Atty. Brett James Shirk

Atty. Brett James Shirk

Brett James Shirk is a lawyer practicing administrative/government, criminal law, family law and 14 other areas of law. Brett received a B.S. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Missouri City Missouri City 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Brett James Shirk at a glance

Brett James Shirk is an Associate based in Missouri City, Missouri, practicing at Law Office of Kirby L. Minor. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, probate, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2007) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2007). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Northwest Missouri State University (B.S. Northwest, 1990). Serands clients in Missouri City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brett James Shirk is a lawyer practicing administrative/government, criminal law, family law and 14 other areas of law
  • Brett received a B.S. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Brett practices at Law Office of Kirby L. Minor in Missouri City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Brett James Shirk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett James Shirk handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Missouri City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brett James Shirk

Where is Brett James Shirk's law office located?
Brett James Shirk's law practice is located in Missouri City, Missouri. The firm is Law Office of Kirby L. Minor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brett James Shirk handle?
Brett James Shirk focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, probate, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Brett James Shirk practiced law?
Brett James Shirk has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Brett James Shirk go to law school?
Brett James Shirk earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Northwest, 1990).
How can I contact Brett James Shirk for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka School of Law
- 2005
B.S. Northwest
Northwest Missouri State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2007

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