Shellie Stephens

Shellie Stephens

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Shellie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Parole hearing representation and interview before lead voter.

50%
Sex Crime 50%

Challenging unconstitutional bond conditions and amounts; sex offender deregistration for qualified clients; risk level assessment for lowering risk level.

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Shellie Stephens's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rich | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceeded My Expectations!

Shellie was EXTREMELY responsive 100% of the time and busted her butt in my defense. The legal system in Allen, TX is TERRIBLY corrupt and COMPLETELY unfair but she navigated through it all like the professional that she obviously is. Her fees for service were VERY reasonable, as well. I couldn't ...be more happy about hiring her.

Posted by Chris | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Attorney To Hire, No Question!!!

I highly recommend Shellie Stephens as a "Go To Attorney". Shellie handled my case swiftly and gracefully. Throughout the entire court process, Shellie was quick to respond to any questions or concerns while explaining full details and the steps involved with my case. Shellie was always in touch an...d passionately worked my case while accepting nothing but victory. Shellie is a straight-forward person, smart and skillfully attorney. I strongly recommend her affordable services. This attorney never once mention losing to me or being defeated, she remained optimistic and won my case. Shellie will fight hard on your side without giving up until she wins!

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Carl Ceder

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shellie and I recently tried a case together that was an uphill battle to say the least. She helped tremendously. She has a brilliant legal mind, and is tenacious and ardent as an advocate when needed to be. I endorse her without reservation, and hope to work with her again soon."

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Benjamin Schwartz

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Carl Ceder

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Shellie Stephens PC

2012 - 2017

Associate, Skiermont Puckett LLP

2009 - 2009

Extern, The Honorable Gary W. Jacobs, Presiding Judge - Fifth Judicial Circuit, Coles County

Associations

2018 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Present

Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2018 - 2019

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

2011

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Southern Nazarene University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Journal of Law, Technology and Policy Editor

2011

Journal of Law, Technology and Policy Going Google: Your Practice, The Cloud, and the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20

2010

Journal of Law, Technology and Policy Member

2009

Journal of Law, Technology and Policy Member

Languages

English

Activity

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