Atty. Marilyn Sue Shell
Marilyn Sue Shell is a lawyer practicing divorce, marital property agreements, child custody and 24 other areas of law. Marilyn received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 52+ Years Experience
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About Marilyn Sue Shell at a Glance
Marilyn Sue Shell is an Attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Johnston Legal Group PC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Tax Court (1974), Washington (1976), California (1977), and Illinois (2013). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1973) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tarrant County Bar Association State Bar of Texas College of the State Bar of Texas National Association of Elder Law Attorneys College of the State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marilyn Sue Shell
- Marilyn Sue Shell is a lawyer practicing divorce, marital property agreements, child custody and 24 other areas of law
- Marilyn received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Marilyn practices at Johnston Legal Group PC in Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Marilyn Sue Shell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marilyn Sue Shell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Divorce in Fort Worth
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Wills in Fort Worth
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Child Custody & Visitation in Fort Worth
Marilyn Sue Shell is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Trusts in Fort Worth
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Probate in Fort Worth
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Worth Choose Marilyn Sue Shell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marilyn Sue Shell's practice in the field of divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marilyn Sue Shell brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Tax Court, Washington, and California, Marilyn Sue Shell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, wills, and child custody, Marilyn Sue Shell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means Marilyn Sue Shell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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