Atty. Sylvia Jean Shields

Atty. Sylvia Jean Shields

Sylvia Jean Shields is a lawyer practicing probate law. Sylvia has been licensed for 48 years.

St. George St. George 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Sylvia Jean Shields at a glance

Sylvia Jean Shields is a probate attorney based in St. George, Utah. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1978). Educated at South Bay University College of Law (J.D., 1978). Serands clients in St. George, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sylvia Jean Shields is a lawyer practicing probate law
  • Sylvia has been licensed for 48 years
  • Sylvia practices in St. George, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Sylvia Jean Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sylvia Jean Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Where is Sylvia Jean Shields's law office located?
Sylvia Jean Shields's law practice is located in St. George, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Sylvia Jean Shields focuses on probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Sylvia Jean Shields practiced law?
Sylvia Jean Shields has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Sylvia Jean Shields go to law school?
Sylvia Jean Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1978).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
South Bay University College of Law
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1978

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