Atty. Richard Earl Shields
Mr. Richard Earl Shields is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile law, probate law and 10 other areas of law.
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Richard Earl Shields is a Member based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Mccleave Denson Shields Llc. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and probate. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama (1982), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1984). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1981) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mobile and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard Earl Shields is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile law, probate law and 10 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Richard practices at McCleave Denson Shields, LLC in Mobile, AL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Richard Earl Shields is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Alabama →
Richard Earl Shields is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Alabama →
Richard Earl Shields is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Alabama →
Richard Earl Shields is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →
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Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mobile are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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