Family law attorney, Shell Mercer, has called Las Vegas her home for 22 years. For the past 12 years, she has practiced primarily in family law, personal injury, insurance defense, general litigation and homeowners association litigation.

A devoted wife and mother, Shell wants to put her passion for the family and her courtroom experience to work for you. That’s why she’s running for Family Court Judge in Department T – and why she’s asking for your vote.

EDUCATION

• St. Mary’s University School of Law (San Antonio, Texas), Juris Doctor (1997)
• University of Texas (Austin,Texas), Bachelor of Science in Communications (1983)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (partial)

• Pro Tem Hearing Master:  Juvenile Dependency, Child Support and Domestic Violence – District Court Family Division (2009-Present)
• Approved to Serve as Pro Tem Hearing Master:  Guardianship, Discovery and Juvenile Truancy – District Court Family Division (2009-Present)
• Law Office of Shell L. Mercer - Sole Proprietor (2009-Present)
• Wells & Rawlings - Senior Associate (2009)
• Mercer & Piel Ltd. – Partner (2005-2009)
• Dennett & Winspear – Senior Associate (2004-2005)
  
• Law Office of Vicki Driscoll – Associate (2002-2004)
  
• Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen, Nelson & Sanders – Associate (1998-2001)
  
• Adjunct Instructor, Community College of Southern Nevada (1999-2001)

PERSONAL

• Married 13 years to husband Robert, a 19-year Metro Police Officer
  
• Daughter Victoria, age 12; Son Zach, age 9
  
• Spanish speaking
  
• Member: Vocal Team, Canyon Ridge Christian Church
  
• Member: State Bar of Nevada; Clark County Bar Association;
  Nevada Justice Association; and Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys
  
• Pro Bono Honor Roll