Profile Summary
About Scott W. Shields at a glance
Scott W. Shields is a criminal defense, family law, litigation, and government attorney based in Sturgis, Kentucky. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1995) and Kentucky (1996). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of South Carolina (B.A. Western, 1986). Serands clients in Sturgis, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Hakkında
- Mr. Scott W. Shields is a lawyer practicing municipal law, domestic relations, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Scott practices in Sturgis, KY
Practice Areas Explained
Scott W. Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott W. Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott W. Shields is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Scott W. Shields is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Sturgis 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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