Atty. Jan Bowen Sheldon

Atty. Jan Bowen Sheldon

Jan Bowen Sheldon is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family law. Jan has been licensed for 49 years.

Lawrence Lawrence 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Jan Bowen Sheldon at a glance

Jan Bowen Sheldon is a family law and adr attorney based in Lawrence, Kansas. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1977). Serands clients in Lawrence, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jan Bowen Sheldon is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family law
  • Jan has been licensed for 49 years
  • Jan practices in Lawrence, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Jan Bowen Sheldon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan Bowen Sheldon 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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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jan Bowen Sheldon is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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

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Where is Jan Bowen Sheldon's law office located?
Jan Bowen Sheldon's law practice is located in Lawrence, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jan Bowen Sheldon handle?
Jan Bowen Sheldon focuses on family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Jan Bowen Sheldon practiced law?
Jan Bowen Sheldon has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1977

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