Atty. Michael Shea Chaney
Mr. Michael Shea Chaney is a lawyer practicing adoption law, appellate practice, child custody and 10 other areas of law.
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Michael Shea Chaney is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Shea Chaney Law Office. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, medical malpractice, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1998) and Georgia (inactive) (1998). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1997) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1994). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Dade County and Kentucky Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Shea Chaney is a lawyer practicing adoption law, appellate practice, child custody and 10 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Michael practices at Shea Chaney Law Office in Lexington, KY
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Shea Chaney is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kentucky →
Find experienced DUI and DWI defense attorneys near you. Compare verified profiles, read client reviews, and consult about your case for free.
Michael Shea Chaney is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Kentucky →
Michael Shea Chaney is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Kentucky →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael Shea Chaney is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Kentucky →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael Shea Chaney is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Kentucky →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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