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Mrs. Shelly Renee' Reece

Mrs. Shelly Renee' Reece

Reece Family Law, LLC
  • Family Law, Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Missouri
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WELCOME TO REECE FAMILY LAW, LLC & DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY – SPRINGFIELD – JOPLIN - LAWYERS
DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY
My name is Shelly Reneé Reece and I have been an attorney in Springfield, MO and the Southwest Missouri area since 1998. As a wife and a mother of two children, I understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. I know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, estate planning, civil litigation, and mediation lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification, paternity, DUI, DWI, traffic ticket, will, trust, power of attorney, settlement, mediation, or litigating in trial. We are located in the Chesterfield Village at 2202 W Chesterfield Blvd, Ste 200, Springfield, MO 65807 and our newest location 113 S Main Street in Joplin, MO 64801.

REECE FAMILY LAW and DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY – SPRINGFIELD – JOPLIN - LAWYERS have 60+ years of combined experience in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, and Mediation to help you in the following areas:

FAMILY LAW:
• Divorce
• Paternity
• Custody
• Modification
• Mediation
• Legal Separation
• Child Support
• Maintenance / Alimony
• Adoptions
• Family Access / Contempt
• Grandparents Rights
• Name Change
• Juvenile Law
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO’s)
• Adult and Child Orders of Protection, Ex Parte
• Uncontested, Contested, Settled, & Trial Cases

CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
• Traffic Ticket
• DWI, DUI
• License Reinstatements
• Expungements – Many Felonies can be expunged after 7 years, misdemeanors 3 years
• Drug, Marijuana Charges
• Misdemeanor
• Felony
• Serious Crimes Against People
• Serious Crimes Against Property
• Fede

Education
Missouri State University
MBA (2000) | Economics
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Oklahoma City University School of Law
J.D. (1997) | Family Law, Mediation
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Activities: Phi Alpha Delta
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Missouri State University
B.S. (1993) | Political Science / Economics
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Activities: Student Government, Bruin Pride Band, Concert Choir
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Professional Experience
Owner, Attorney, Mediator
Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers
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DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY · SPRINGFIELD · JOPLIN · LAWYERS covers the Joplin/Neosho/Carthage regions of Southwest Missouri.
Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Reece Family Law, LLC
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Attorney, Mediator
Smith Montgomery & Associates
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Paralegal
Law Offices of Gary Green
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Intern
Oklahoma District Attorney Office
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Downtime
417 Biz
Energy found: A recap of the 2016 Family Law Conference
The Missouri Bar
Speaking Engagements
Harvest Party for New Attorneys
Southern Missouri Women Lawyers
New Attorneys Reception, 2016 Harvest Party for New Attorneys, Missouri
Southern Missouri Women Lawyers
Ethics - “How to Dodge Trouble with Your Trust Account When Using Modern Payment Methods.”, Sun & Continuing Legal Education
The Missouri Bar
Certifications
Mediator
Association of Missouri Mediators
Awards
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
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Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
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Top 20 Springfield Criminal Defense Firms
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Top 20 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense Firm
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Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
Client Distinction Award for Excellence in Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness, Communication Ability.
Martindale-Hubbell
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
Professional Associations
Court Appointed Family Law Mediator
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Southern Missouri Women Lawyers
Planning and Events Committee, Member
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Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV)
Member
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Christian County Bar Association
Member
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Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL)
Member
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Member
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Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH Mediation)
Member
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Missouri State University
Civil & Family Mediation Training Coach
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The Missouri Bar  # 48321
Family Law Section Committee & Women in the Profession Committee, MO SOLO Small Firm Committee, Member
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Association of Missouri Mediators
Member
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Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Family Law Committee, Member
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United States Courts Western District Missouri
Member
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Certified Guardian ad Litem Attorney
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Licensed Missouri Mediator
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Missouri
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE: We accept for payment: American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Credit and Debit Cards, Personal Checks, Money Orders, Bank/Cashier Check and Cash for payment.
Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    DUI & DWI
    Elder Law
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
    Juvenile Law
    Municipal Law
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    White Collar Crime
    Traffic Tickets
    Suspended License
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Do I need a lawyer for this case?
A: Family Law and Paternity cases are complicated and can have effects far into the future. I would suggest you consult with an attorney in the county you have filed your case in.
Q. What is notice of entry case dismissed for failure to prosecute in a paternity case? Received notice of entry 74.03
A: Please contact an attorney in the county in which your case is located in. They will be best to help you.
Q. Needing a divorce, Have two children and we live below poverty level, What do I do?
A: Check into free legal services available to low-income and disadvantaged in Missouri. http://www.lsmo.org/
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Reece Family Law, LLC Website
Contact & Map
Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers
113 S MAIN ST
JOPLIN, MO 64801
Toll-Free: (417) 881-0881
Fax: (417) 881-0883
Reece Family Law, LLC
2202 W Chesterfield Blvd, Ste 200
Springfield, MO 65807
Telephone: (417) 881-0881
Fax: (417) 881-0883