker, who runs the dog training business First Friends. They live among the redwoods in the mountains of Santa Cruz with three dogs and a cat.
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Posted by Rebecca | January 15, 2021 | Animal Law
Animal law
I was in search of a lawyer and information pertaining to animal laws and the situation I am currently in. I spoke with Shelby and he gave me multiple options and resources. Thank you!
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2020 | Animal Law
Impressed by Consultation
I called the law office shortly after closing time and was pleasantly surprised that I was helped out immediately. Attorney Shelby Clark answered the phone and had a complimentary consult with me as it was a time-sensitive matter regarding a recently purchased sick puppy where the owner was largely u...
Posted by Alexander | July 07, 2020 | Animal Law
H.O.A ANIMAL LIVING SITUATION CASE
I contacted Shelby to inquire about his experiences in dealing with legalities that pertain to animal living situations in the county of Los Angeles. I currently live in a condominium that is ruled by a Home Owners Association board. The H.O.A only allows for two pets per unit and I at the moment hav...
Posted by Nicole | March 06, 2020 | Animal Law
U can not say enough good things about this lawyer
I lost my dogs and am going through a situation that I can not a clue about. Animal laws are very complicated and I don’t think I would stand a chance in court if not for Mr. Clark. I recommend him for any person who is dealing with animal laws.. 10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THANK YOU MR CLARK
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1999
magna cum laude, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
1997
Thurston Society, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
2004 - 2011
Founder, Law Office of Shelby L. Clark
2004 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Kaufman & Logan, LLP
2001 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Kurtzman, Koller & Abronson
1999 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Service Animals and Animal Shelters
2017
Service Animals and California Animal Shelters
2017
1999
English
Legal Answers
How to evict a lodger in Arizona that has a aggressive dog?
24 May 2020
Is my Emotional Support Animal letter valid?
22 May 2020
Do I have rights regarding neighbors nuisance service animal?
30 Sep 2018