Atty. Shawn Jarrett

• When facing a divorce or family law matter, it is common to feel like your life is hanging in the balance
• Not knowing where things stand or what steps to take next may feel daunting
• In this situation, having caring and diligent legal counsel in your corner can provide you peace of mind and make all the difference to you and your case
• Shawn Jarrett is a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney
• Based out of our Fort Wayne, Indiana family law office, Shawn can represent clients throughout Allen County, Indiana, and nearby
• Shawn attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2008
• While in law school, she served as a member of the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association, a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Association, and as an Associate Member of the Mock Trial Board
• Prior to studying law, Shawn obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Business Communication from Concordia University in Fort Wayne
• During her time in undergraduate school, she served as the Campaign President for Toys for Tots
• Shawn is licensed and ready to help clients in the state of Indiana
• Shawn is also Lead Counsel Rated for divorce and family law
• Since 1997, Lead Counsel Status Verified has been granted to attorneys who possess the right professional experience and a spotless record
• Shawn brings over 15 years of legal experience to her role at Stange Law Firm
• Before joining Our Fort Wayne, Indiana team, Shawn most recently spent four years working in private practice as a Defense Attorney
• In this role, she worked mainly with CHINS defense, criminal defense, and adoptions
• She worked hard to represent clients in court and communicated with them effectively to help interpret laws, rulings, and regulations that may affect their case
• She also conferred with judges, developed key legal research skills, and worked hard to be well-prepared and organized in her cases
• During this time, Shawn has also worked as an independently contracted Defense Attorney for the CHINS Division of the Public Defender’s Office
• Shawn also previously worked for the Department of Child Services in Fort Wayne for eight years in various roles including Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, and a Local Office Attorney
• Shawn understands the difficult nature of family law cases and is eager to work hard to help her clients get back on their feet
• Outside of her legal work, Shawn enjoys giving back where she can
• She has participated in Mudgirl Obstacle Races to support breast cancer charities and has also run a marathon in Alaska supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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• Honors & Awards • Lead Counsel Verified for Divorce and Family Law – Since 2024 Certifications • CASA Representative, Allen County – 2008 • National Institute for Trial Advocacy Training – 2015 • Trauma-focused Training – 2019 • Domestic Violence and Family Focus Training – 2023