Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic advocate!

Shelley was fantastic to work with. She was helpful and professional, yet kind and caring. She always kept me well informed and gave me great advice. During a difficult situation, I always felt like Shelley was in my corner and she helped make a tough time a little easier to bear. I highly recommend... Shelley!

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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing lawyer

Did an amazing job with my case and consulted with the courts while on vacation.

Posted by Monica | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend – Knowledgeable, Supportive, and Effective

Shelley was kind and reassuring during an emotional time for me. I was surprised at how little I had to do. She took care of everything and really made it feel like I could function through a divorce without falling apart over the legal issues.

Posted by Jonathan Foley | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

THANK YOU

My experience with my lawyer, was nothing but perfect. She was very professional, very understanding, and was very thorough with emails concerning the progress of the case.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Perfect Balance of Expertise , Compassion, and a Force to be Reckoned With

Shelley is a rockstar lawyer—I feel incredibly fortunate to have found her! As someone new to Boise and going through a devastatingly turbulent life transition, the process of researching and hiring a lawyer felt overwhelming. I chose Shelley based on reviews written by other women. Since their... words led me to her, I want to “pay it forward” by sharing my experience. My story went from being hopelessly in love with my dream man to an abrupt and painful separation, followed by a no-contact order. Although Shelley made it clear she was acting solely as my divorce attorney, her experience gave her a deep and empathetic understanding of my situation. That insight was invaluable. From the start, she empowered me—not just as a client, but as a woman seeking justice. Thanks to Shelley’s fierce advocacy and expertise in family law, I was able to choose a fair settlement and embrace my newfound freedom, rather than engage in a drawn-out legal battle. Throughout this process, I met many local lawyers. Whenever I mentioned Shelley’s name, I heard things like: “Shelley is a tremendous lawyer! You’re in great hands.” “I’ve learned so much from Shelley and loved working with her.” “Wow—you couldn’t have picked a better lawyer!” Each time, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for having found her. Shelley’s reputation within the legal community reflects her sincere devotion to her clients and her exceptional skill. She has both grace and grit; the perfect balance between strength—telling me the hard truths I didn’t always want to hear—and compassion—listening patiently through my tears, anger, and heartbreak. She was consistently accessible, quick to respond, and always transparent about her fees. Her clear communication made me feel safe asking any question. At a time when I felt like I was drowning at sea, Shelley became my lifeline. She pulled me above the rough surface of water, helped me catch my breath, and then cheerfully waved as I happily sped off in my ex’s jet boat (hypothetically, of course!). In closing, if it’s not already clear: I highly recommend Shelley as a lawyer!

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Shelley W. Akamatsu

About Shelley

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Fees and Rates

Awards

Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 29 years

Licensed in New Mexico for 33 years

Location

Akamatsu Law PLLC