Shelley L Fuller

Shelley L Fuller

4.1
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Beaverton, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense ... +8 more

4800 SW Griffith Dr #135, Beaverton, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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About Shelley

Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Representing both mothers and fathers, men and women in custody, divorce, child support, spousal support, parenting time and modification proceedings. This includes third party custody and visitation cases for relatives and psychological parents.

25 years | 300 cases

30%
Car Accident 20%

Representing persons injured due to the negligence of another. Our office assists in dealing with the insurance companies so you can concentrate on doctor appointments and healing. We have extensive experience dealing with all stages of civil litigation from sending out a demand for payment to filing suit to litigating a case in circuit court before a 12 person jury.

25 years | 50 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

27 years | 500 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

27 years | 250 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

24 years | 50 cases

10%
Administrative Law 5%

Experience in administrative law involves representation at hearings regarding suspension of driver's license by DMV for traffic violations and for violation of implied consent laws for a alleged DUII.

24 years | 50 cases

5%
Adoption 5%

Representing families who wish to memorialize their blended family in a step-parent or relative adoption proceeding.

24 years | 100 cases

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

I have experience representing children in delinquency matters where they have been accused of commiting a crime. I have also have extensive experience representing familyies involved the the Department of Human Services (CPS). This has included representation of parents, children, foster parents and relatives.

27 years | 500 cases

5%
Domestic Violence 3%

27 years | 100 cases

3%
Guardianship 1%

24 years | 20 cases

1%
Motorcycle Accident 1%

18 years | 2 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 27 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1998

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Voluntarily Resigned

Location

Shelley L. Fuller, P.C.

4800 SW Griffith Dr #135, Beaverton, OR, 97005

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Shelley L Fuller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Posted by John | March 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrendous Experience...

Hired this "attorney?" for a child custody case for my daughter. Extremely unprofessional in her demeanor and attire. She charges $275.00 an hour for her services and will charge you for every little thing! During her/our first hearing with the judge, she was unable to even present her case after a c...ombative attitude and heated arguments with the judge. Judge decided case without even speaking to my daughter, or any of her witnesses because of this. We fired her and her final bill was trumped up to squeeze out every last dime from us...Final cost: $5500.+ just up to the FIRST hearing! BUYER BEWARE, it is our opinion that it is all about running up the bill with her!

Posted by Tabatha | October 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strength and comforter

Divorce is a scare thing I felt. But Shelly not only told me my rights as a wife but also made sure I understood them. My ex was not only violent but mentally and verbally aggressive. I was afraid. But Shelly reassured me that the law was there.... it gave me a great level of peace. She's amazing and... I will always make sure people who need her know it!!!!

Posted by Alicia | October 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An AMAZING Investment

When we came to Shelley, we were desperate. My husband had been dealing with having his daughter withheld from him at random, and constant abusive text messages from his daughter's mother. His daughter was not in the greatest situation, and the judge was believing all of the lies that were being told... to her for years upon years. Enough was enough! We searched and searched, Shelley came to the rescue! She gave us hope, and reminded my husband that he IS a good father, and deserves his daughter on a consistent basis. She gave specific guidance on how to organize information and give it to her. She did not make any open ended promises. Shelley is very black and white. She keeps it real. She isn't going to sugar coat things for you, or fluff things up to make them what they aren't. If she needs something or has a concern she will bring it to the appropriate person's attention in a professional manner. She helped make our family complete. She has been a great investment to our family, and gave us what we were not able to achieve on our own...our daughter. Not only was my husband granted more parenting time, but he was also granted sole custody. Now we can rest easy knowing that she is getting the BEST possible care and education, all thanks to Shelley Fuller! We love her!

Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Be warned

Was initially told by Shelley that the protective order filed against me was "thin" and easy to beat in court - so I hired her. Nothing was done in preparation for the hearing the week leading up to it. We met for 20 minutes the night before and I gave her a ton of evidence to support my case. None o...f that was reviewed until minutes before the trial. Most of Shelley's time was spent working with the other lawyer on dropping the restraining order in exchange for a solution that benefited my wife (what my wife and her attorney were going for in the first place and the reason the protective order was even filed). Shelley actually yelled at me outside the courtroom "I am trying to get your kids back! Let me do my job!" However, she did not do her job. My best interests were not considered. Just an easy way out and a quick $1000 in her pocket. I felt she backed down and didn't fight for me even though that is what she initially said she would do. My kids and house never should have been taken from me in the first place and the protective order was unjustified and frivolous. She should have easily been able to prove that in court. Now my wife has an extreme upper hand in the pending divorce case. I would not recommend. I believe another reviewer said something similar and I should have heeded their warning...

Posted by Janice | August 10, 2015

Great attorney for messy divorce

I hired Shelly to help my niece with a messy divorce - restraining orders, lies, arrest warrants - the works. She has been fantastic. Very knowledgeable and supportive. I'm so glad we found her.

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Shelley L Fuller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Scissors

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Shelley as opposing counsel on a matter and was met with respect and professionalism. She was able to balance zealous advocacy with respectability - something that is to the client's benefit when negotiating a settlement agreement. I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Schantz

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had several cases against Shelley over the years. She is a tough advocate for her client, but also has common sense and is willing to work through problems to reach a solution that both sides can agree on. Shelley was disciplined by the bar because she failed to pay her payroll taxes on time for several months when she was having financial difficulties. Although our self-regulating bar holds attorneys to a high standard, (which is good) sometimes, we attorneys have tough times and make mistakes too. I believe that Shelley has learned from this and I have no hesitation in saying that she is a smart and capable family law attorney."

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Tonya Alexander

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Shelley. She is caring, experienced, and does a great job in representing her clients."

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Kenneth McNeil

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Shelley. Shelly is hard working, compassionate, and a strong advocate for her clients."

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Sean Cleary

Administrative law lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Lawrence Gorin

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shelley Fuller is an experienced, competent and knowledgeable lawyer who consistently demonstrates excellent legal skills and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of virtually all issues pertaining to family law, personal injury law and criminal law. I have worked with Shelley on a number of cases and find her to be a zealous and compassionate advocate on behalf of her clients while at the same time working well with opposing attorneys and commanding their respect, as well as the respect of the judges before whom she appears. I endorse and commend her without hesitation."

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Erik Bucher

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Shelley Fuller professionally for many years and she has a significant amount of experience in her areas of practice. She is a very hard working attorney and maintains strong relationships with her clients. Most of all, she takes her job seriously and always strives to achieve the best results for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2012

updated on 06/23/2015

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Shelley’s comment:

“In 2009, my firm had financial difficulties and I chose to make late payment to the state and federal government for payroll taxes instead of laying off employees or reducing benefits. This resulted in the bar disciplining me in 2012.”

Honors

2003

Recognized Attorney, Strathmore's Who's Who

Work Experience

2002 - 2015

Attorney / Partner, Shelley L. Fuller PC

1999 - 2002

Associate Attorney, McKeown & Brindle

1998 - 1999

Legal Assistant, Washington County Counsel

Associations

2004 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

2004 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

1998 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Education

1998

Seattle University

Juris Doctor

1992

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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