Jolei Shipley, Attorney at Law - Beaumont, TX

Elite Family Law and Child Welfare Advocacy in Beaumont, Texas

When legal matters involve your family, children, and personal stability, the stakes are incredibly high. Having an elite legal specialist by your side can make all the difference. At Smith & Shipley Law, L.L.P. in Beaumont, Texas, attorney Jolei Shipley delivers exceptional, trial-tested legal representation. Serving eleven counties in Southeast Texas since 2003, she is widely recognized for her aggressive courtroom advocacy, client-centric support, and meticulous preparation.

What sets Jolei Shipley apart is her rare dual specialization. She is Board Certified in both Family Law and Child Welfare Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization-a elite qualification held by only a tiny fraction of practicing attorneys in Texas. Whether you are navigating a high-asset divorce with intricate asset divisions, facing a contentious child custody battle, or dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations, Jolei Shipley has the deep knowledge and trial experience necessary to protect your rights. When you need to find an adoption attorney or hire a divorce lawyer who will tirelessly fight for your family's future, Jolei Shipley is prepared to advocate for you.

Comprehensive Legal Services for Complex Family and Litigation Matters

Through her practice at Smith & Shipley Law, L.L.P., Jolei Shipley handles a broad spectrum of sensitive and highly contested legal cases. The firm offers comprehensive representation in the following practice areas:

• Divorce and Legal Separation: Managing high-conflict divorces, characterization and division of marital estates, spousal support disputes, and prenuptial agreements.
• Child Custody and Support: Representing mothers, fathers, and relatives in custody modifications, complex visitation agreements, geographic restrictions, and paternity establishment.
• Child Welfare and CPS Defense: Championing parental and child rights in Child Protective Services (CPS) proceedings, family reunification cases, and foster-to-adopt legal pathways.
• Criminal Defense and DWI: Defending individuals facing driving while intoxicated charges, drug offenses, and other misdemeanor and felony charges in Southeast Texas courts.
• Civil Law and Business Litigation: Providing robust representation for individuals and local businesses involved in contract disputes, zoning conflicts, and property controversies.

Why Partner with Jolei Shipley"

With over 40 years of combined legal experience within her firm, Jolei Shipley brings a unique blend of compassion, trial expertise, and elite legal credentials to every case. Known for her courtroom-ready style, she is not afraid to take difficult cases to trial when negotiations fail to protect her clients' interests. She also serves as a founding member of the Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys, displaying her deep commitment to the ethical and professional development of family defense. If you need an experienced family defense attorney in Beaumont, contact Smith & Shipley today to schedule a confidential consultation and put an elite specialist on your side.