Colette Shelander
Attorney
Education
- High School: Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School (May 2010)
- Undergraduate: Texas A&M University, BA in Sociology (May 2014)
- Graduate: Lamar University, Master of Science in Criminal Justice (December 2016)
- Law School: Charleston School of Law (May 2020)
Bar Admissions
- All Texas State Courts
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Custody
- Criminal Defense
- Estate Planning
- Personal Injury
Professional Background
Shelander is a Beaumont native who "has the energy and drive to fight hard to get you what you deserve." She brings diverse experience to her practice, having worked as an EMT before pursuing law. Her litigation background includes custody matters, criminal defense, divorce proceedings, and adoptions.
Community Involvement
- Member, Jefferson County Bar Association
- Member, Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association
Personal
Shelander was born and raised in Beaumont and is described as a "proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2014."