Posted by Lydia | May 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

True professional for divorce case

Shelley is a true professional. She was informative, responsive, and she did an efficient and quality job with the legal details of my divorce. Her service was reasonably priced. I would highly recommend her and use her in the future for my legal needs without hesitation.

Posted by Peggy | April 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The best family lawyer in Idaho

Shelley is through and very well versed in both family law and as a former prosecutor. She knows both sides of the fence. She really cares for her clients and always wants the best for them. Shelley does not sugarcoat anything! She is a true professional! I have recommended her to several people and ...will continue to try and send people her way. You'll not go wrong in hiring her to handle your case. Shelley is also very reasonable in what she charges her clients. I recommend her 110%!

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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend!!

Shelley was highly recommended to me by a friend and I'm grateful I followed her recommendation. From our first conversation Shelley was able to ease my anxiety and stress as she explained my options and the approach she would take in my case. Throughout my divorce and custody case she was an amazing... advocate who helped to ground me when I felt overwhelmed by the whole legal process, and she seemed to truly care about what was best for me and my son. Shelley was incredibly responsive and patient with my questions and concerns, and even though I am sure she is busy with many other clients I always felt that she was aware of and up to date on my case. Thank you Shelley!

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Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

So grateful Shelley represented me

I am beyond grateful for Shelley and the incredible work she did on my behalf at Akamatsu Law PLLC. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to fight for me and protect my interests and properties. She handled my divorce through mediation in under six months, which felt like a miracle during s...uch a stressful time. Shelley is both kind and assertive—a rare and powerful combination. She is compassionate, encouraging, and always took the time to support me when I felt overwhelmed and hopeless. Her guidance gave me strength and confidence throughout the process. I truly felt seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Shelley to anyone going through a divorce who wants an attorney who genuinely cares and delivers results.

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Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Trusted Advocate During a Difficult Divorce

She was incredibly helpful, clear, concise, and professional through what became a long, drawn-out, and high-conflict divorce. From the very beginning, she took the time to explain the process in a way that was easy to understand and helped me make informed decisions during an emotionally difficult ...time. He r guidance was steady and strategic, and she consistently kept my goals -- and my children's best interests -- at the forefront. Thanks to her skillful negotiation and sound judgment, she was able to keep me out of court as much as possible, which saved both time and stress. Even when it initially seemed unlikely, she successfully ensured that I obtained a fair 50/50 custody ar rangement. I truly appreciated her professionalism, responsiveness, and calm approach under pressure. I would highly recommend her to anyone facing a challenging divorce and looking for an attorney who is both effective and compassionate.

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Shelley W. Akamatsu

About Shelley

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Licensed in Idaho for 29 years

Licensed in New Mexico for 33 years

Location

Akamatsu Law PLLC