Atty. David Robert Shelvey

Atty. David Robert Shelvey

David Robert Shelvey is a lawyer practicing child support, taxation, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law. David has been licensed for 11 years.

Tacoma Tacoma 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About David Robert Shelvey at a glance

David Robert Shelvey is a Tax Attorney based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at The Law Offices of John A. Sterbick. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, tax, child support, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (2015) and Washington (2018). Educated at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. (—). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David Robert Shelvey is a lawyer practicing child support, taxation, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law
  • David has been licensed for 11 years
  • David practices at The Law Offices of John A. Sterbick in Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas Explained

David Robert Shelvey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Robert Shelvey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Robert Shelvey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Robert Shelvey is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →

Child Support

David Robert Shelvey is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Washington →

Domestic Violence Defense

David Robert Shelvey is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Robert Shelvey

Where is David Robert Shelvey's law office located?
David Robert Shelvey's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. The firm is The Law Offices of John A. Sterbick. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Robert Shelvey handle?
David Robert Shelvey focuses on family law, estate planning, tax, child support, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has David Robert Shelvey practiced law?
David Robert Shelvey has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did David Robert Shelvey go to law school?
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Education

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D.
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Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 2015
Washington
Admitted: 2018

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