Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best attorney to help with divorce

Shelley was amazing! She was quick, responsive and she knows her stuff. She kept me informed through the whole process of my divorce and was able to get things done quickly. I would 100 percent recommend her!

Posted by Doug | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Shelley was extremely helpful

Shelley was recommended to me from a friend so I knew I could trust her right from the start. Her professionalism and her deep knowledge of the law, and the process of divorce gave me confidence through each step of the way. Even when the answers were not what I necessarily wanted. I felt sure that w...e were doing the right thing according to the law. I would highly recommend her to any friend who needs these services.

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Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer/Mediator! Highly recommend!

Shelley was very easy to work with on my divorce. She is very professional, thorough, and prompt in responding. She is very considerate of client's concerns and works well with both parties. She is well qualified and will take great care of you! Very highly recommend!!

Posted by John | January 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

As good as they come, stop looking, Shelley is the one.

There are a thousand adjectives to describe Shelley, but these are some of the most apt. Experienced. She was an Ada County Prosecutor for 26 years, she knows our local court system, prosecutors, attorneys, and judges inside and out because she has worked with them for decades, and trained many o...f them. Caring. I was referred to Shelley by a friend who worked with her, after my wife was arrested for felony domestic violence against me, in the presence of our young son. At the time Shelley was quite busy and unsure she could take my case, but after hearing my story of abuse, she made the time. Even though her only duty to me was to represent me in my divorce, she attended every one of my wife's criminal hearings, sitting by my side, supporting me. When I poured my heart out to the court during my wife's sentencing, Shelley was there. When I needed advice, Shelley was there. No non-sense. Shelley gets straight to the point. She will tell you what you need to do, and what you need to hear, even if you may not be ready to hear it. She will call a spade a spade, and she will call BS when she sees it. You can trust her to give you excellent advice at all times. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not hiring Shelley, one of the second biggest is not taking her advice. An Incredible Value. Shelley's goal is to give you the best possible outcome for the lowest possible fees. She could easily charge twice what she does and be worth every penny. The Best. I had no idea how find a good attorney, and I am incredibly fortunate to have lucked into Shelley. While going through the process of my divorce I found myself talking to many people "in the system". They all confirmed what I suspected, Shelley is one of the best attorneys in the state of Idaho. Do yourself a favor, skip the big firms with all the advertising. You may get a good attorney, but more than likely you're going to get a junior associate, who charges more than Shelley, with far less experience, who is incentivized to drag out your case to pad their hours. Shelley is the real deal, you can't go wrong, and you won't regret hiring her.

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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Shelley!

Shelley was precise and gave excellent guidance along the way of my Divorce. I felt in good hands with Shelley - everything was taken care of and done quickly. I would recommend Shelley for any of your Family Law needs. Thank you Shelley!

Shelley W. Akamatsu

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Licensed in Idaho for 29 years

Licensed in New Mexico for 33 years

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Akamatsu Law PLLC