William B. Shelton

William B. Shelton is a highly accomplished family law attorney based in Tyler, Texas, who exclusively practices in the area of family law. With over three decades of experience, he has represented clients across East Texas and the Dallas Metroplex in complex and high-stakes family law cases. Shelton is known for his strategic approach, trial skills, and success in resolving emotionally charged disputes with precision and professionalism.

Shelton earned his B.B.A. and J.D. from Southern Methodist University and later completed the American Bar Association’s Family Law Advocacy Institute. He became board-certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1996, a distinction held by only a small percentage of attorneys in Texas. His deep understanding of marital property law, custody disputes, and family litigation allows him to guide clients through challenging legal matters with confidence and clarity.

Shelton has handled cases involving divorce, property and asset division, custody and visitation, premarital agreements, paternity, and enforcement actions. His courtroom experience includes successfully defending separate property estates valued in the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars and securing custody for fathers, including cases involving infants. He has also authored and presented numerous continuing legal education papers on family law topics.

A member of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and the Texas Family Law Foundation, William B. Shelton is recognized as one of East Texas’s leading family law advocates. Through Shelton Family Law PLLC, he provides trusted, results-driven representation with compassion, ensuring that every client receives the focused attention and skill their case deserves.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Shelton Family Law, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Supreme Court of Texas
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
• Member, Smith County Bar Association, Family Law section
• Member, Texas Family Law Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Methodist University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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