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Shannon McKinney

JOPLIN,MO

Summary

Dedicated attorney with extensive experience in litigating many types of cases. Strong background in client advocacy, legal writing, and litigation to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Attorney

State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Division of Legal Services
04.2024 - Current
  • Litigate de novo review cases, including drafting and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, deposing witnesses, conducting hearings
  • Represent Children's Division in contested motion hearings
  • Draft pleadings requesting relief for Children's Division
  • review subpoenas and determine what action must be taken;
  • advise Children's Division employees on various legal matters
  • Research legal matters
  • Work with various teams resolving special legal issues
    Work with various teams on special legal issues

Staff Attorney

Legal Aid of Western Missouri
05.2015 - 03.2024
  • Served as VAWA attorney, providing legal representation and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence
  • Interviewed clients, advised clients as to their rights under the law
  • Represented clients in court to obtain orders of protection
  • Worked as the housing and consumer law attorney for eight years
  • Interviewed clients, advised clients of the law and their options for their individual cases
  • Represented clients in housing and consumer law matters
  • Conducted legal research to support litigation

Attorney and Owner

Shannon McKinney, Attorney at Law LLC
03.2005 - 05.2015
  • Established and managed a private law firm, providing legal services to clients across various practice areas., focusing on family law
  • Represented clients in family law matters, criminal cases, probate matters, and estate planning
  • Hired and managed employees

Education

Associate of Science - Anthropology

Southwest Missouri University
Springfield, Missouri

Juris Doctor -

University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
05-2002

Skills

  • Case analysis
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Court representation

Timeline

Staff Attorney

State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Division of Legal Services
04.2024 - Current

Staff Attorney

Legal Aid of Western Missouri
05.2015 - 03.2024

Attorney and Owner

Shannon McKinney, Attorney at Law LLC
03.2005 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Anthropology

Southwest Missouri University

Juris Doctor -

University of Missouri, Kansas City
Shannon McKinney