Mrs. Shelly Renee’ Reece

Reece Family Law, LLC

10+ Years of Experience

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

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
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.
Missouri
Since 1998
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Owner, Attorney, Mediator
Defending Your Family – Springfield – Joplin – Lawyers
2019 –

Current

DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY · SPRINGFIELD · JOPLIN · LAWYERS covers the Joplin/Neosho/Carthage regions of Southwest Missouri.
Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Reece Family Law, LLC
2012 –

Current

Attorney, Mediator
Smith Montgomery & Associates
1998 –

2012

Paralegal
Law Offices of Gary Green
1997 –

1998

Intern
Oklahoma District Attorney Office
1995 –

1996

Missouri State University
MBA (2000) | Economics
1997


2000

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Oklahoma City University School of Law
J.D. (1997) | Family Law, Mediation
1994


1997

Activities: Phi Alpha Delta
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Missouri State University
B.S. (1993) | Political Science / Economics
1989


1993

Activities: Student Government, Bruin Pride Band, Concert Choir
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Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2018
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2017
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2016
Top 20 Springfield Criminal Defense Firms
expertise.com
2016
Top 20 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense Firm
expertise.com
2016

Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2015
Client Distinction Award for Excellence in Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness, Communication Ability.
Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2014
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2014
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2013
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubble
2013

Court Appointed Family Law Mediator

Current
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Southern Missouri Women Lawyers

Planning and Events Committee, Member
2015 –
Current
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Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV)

Member
2014 –
Current
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Christian County Bar Association

Member
2014 –
Current
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Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL)

Member
2013 –
Current
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)

Member
2012 –
Current
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Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH Mediation)

Member
2010 –
Current
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Missouri State University

Civil & Family Mediation Training Coach
2010 –
Current
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The Missouri Bar

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Family Law Section Committee & Women in the Profession Committee, MO SOLO Small Firm Committee, Member
1998 –
Current
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Association of Missouri Mediators

Member
1998 –
Current
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Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Family Law Committee, Member
1998 –
Current
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United States Courts Western District Missouri

Member
1998 –
Current
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Certified Guardian ad Litem Attorney

1998 –
Current
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Licensed Missouri Mediator

1998 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Downtime
417 Biz
2017
Energy found: A recap of the 2016 Family Law Conference
The Missouri Bar
2016
Websites & Blogs

Website
Reece Family Law, LLC Website

Defending Your Family – Springfield – Joplin – Lawyers
113 S MAIN ST
JOPLIN, MO 64801
US
Toll-Free: (417) 881-0881
Fax: (417) 881-0883

Reece Family Law, LLC
2202 W Chesterfield Blvd, Ste 200
Springfield, MO 65807
US
Telephone: (417) 881-0881
Fax: (417) 881-0883