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Shelly Cooley

Las Vegas, NV

Licensed for 17 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Shelly Booth Cooley is Certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a Family Law Specialist. Shelly has a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of "AV Preeminent."Shelly founded The Cooley Law Firm in March, 2009. Prior to establishing The Cooley Law Firm (from 2004, through March, 2009), Shelly worked for a mid-size Nevada law firm where she practiced in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on Family Law. Since opening her own firm, Shelly practices exclusively in the area of Family Law.Shelly graduated with high honors from the University of California, Davis in 1995, with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. She then spent one (1) year working with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade "at-risk" students for the San Joaquin County Probation Department, through AmeriCorps. At the end of the program, Shelly entered the teaching credential program at University of the Pacific, completing their graduate program and obtaining her multiple subject teaching credential in 1997. Shelly spent two (2) years teaching 1st and 2nd grade in California. Shelly moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1998, where she taught 5th grade for the Clark County School District for three (3) years before becoming an attorney.Shelly attended William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2004. Shelly was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Lawyering Process II, the Juvenile Justice Clinic, and Criminal Procedure II. During her studies, she also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable David T. Wall, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada.Shelly was admitted to practice with the State Bar of Nevada in 2004, and is also admitted to the United States District Court, District of Nevada. Shelly is currently a member of the Nevada Bar Association (Family Law Section Member and LGBT Section Member), State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section, Executive Council Member, Clark County Bar Association, American Bar Association (Family Law Section Member), Nevada Justice Association, American Fertility Association, Resolve: The National Infertility Association, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and National LGBT Bar Association. Shelly is also the Editor of the Nevada Family Law Report (NFLR) Newsletter.In her spare time, Shelly enjoys spending time with her husband, her two (2) sons, and the family dog.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

The Cooley Law Firm10161 Park Run Dr Ste 150Las Vegas, NV, 89145-887210161 Park Run Dr Ste 150Las Vegas, NV, 89145-8872

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Melissa
June 22, 2016

My custody situation was a difficult one, including and out of state parent who refused to comply with returning my child after an arranged visit. After researching MANY lawyers it was clear Shelly was the right choice! She personally answers all her calls and without me even having hired her yet she was already giving me helpful information and was very sympathetic to my situation. I could not be any happier with Shelly's professionalism and kind demeanor. Hopefully I won't need a lawyer again, but if I do I will definitely always stick with Shelly.

anonymous
March 18, 2015

Shelly provided excellent guidance when I went through my divorce. Professional, effective and responsive. I highly recommend her services.

Wendy
March 4, 2015

Shelly is a knowledgable competent lawyer. My main concern was perserving my niece/nephews inheritance. She was able to accomplish that and then some. She was very professional and answered all of my questions. She even set up paperwork for me to be able to complete a yearly filing on my own, although now that I know all that it entails, I would probably recommend her do it.

Jennie
March 3, 2015

My last lawyer took my money and ran. Shelly was so understanding and helped me feel safe and walked me through all the steps. Answered all my panicked phone calls. She did an amazing job.

Arin
March 3, 2015

Shelly Cooley represented me during my divorce. She met all my expectations and more. She made me feel very comfortable with the process and ensured I had all the knowledge throughout the whole ordeal. I couldn't have been happier with her representation.

anonymous
March 3, 2015

I would definitely recommend Shelly Cooley to anyone in need of legal guidance. She was prompt, professional, easy to talk to, and thorough with my specific needs. I am happy that I chose to work with her.

Mary
February 24, 2015

I couldn't be more pleased. Shelly is very knowledgeable, and attentive. Her extensive knowledge of family law made a difficult time in my life less difficult. She reassured me when needed, answered my never ending questions and listened closely to my concerns. She exceeded expectations in every way. Emotions run so high in family law, and of that she understands. Her calm and confident demeanor was so helpful inside and outside the courtroom. She is brilliant at what she does. She's fair, kind, and takes care of business. Dynamite comes in small packages.

Desiree'
February 24, 2015

Shelly was so incredibly helpful with my case. I had gone to another lawyer and they told me I would have to do most of the "leg work" to get the process done. She took my case on with great confidence and in the end got me everything I needed. She was very thorough in her research and methods of presenting the case to the judge and communicated very efficiently. I still receive Christmas cards from her after all these years too! I will definitely use her again if I need to and I reference her practice anytime anyone asks for a lawyer.

Ann
February 24, 2015

Shelly Cooley was the most wonderful, caring and informative lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. My adoption went very fast and all my questions or concerns were taken care of so I could understand them.

anonymous
February 26, 2014

Shelly provided us with not only top notch expertise, but also with compassion. She is an excellent attorney and I will recommend her services in the future.

Melissa
June 22, 2016

My custody situation was a difficult one, including and out of state parent who refused to comply with returning my child after an arranged visit. After researching MANY lawyers it was clear Shelly was the right choice! She personally answers all her calls and without me even having hired her yet she was already giving me helpful information and was very sympathetic to my situation. I could not be any happier with Shelly's professionalism and kind demeanor. Hopefully I won't need a lawyer again, but if I do I will definitely always stick with Shelly.

anonymous
March 18, 2015

Shelly provided excellent guidance when I went through my divorce. Professional, effective and responsive. I highly recommend her services.

