Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Advocacy for Foster Care Abuse and Personal Injury Victims
At Shelton Law Office, we have dedicated our practice to advocating for victims of foster care abuse and personal injury since 1997. Our team brings over two decades of courtroom experience, including hundreds of jury trials in Kansas and Missouri, to aggressively pursue justice for our clients. We understand the complexities of the foster care system and its failures, having represented individuals nationwide against government agencies and private contractors.Our practice extends to personal injury cases, where we handle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims with meticulous preparation and a commitment to client-centered service. We operate with transparency, offering private consultations and prioritizing the unique needs of each client we serve.
Services
Foster Care Abuse
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Legal Representation
Nationwide Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience representing foster care abuse and personal injury victims.
- Our team includes a former prosecutor with hundreds of courtroom trials.
- We understand the foster care system's structural deficiencies and failures.
- We prepare every case for trial while pursuing maximum compensation through settlements.
- We provide personalized attention to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Foster Care Abuse
We represent survivors of physical and sexual abuse in foster care systems nationwide. Our team challenges government agencies and private contractors responsible for systemic failures. With deep understanding of foster care operations, we pursue compensation for trauma and neglect through federal and state litigation.
Personal Injury
Our practice handles personal injury cases from automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products. We seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. With extensive trial experience, we prepare every case for courtroom while pursuing fair settlements for injury victims.
People
Michaela Shelton
Attorney
Attorney Michaela Shelton leads our foster care abuse and personal injury practice. With over 20 years of litigation experience, including hundreds of jury trials, she advocates for survivors nationwide. Her background as a former prosecutor informs her strategic approach to complex legal cases.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in foster care abuse litigation and personal injury claims, including wrongful death cases resulting from negligence.
Do you work on a contingency fee basis?
Yes, we handle cases on contingency fees to ensure access to justice regardless of financial circumstances.
Can you represent clients outside Kansas?
We represent clients nationwide in foster care abuse cases and personal injury matters across state lines.
What compensation can abuse survivors receive?
Survivors may recover damages for emotional trauma, medical expenses, and long-term psychological care costs.
How do you approach case preparation?
We prepare every case for trial while pursuing fair settlements, leveraging our extensive courtroom experience.
