Atty. Shawn H. Smith
Shawn Smith's practice is focused solely on family law, including divorce, child custody and support, and complex property division issues. Shawn graduated from St.
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Shawn H. Smith is a Member based in Fort Collins, Colorado, practicing at Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Texas (2011) and Colorado (2019). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and St. Edward’s University B.A. (—). Active member of State of Colorado Family Law Section Larimer County, Colorado, Bar Association National Trial Lawyers Association San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section San Antonio Bar Association, Technology Section State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section. Serands clients in Fort Collins, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shawn Smith's practice is focused solely on family law, including divorce, child custody and support, and complex property division issues
- Shawn graduated from St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio, Texas
- While attending St. Mary's, Shawn received the Dean's Scholarship, made the Dean's list for being in the top ten percent of his class, and wrote for the law journal
- Prior to law school, Shawn attended St. Edward's University in Austin Texas, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a degree in political science
- Upon graduating from law school, Shawn immediately began to build a litigation-based practice
- As a young lawyer, he cut his teeth in the Bexar District and County Courts in San Antonio, Texas, pursuing every opportunity available to become a better trial attorney
- His first trial was a family law case, and that is where his focus remains today
- Shawn is a zealous advocate for the families that he represents
- He will tirelessly fight to ensure that your rights are protected
- He knows the law and how to best position his cases for success throughout the litigation process
- In his free time, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and playing music
- Honors Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016-2020 Rising Legal Star, S.A
- Scene magazine, 2015 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2014, 2015
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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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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Collins are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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