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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1996
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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Helped & Guided me every step of the way
Shelley was amazing and helped me throughout the whole process of our custody agreement.
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional attorney
Shelley Akamatsu is great! She is very professional and knowledgeable, crystal clear communications throughout the process. Highly recommend Shelley to anyone needing legal help.
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
The Go - Getter
Shelly Akamatsu is a really really great Lawyer! When the odds were against me, she flipped the script and presented the facts. I would definitely recommend her for any family legal representation.
Posted by Jessica | March 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The support I needed
Shelley has been spectacular. She took me on mid-way through my divorce case when my previous attorney changed jobs. She applied for supports I needed through the courts and gave me the knowledge and encouragement I needed to successfully make it through mediation with a good outcome. She also hel...
Posted by Kassie | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
So fantastic and knowledgeable!
Shelley was so helpful ever step of the way during this stressful process! She asked all the right questions as well as answered all of mine. Definitely would recommend her to family and friends.
"Shelley is an exceptional trial attorney who is always on top of things."
"I've watched Shelley in her practice for 23 years and she constantly shows that her dedication to research and preparation are second to none. Her confidence, experience, and ability to advocate for her clients makes her one of the top attorneys in her field. She knows how to get the job done and works diligently to ensure the best outcomes for her clients."
Family lawyer
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019 - Present
Attorney, Akamatsu Law PLLC
1996 - 2019
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Ada County Prosecutors Office
1993 - 1996
Assistant District Attorney, First Judicial District District Attorney's Office New Mexico
2024 - Present
Idaho Mediation AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Idaho Bar Association Family Law SectionMember
2019 - Present
Idaho Bar Association Taxation, Probate & TrustMember
2018 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Professional Conduct Board CommitteeChairwoman
2012 - Present
Idaho Women LawyersMember
1996 - 2019
Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys AssociationMember
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
2018
2017
Pretrial Motion Practice
2017
Testifying and Surviving Cross Examination
2016
Post-Conviction Relief
2015
Evidence
2015
Evidence
2015
Jury Selection
2010
Effective Direct and Cross Examination Testimony of Expert Witness
2009
Prosecutorial Ethics
2009
Effective Testimony on Direct and Cross Examination
2009
Presenting Expert Testimony
2008
Jury Selection and Presenting Expert Testimony in Online Exploitation of Children
2007
Idaho Sex Offenses
2005
Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse in Idaho
2011
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