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Shelley A. Kester, Member Attorney
Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Parenting Time, Paternity, Child Support, Pos...
Phone:231-709-4544
Address: 457 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Law Firm:Wilson & Kester, P.L.C.
Lawyer:Shelley A. Kester
Phone:231-709-4544
Fax:231-922-7230
Lawyer Title:Member
Practice Areas:Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Parenting Time, Paternity, Child Support, Post-Judgment Modification, Judgment Terms Enforcement, Personal Protection Orders, Mediation, Separate Maintenance, Guardianship (Adults or Minors), Step-Parent Adoptions, Estate Planning
Bio:Peer Reviewed | Shelley Kester is an award-winning attorney, a community leader, a dynamic communicator and a caring individual. Her practice includes nearly all aspects of family law, including divorce law and child custody. She was among the first in Northern Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate Program through the Institute of Continuing Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Ms. Kester has contributed to the legal profession in Michigan since 1992, serving as past president of the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association and member of the Michigan State Supreme Court Bar. She is also a former member of the California State Bar. An active member of the State Bar of Michigan, Ms. Kester has served on its Domestic Violence committee, Practice Management Committee as well as subcommittees of the Family Law Section. Most recently, she was appointed to serve on the Family Law Council for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. A trained facilitative mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, she is a current member of the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and Up North Collaborative Divorce Professionals.Highly involved in serving her community, Ms. Kester was twice appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board and is the founding and past chair of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She is also a fo
Admitted:1989, California; 1992, Michigan;
College:Michigan State University, Class of 1986, B.A.
Law School:Michigan State University College of Law, Class of 1989, , McGeorge School of Law, Class of 1989, J.D.
Membership: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association American Bar Association State Bar of Michigan California State Bar.
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Languages:English

Lawyer Shelley A. Kester, graduated from Michigan State University, Class of 1986, B.A. Michigan State University College of Law, Class of 1989, , McGeorge School of Law, Class of 1989, J.D., is now employed by Wilson & Kester, P.L.C. at 457 Munson Avenue Traverse City, MI 49686.

While being a member of Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association American Bar Association State Bar of Michigan California State Bar., Shelley A. Kester is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Shelley A. Kester as your lawyer, you should consider whether Shelley A. Kester offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Shelley A. Kester has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Shelley A. Kester's office is located at Traverse City, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Shelley A. Kester has been admitted in 1989, California; 1992, Michigan;. His or her practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Parenting Time, Paternity, Child Support, Post-Judgment Modification, Judgment Terms Enforcement, Personal Protection Orders, Mediation, Separate Maintenance, Guardianship (Adults or Minors), Step-Parent Adoptions, Estate Planning.

Shelley A. Kester's college and law school education includes Michigan State University, Class of 1986, B.A., Michigan State University College of Law, Class of 1989, , McGeorge School of Law, Class of 1989, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Peer Reviewed | Shelley Kester is an award-winning attorney, a community leader, a dynamic communicator and a caring individual. Her practice includes nearly all aspects of family law, including divorce law and child custody. She was among the first in Northern Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate Program through the Institute of Continuing Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Ms. Kester has contributed to the legal profession in Michigan since 1992, serving as past president of the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association and member of the Michigan State Supreme Court Bar. She is also a former member of the California State Bar. An active member of the State Bar of Michigan, Ms. Kester has served on its Domestic Violence committee, Practice Management Committee as well as subcommittees of the Family Law Section. Most recently, she was appointed to serve on the Family Law Council for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. A trained facilitative mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, she is a current member of the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and Up North Collaborative Divorce Professionals.Highly involved in serving her community, Ms. Kester was twice appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board and is the founding and past chair of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She is also a fo. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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