Wendy
March 4, 2015

Shelly is a knowledgable competent lawyer. My main concern was perserving my niece/nephews inheritance. She was able to accomplish that and then some. She was very professional and answered all of my questions. She even set up paperwork for me to be able to complete a yearly filing on my own, although now that I know all that it entails, I would probably recommend her do it.

Jennie
March 3, 2015

My last lawyer took my money and ran. Shelly was so understanding and helped me feel safe and walked me through all the steps. Answered all my panicked phone calls. She did an amazing job.

Arin
March 3, 2015

Shelly Cooley represented me during my divorce. She met all my expectations and more. She made me feel very comfortable with the process and ensured I had all the knowledge throughout the whole ordeal. I couldn't have been happier with her representation.

anonymous
March 3, 2015

I would definitely recommend Shelly Cooley to anyone in need of legal guidance. She was prompt, professional, easy to talk to, and thorough with my specific needs. I am happy that I chose to work with her.

Mary
February 24, 2015

I couldn't be more pleased. Shelly is very knowledgeable, and attentive. Her extensive knowledge of family law made a difficult time in my life less difficult. She reassured me when needed, answered my never ending questions and listened closely to my concerns. She exceeded expectations in every way. Emotions run so high in family law, and of that she understands. Her calm and confident demeanor was so helpful inside and outside the courtroom. She is brilliant at what she does. She's fair, kind, and takes care of business. Dynamite comes in small packages.

Desiree'
February 24, 2015

Shelly was so incredibly helpful with my case. I had gone to another lawyer and they told me I would have to do most of the "leg work" to get the process done. She took my case on with great confidence and in the end got me everything I needed. She was very thorough in her research and methods of presenting the case to the judge and communicated very efficiently. I still receive Christmas cards from her after all these years too! I will definitely use her again if I need to and I reference her practice anytime anyone asks for a lawyer.

Ann
February 24, 2015

Shelly Cooley was the most wonderful, caring and informative lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. My adoption went very fast and all my questions or concerns were taken care of so I could understand them.

anonymous
February 26, 2014

Shelly provided us with not only top notch expertise, but also with compassion. She is an excellent attorney and I will recommend her services in the future.

Melissa
June 22, 2016

My custody situation was a difficult one, including and out of state parent who refused to comply with returning my child after an arranged visit. After researching MANY lawyers it was clear Shelly was the right choice! She personally answers all her calls and without me even having hired her yet she was already giving me helpful information and was very sympathetic to my situation. I could not be any happier with Shelly's professionalism and kind demeanor. Hopefully I won't need a lawyer again, but if I do I will definitely always stick with Shelly.

anonymous
March 18, 2015

Shelly provided excellent guidance when I went through my divorce. Professional, effective and responsive. I highly recommend her services.

Wendy
March 4, 2015

Shelly is a knowledgable competent lawyer. My main concern was perserving my niece/nephews inheritance. She was able to accomplish that and then some. She was very professional and answered all of my questions. She even set up paperwork for me to be able to complete a yearly filing on my own, although now that I know all that it entails, I would probably recommend her do it.

Jennie
March 3, 2015

My last lawyer took my money and ran. Shelly was so understanding and helped me feel safe and walked me through all the steps. Answered all my panicked phone calls. She did an amazing job.

Arin
March 3, 2015

Shelly Cooley represented me during my divorce. She met all my expectations and more. She made me feel very comfortable with the process and ensured I had all the knowledge throughout the whole ordeal. I couldn't have been happier with her representation.

anonymous
March 3, 2015

I would definitely recommend Shelly Cooley to anyone in need of legal guidance. She was prompt, professional, easy to talk to, and thorough with my specific needs. I am happy that I chose to work with her.

Mary
February 24, 2015

I couldn't be more pleased. Shelly is very knowledgeable, and attentive. Her extensive knowledge of family law made a difficult time in my life less difficult. She reassured me when needed, answered my never ending questions and listened closely to my concerns. She exceeded expectations in every way. Emotions run so high in family law, and of that she understands. Her calm and confident demeanor was so helpful inside and outside the courtroom. She is brilliant at what she does. She's fair, kind, and takes care of business. Dynamite comes in small packages.

Desiree'
February 24, 2015

Shelly was so incredibly helpful with my case. I had gone to another lawyer and they told me I would have to do most of the "leg work" to get the process done. She took my case on with great confidence and in the end got me everything I needed. She was very thorough in her research and methods of presenting the case to the judge and communicated very efficiently. I still receive Christmas cards from her after all these years too! I will definitely use her again if I need to and I reference her practice anytime anyone asks for a lawyer.

Ann
February 24, 2015

Shelly Cooley was the most wonderful, caring and informative lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. My adoption went very fast and all my questions or concerns were taken care of so I could understand them.

anonymous
February 26, 2014

Shelly provided us with not only top notch expertise, but also with compassion. She is an excellent attorney and I will recommend her services in the future.