Shelley A Goff
Goff and Goff Attorneys • Ruston, LA
Child CustodyGeneral PracticePersonal Injury
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612 N Vienna Street, Ruston, LA, 71273, US
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About
Shelley A. Goff, a Board Certified Family Law Specialist recognized by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, has dedicated over 31 years to guiding individuals through the complexities of divorce. Based in Ruston, LA, Shelley understands the emotional turmoil that accompanies the transition from marriage to single life, having navigated this journey herself. Her commitment is to empower clients who feel overwhelmed and uncertain, helping them regain control and confidence through tailored legal strategies. As a seasoned divorce and custody trial attorney, Shelley has an extensive track record of success in contested trials, advocating fiercely for her clients' rights. She is adept at achieving amicable resolutions, which often yield better financial and emotional outcomes. However, when negotiations falter due to unreasonable demands from opposing parties, Shelley is prepared to fight aggressively in the courtroom. Her impressive experience includes securing custody rights for fathers, defending against unfounded allegations of abuse, and handling complex property divisions involving high-value assets such as aircraft, boats, and family businesses. Additionally, she has skillfully navigated cases involving alimony for elderly or disabled spouses and the division of substantial retirement accounts. As a business owner herself for 25 years, Shelley possesses a unique understanding of the intricacies involved in divorce cases that impact family-owned enterprises. At Goff and Goff Attorneys, a family tradition since 1931, Shelley A. Goff is committed to providing exceptional legal services in general practice and personal injury law, ensuring that her clients feel supported and informed every step of the way.
About Child Custody Law
Child custody attorneys help parents establish and modify custody arrangements. They advocate for the best interests of children in custody disputes. Common matters include custody disputes, visitation rights, custody modifications, parenting plans.
Credentials
Education
2015 Mediation Traiining Co Certificate 2013 Mediation Institute Family Law Mediation Certification 2005 Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Graduate Program College Graduate Program 2004 Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College College 1990 University of South Dakota School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 Inclusion in list of Qualified Child Custody Mediators, LSBA-ADR Section 2013 Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers 2012 Blackstone's Order 10:1, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2010 Award for CJA 6th Amendment Service, US District Court Northern District of Iowa 2006 Selected for Staff Training, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Publications
2013 Warrior Magazine Irreconcilable Differences, The Use of TLC Methods in Divorce Cases 2005 Warrior Magazine Trial Techniques featured in "Methods in Practice"
Associations
2012 - Present Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012 - Present National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2012 - Present Louisiana Association for Justice 2011 - Present Louisiana State Bar Association 1991 - Present Nebraska State Bar Association
Speaking
2016 CJA Training Seminar Professionalism for the Criminal Defense Attorney 2014 CJA Panel Training §2255 cases 2011 Seize Success- Trials That Work Discovering the Story of Your Trial 1997 Employment Law The Equal Pay Doctrine 1994 General Practice Update Environmental Law Update
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Updated: May 25, 2026