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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 Angela | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Attorney Experience Ever!!
Shelley Akamatsu was amazing and helped walk me through every step of a very confusing legal process. She was patient, kind and very understanding. She did everything she could to help me deal with the unrealistic expectations my ex-husband (and his attorney) had, all while keeping it professional an...
Posted by Bryer | July 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Awesome attorney
She helped me get everything figured out with a custody agreement and it was a smooth process I couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
Posted by Brenda | July 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Life saver!
Couldn’t have made it through without her expertise during a very stressful time. Knowledgeable in and out of the court room and everything filed on time, every time.
Posted by Katie | July 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Shelley Akamatsu exceeded my expectations!
Going through a divorce is never a pleasant experience for those involved - emotionally and financially. Shelley helped take the sting out of this process with her caring approach, prompt responses to questions and filing of paperwork, and ethical behavior throughout my case. She is an expert in he...
Posted by Jacobi | July 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I retained Shelley for my child custody case.
It was a positive experience from beginning to end in a stressful situation. Shelley is very prompt, thorough and had the utmost due diligence throughout the entire process. I wouldn’t have been able to get to where I am without her professionalism.
"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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