Shirlyon J. McWhorter

Shirlyon is the owner and lead attorney at McWhorter Law, PLLC where Estate Planning and Probate Administration are the sole practice areas.


After graduating from the University of Florida College of Law, Shirlyon began her career as an Assistant State Attorney where she tried more than one hundred judge and jury trials. During her time as a Prosecutor, she developed skills as a litigator and a tough negotiator. Not only does she have experience appearing before judges, but she also served as a judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit.


Prior to founding the firm, Shirlyon served as Assistant General counsel for the Dade County Police Benevolent Association and Director of Civil Rights for Miami-Dade County Schools and Florida International University.


Shirlyon is an active member of the South Florida community: where she has dedicated her time to many organizations:


* Board Member Miami-Dade Domestic Violence Oversight Board
*Vice President of Miami-Biscayne Bay Chapter of the Links, Inc
*Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Past President
*Gwen S. Cherry Women Lawyer’s Bar Association, Past President
*Miami Dade Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University, Past President
*Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Past President
*Greater Miami YWCA Board of Directors, Former Chairperson
*Miami Gardens Educational Excellence Council, Former Chairperson
*Graduate of Leadership Miami