Licensed for 3 years

Domestic violence Lawyer Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

About Shannon

Practice Areas

Shannon supports clients who have experienced dating, sexual, or domestic violence to prepare and file for protective and peace orders. Shannon represents clients and works with pro se clients to organize evidence and testimony for their hearings.

30%

Family 25%

Family law describes all areas of law that deal with family formation and dissolution, encompassing issues such as prenuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, child custody and support, and property division.

25%

Child Custody 20%

Any parent may have issues dealing with child custody if parents decide not to live together. An attorney can help client identify goals in child custody, review the factors that a court will use to determine custody, and calculate child support.

20%

Divorce and Separation 10%

When one or both spouses wish to end a marriage, an attorney can assist in determining distribution of the parties' property, child custody and support, and possible settlement of many issues before trial.

10%

Mediation 10%

Shannon is trained as a child custody mediator and can prepare clients for mediation on various family law issues by helping them identify their goals and setting reasonable expectations.

10%

Alimony 5%

In a divorce case, alimony or "spousal support" may be raised an issue, depending on the parties' financial circumstances.

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 3 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2022

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Shannon Elizabeth Kreiner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anthony | October 25, 2023 | Family

Very patient and was able to help me quickly

I needed to speak to an attorney regarding an emergency situation and Shannon took the time to speak with me at length during a consultation but their firm only charged me for one hour - even though I went way past that. She said it was important that she understood my situation and needs. She liste...ned but asked tough questions and even though some of them were hard to answer, she helped me understand the situation more fully. She gave me great legal advice. It was practical advice but also very smart advice that helped me calm the situation so my spouse and I could talk things through a bit. I definitely left my consultation knowing my rights and I was glad I talked to her up front. I strongly recommend her.

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Experience

Rating: 7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Best of Howard- Family Law, Howard Magazine

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Work Experience

2022 - 2023

Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Althea M. Handy, Baltimore City Circuit Court

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Associations

2023 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2023 - Present

Howard County Women's Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member

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Education

2022

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Publications

2022

The Advocate (BCBA) Maryland as a Safe Space: State-Level Protections in the National Context

2022

The Advocate (BCBA) HB 209: Repealing One Remnant of Anti-Gay Discrimination in Maryland’s Criminal Code

2022

The Advocate (BCBA) Practice in Focus: LGBTQ+ Family Law

2021

The Advocate (BCBA) Affirming that LGBTQ+ Identities Do Not Constitute Provocation to Violence: Maryland Outlaws the 'Gay-Trans Panic Defense'

2021

The Advocate (BCBA) LGBTQ+ Foster Parents Before The Supreme Court: Philadelphia’s Non-Discrimination Policy Comes Into Conflict With Free Exercise

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Languages

English

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Legal Answers

Q&A

Where or how do I file for joint custody ?

17 Jul 2024

Q&A

Can I sign a divorce settlement agreement where I promise to have a lawsuit by a third party dropped, when I have no authority ?

16 Nov 2023

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What is my next step?

06 Nov 2023

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