Atty. William Stephen Shires

Atty. William Stephen Shires

Mr. William Stephen Shires is a lawyer practicing admiralty, carriage of goods by sea, criminal and 21 other areas of law.

Center Center 27 yrs experience 27 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Stephen Shires at a glance

William Stephen Shires is a Member based in Center, Texas. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of A (1999). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1999) and University of Texas (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Houston Bar Association. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Center, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Stephen Shires is a lawyer practicing admiralty, carriage of goods by sea, criminal and 21 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices in Center, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Stephen Shires's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Stephen Shires is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

William Stephen Shires is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

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.

William Stephen Shires is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William Stephen Shires is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Stephen Shires is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Center or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Stephen Shires

Where is William Stephen Shires's law office located?
William Stephen Shires's law practice is located in Center, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Stephen Shires handle?
William Stephen Shires focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Stephen Shires practiced law?
William Stephen Shires has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
What languages does William Stephen Shires speak?
William Stephen Shires provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William Stephen Shires go to law school?
William Stephen Shires earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact William Stephen Shires for a consultation?
You can contact William Stephen Shires 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.
What awards or recognition has William Stephen Shires received?
William Stephen Shires's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1999
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1993

Languages

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of A
Admitted: 1999

Reviews

1.4
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.