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Jennifer Shackelford posing for the campaign

Nearly Three Decades of Legal Experience

Since being admitted to practice law in 1998, Jennifer's professional career has focused extensively on Chancery Court law.

That work has given her years of experience with the types of matters that come before Chancery Courts and with cases that directly affect children and families.

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Serving Children and Families

For more than 25 years, Jennifer has served as a certified Guardian ad Litem, advocating for children and their best interests in Chancery Court cases and in the Marshall County Youth Court.

For 11 years, she has served as Youth Court Referee for Benton and Tippah Counties, where she presides over matters involving abuse and neglect, delinquency, and truancy.

Her experience also includes three years as prosecutor for the Town of Byhalia and previous service as a Youth Court prosecutor for Benton County.

Why I'm Running for Chancery Judge in the 18th Chancery District

After years of working in Chancery Court and serving children and families throughout my legal career, I am seeking the opportunity to bring that experience to the role of Chancery Judge. I believe my years of experience have prepared me for this opportunity to serve the people of the 18th Chancery District with professionalism, fairness, and respect.

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