Shelley W. Akamatsu

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Shelley W. Akamatsu

5.0
124 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Mediation Lawyer at Boise, ID
Practice Areas: Mediation, Uncontested Divorce

2404 W. Bank Drive #100, Boise, ID

Virtual Consultation Available

About Shelley

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Mediation 80%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support

5 years

80%
Uncontested Divorce 20%

6 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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+ 4
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 29 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 33 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1993

Withdrawn

No misconduct found

Location

Akamatsu Law PLLC

2404 W. Bank Drive #100, Boise, ID, 83705

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Shelley W. Akamatsu's Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Compassion

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...ped keep me grounded when things seemed overwhelming. I would definitely work with her again, and happily refer others who ask me who to go to. She is amazing.

Posted by ANGELA | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Hands down ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!!!

When I was searching for an attorney, I had the most complicated guardianship /custody case imaginable. My son was in another state, I had multiple parties involved, it was a train wreck. I had met with other attorneys and I just did not have a good feeling at all. After my first talk with Shelley,... I knew without a doubt she was "The One" She listened and was caring and very honest about what I needed to be prepared for. She is very smart and knows the laws! I came to her feeling like she was my last hope. And I now have full custody of my son! I am so grateful that I was able to retain her and an affordable price and appreciate the amazing job she did with getting my son home.

Posted by Kari | September 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

THE Best attorney!

If you’re looking for an experienced, thorough, detail-oriented, compassionate and professional divorce attorney who will advocate for you and get the job done, look no further than Shelley Akamatsu. Even though my divorce was a simple property divorce and did not involve any complex issues, it did i...nvolve having my ex served in Canada. From the time of my consultation with her, she was knowledgeable and compassionate towards my situation. She was an advocate of mine from the very beginning. What impressed me most is that her communication was always incredibly prompt and timely. She was very responsive very quickly even though I was clearly not her only client. I hired her Thursday, and by Tuesday afternoon she had my divorce petition submitted electronically. From the time I hired her to the time the petition was signed by the judge, took just over 1 1/2 months total. Shelley is incredibly efficient and communicative, which is rare in an attorney who is also compassionate. Shelley will fight for what you want in a professional, upstanding, assertive manner. My experience with Shelley was pleasant during a situation that was incredibly difficult, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who has a need for a divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Shelley goes above and beyond!!

I hired Shelley after I wrongfully had a protection order filed against me. Shelley came highly recommended by 2 friends of mine and I will continue to pass the word along. She took me on as a client and went to bat for me. She was through and prepped me in case I had to speak in court. She even text... me the night before court to remind me I had done nothing wrong and I would be just fine. She knew the judge and knew how he liked to have things done and she did just that! I can’t thank Shelley enough for going above and beyond and making sure the protection order was dropped! She truly cares about her clients she takes on and is absolutely amazing!

Posted by Mike | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Made my divorce easy and was great support

I had a pretty complex situation in my divorce especially during COVID. Being a kind husband I was afraid my situation would not be taken seriously in court or settlement. Shelley fought by my side the whole time and was tough when I couldn't be. My case took some tough turns that were beyond our ...control that made me feel frustrated and helpless at times. Shelley was always there for me to offer her experience and to fight for me to get fair treatment through-out the proceedings. She is kind, truthful, fair, and honest. She was always very fast to respond and reviewed all the documents for me before sending them to me. Shelley was able to find case law for Employee Stock awards and also caught an error in the filed settlement regarding the stock that saved me a lot of money. I recommend her as an attorney that can fight for you and has the experience to deal with your case even if it is difficult like mine.

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Joshua Taylor

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Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shelley is an exceptional trial attorney who is always on top of things."

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Eric Debord

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

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

Associations

2024 - Present

Idaho Mediation Association

Member

2019 - Present

Idaho Bar Association Family Law Section

Member

2019 - Present

Idaho Bar Association Taxation, Probate & Trust

Member

2018 - Present

Idaho State Bar, Professional Conduct Board Committee

Chairwoman

2012 - Present

Idaho Women Lawyers

Member

1996 - 2019

Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Member

Education

1993

University of Idaho

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's Sixteenth International Conference on SBS/AHT in Orlando, Florida Post-Conviction

2017

Idaho Prosecutor's Summer Conference

Pretrial Motion Practice

2017

Idaho Highway Traffic Safety Summit

Testifying and Surviving Cross Examination

2016

Idaho Newly Elected Prosecutor's Course

Post-Conviction Relief

2015

Idaho Prosecutor's Winter Conference

Evidence

2015

Idaho Prosecutor's Trial Skills Course

Evidence

2015

Idaho Prosecutor's Trial Skills Conference

Jury Selection

2010

CART Certification for FBI Computer Forensic Experts

Effective Direct and Cross Examination Testimony of Expert Witness

2009

Idaho Prosecutor's Winter Conference

Prosecutorial Ethics

2009

CART Certification for FBI Computer Forensic Experts

Effective Testimony on Direct and Cross Examination

2009

Ada County Prosecutor's Advocacy Course

Presenting Expert Testimony

2008

Idaho Crime Against Children Conference

Jury Selection and Presenting Expert Testimony in Online Exploitation of Children

2007

New Prosecutor's Course

Idaho Sex Offenses

2005

Idaho Prosecuting Attorney's Association Winter Conference

Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse in Idaho

Publications

2011

Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association Idaho Search and Seizure Manual Revisions

Languages

English

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