If you're looking for a Family Law attorney, you may already be experiencing serious crisis, emotionally and financially. That'swhy Marion County lawyer Mark D. Shelnutt believes that when you are faced with an important life decision regarding a key family issue, the guidance of an experienced family law attorneycan be crucial to your understanding of the family and financial issues involved. Your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of the family-related concern you face demands both experience and an aggressive advocate.With more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney, Mark Shelnutt welcomes Cheri Russell to an established family law practice committed to the ethical and zealous representation of their clients. Mrs. Russell is a former family law paralegal and is a graduate of the University of Florida, College of Law. Mrs. Russell's knowledge of family law and her familiarity with the family law system is an asset to both our office and our clients.Shelnutt and Russell are native to Ocala and offer collaborative, thorough, and honest advocacy.Mark Shelnutt is also a former Assistant State Attorney and felony division supervisor and while in private practice, has represented hundreds of individuals charged with crimes. Every person charged with a crime is entitled to an aggressive and quality defense. We believe the defense of an individual begins at the moment that they first encounter a law enforcement officer.If you need an experienced lawyer's help in a divorce or other family law matter, or have been charged with a criminal matter, contact the Law Office of Mark D. Shelnutt. You have the right toexpect to be educated, counseled, and prepared for the decisions that face you, your children, family and future. Let Mark D. Shelnutt, P.A. be your first call, not your last!