We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Douglas Lawrence Shaw
About Douglas
Biography
It is my pleasure to serve the State of Indiana and its residents through the Office of the Prosecution Attorney.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
State, Local, and Municipal Law
100%
6 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Indiana for 19 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009
Location
No contact information is available for this lawyer
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Douglas Lawrence Shaw's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
20 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (20)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews
Posted by Amber | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Former client
Doug Shaw was a fantastic attorney for me while I went through my divorce. Not only was he professional but he was compassionate and caring throughout the entire process. I was never afraid to ask questions. He was even available for me when I had to refinance my house he was helpful in getting copie...
Posted by Bryan | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Professionalism at it's finest
Attorney Douglas Shaw handled my case with professionalism and care. He worked with me and was understanding of my situation. I would recommend him to any of my friends or family.
Posted by Séamus | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Rolling with the punches
I have retained Attorney Shaw's services approximately 5 years ago. It's been a long bumpy road with more than the usual ups and and downs with a long, "unpleasant" divorce. Through this you will find a lawyer that is willing to take the ride and won't back down when necessary. He's more than fair a...
Posted by Tamara | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
DCS custody fight
My family was taken into custody by the DCS when I was 14 i am now 18 and my sisters are all back home thanks to Shaw. It saved my mom of so much heart break and knew exactly what he was doing and saved everything.
Posted by Taheerah | June 05, 2015 | Child Custody
Responsive and Willing to Fight For Families
Attorney Shaw does everything he can for families. He is able to see the case for its merits and come up with a strategy to help navigate difficult custody cases. Very valuable attorney to deal with stressful issues. This man knows what he's doing and responds quickly. Everything you could ask for......
Douglas Lawrence Shaw's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding family law, juvenile law, and criminal law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with him on a divorce case in 2016. Attorney Shaw is very effective, knowledgeable, and down to earth. We were able to resolve the case quickly and both the husband and wife were happy with the end result. He is an excellent family law attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2009.
Suspension issued in IN, 2009
updated on 05/05/2015This 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.
Douglas’s comment:
“This 30 day suspension was the result of a self-reported conflict. While no suspension is ever a positive in anyone's career this matter was voluntary and reinstatement was automatic.”
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, State of Indiana
2015 - 2020
Of Counsel, Law Office of Andrew Yoder
2010 - 2015
Owner, Law Office of Douglas L Shaw
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Lesniak O'Rourke
2006 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Funk and Foster
2006 - 2007
Staff Attorney, State of Indiana DCS
Education
2005
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers