Atty. Shane William Hilyard

Atty. Shane William Hilyard

Shane William Hilyard is a lawyer practicing family law, general practice, criminal law and 18 other areas of law. Shane received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Empire State College in 2005, and has been licensed for 12 years.

East Lansing East Lansing 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Shane William Hilyard at a glance

Shane William Hilyard is an Attorney based in East Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Gallagher Law Firm. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2014). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2013) and State University of New York at Empire State College (B.S., 2005). Serands clients in East Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shane William Hilyard is a lawyer practicing family law, general practice, criminal law and 18 other areas of law
  • Shane received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Empire State College in 2005, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Shane practices at Gallagher Law Firm in East Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Shane William Hilyard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane William Hilyard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

Shane William Hilyard is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Michigan →

Trusts

Shane William Hilyard is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Shane William Hilyard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Criminal Defense

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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shane William Hilyard

Where is Shane William Hilyard's law office located?
Shane William Hilyard's law practice is located in East Lansing, Michigan. The firm is Gallagher Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shane William Hilyard handle?
Shane William Hilyard focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Shane William Hilyard practiced law?
Shane William Hilyard has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Shane William Hilyard go to law school?
Shane William Hilyard earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S., 2005).
How can I contact Shane William Hilyard for a consultation?
You can contact Shane William Hilyard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2013
B.S.
State University of New York at Empire State College
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2014

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