About Mr. William Stephen Shires

Mr. William Stephen Shires is a lawyer practicing admiralty, carriage of goods by sea, criminal and 21 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years. William practices in Center, TX.

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Family Law

Posted by Lainey

October 21, 2025

Hired Attorney

Mr. Shires allowed my accusers to stalk and harass me, even when they submitted their evidence of stalking into court. I’ve lost faith in our judicial system entirely. If you’re going to take your money to anyone, please don’t let it be this man. Your money is worth so much more than his time and lack of dedication to justice.

Family Law

Posted by anonymous

October 28, 2023

Hired Attorney

Hired Mr. Shires to revise a divorce decree in regards to retirement/investment accts. Was told by his asst the cost would be $1000. This was paid upfront. For a yr and half all we got in return that he would be done in a few weeks over and over. There is no office phone only point of contract I was given after his representative got tired of our follow up was his cell phone number. He still has out money and has not sent a refund for services I requested for services not done for a revised copy of the divorce decree and sign off by a judge. Next I will contact the Texas Board and osbudman.

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Areas of Law

Admiralty and Maritime Law 1
- Jones Act
Social Security
Other 22
- Admiralty
- Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Criminal
- Disability Law
- Diving
- Family
- Harbor Workers Compensation Act
- Inland Marine
- International Maritime
- Litigation: Commercial
- Longshore
- Marine Insurance
- Marine Insurance Defense
- Maritime
- Maritime Accidents
- Maritime Commercial
- Criminal Defense
- Maritime Liens
- Offshore Injuries
- Commercial
- Wills-Trusts-Probate
- Probate

Practice Details

Languages

Spanish
Firm Information

Position
Member

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1999, Texas
Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Texas Eastern District Court
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Memberships
Houston Bar Association.
Education & Certifications

Law School
University of Texas
Class of 1999
J.D.

Other Education
University of Texas
Class of 1993
B.A.
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1970
Center, Texas, October 8, 1970

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