Shawn H. Smith - a Fort Collins, United States Family Law & Divorce Lawyer

Fort Collins Family Law & Divorce Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law & Divorce

Attorney Information

Overview

Shawn Smith's practice is focused solely on family law, including divorce, child custody and support, and complex property division issues.

Shawn graduated from St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. While attending St. Mary's, Shawn received the Dean's Scholarship, made the Dean's list for being in the top ten percent of his class, and wrote for the law journal. Prior to law school, Shawn attended St. Edward's University in Austin Texas, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a degree in political science.

Upon graduating from law school, Shawn immediately began to build a litigation-based practice. As a young lawyer, he cut his teeth in the Bexar District and County Courts in San Antonio, Texas, pursuing every opportunity available to become a better trial attorney. His first trial was a family law case, and that is where his focus remains today.

Shawn is a zealous advocate for the families that he represents. He will tirelessly fight to ensure that your rights are protected. He knows the law and how to best position his cases for success throughout the litigation process.

In his free time, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and playing music.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Shawn H. Smith included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016-2020
Rising Legal Star, S.A. Scene magazine, 2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2014, 2015

Other Sources of Feedback About Shawn H. Smith

Included on the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2019 Texas Super Lawyers list
2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
2016 Texas Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- St. Edward’s University
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Owner/Attorney
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Bar Admissions

Colorado
Texas

Other Affiliations

State of Colorado Family Law Section
Larimer County, Colorado, Bar Association
National Trial Lawyers Association
San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section
San Antonio Bar Association, Technology Section
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

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Contact

Fort Collins, CO

155 East Boardwalk Drive
Suite 355
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Directions

Phone: 970-387-6858

Fax: 970-484-3074

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Website: https://www.shawnhsmithlaw.com

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