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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1996
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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Jacqueline | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody Case
We hired Shelley for custody case. She was extremely communicative, committed , and more importantly she has integrity that goes beyond what you hope for in a lawyer. We were looking for full custody of my step-daughter and she went above and beyond to make it happen. We are grateful that we had Shel...
Posted by Niki | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Thorough, Kind and Efficient
Shelley was referred to me to assist with a child support modification. She was very thorough and able to direct me through the process in a diplomatic and kind way. She executed in an efficient way and did not waste my time or money. I appreciated her expertise and ability to get the job done withou...
Posted by Mary | February 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Simple and easy
Shelley from start to finish was prompt, easy to work with, and on top of what I needed. She was able to give me a lot of choices that I wouldn’t have considered otherwise and truly listened to what I needed and wanted. She also allowed me to go about the divorce process on my own time, which allowed...
Posted by Frederic | January 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A Calm Voice in a Stormy Sea
During a stressful time managing a difficult situation with the possibility of a change in custody, Ms. Akamatsu was a positively significant and balancing force. Not only was she referred by one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state, she proved her considerable mettle by helping me nav...
Posted by Kylie | January 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Couldn't have done it without Shelley
Shelley did a wonderful job getting me through the process of my divorce and custody case. She was key to negotiating/dealing with my high conflict ex and made an extremely stressful process easier to handle. She was very efficient, highly experienced, knowledgeable, and so responsive that she made...
"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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