Shelley W. Akamatsu

If you become her client, she will focus on you and sincerely care about you to help you. She was ALWAYS on top of everything when she helped me with this case throughout the year. She helped me with my custody case. I am not from this country and I did not know anything about the family law in the U...S, I was in the desperate state one year ago and I did not have a lawyer at all after the 1st appearance. And then I met Shelley and now, thanks to Shelley, I am getting my 50:50 custody soon. She cares about her clients and will work for the best interest of you and your children before herself. I will recommend her to my family and my friends or anybody. Thank you Shelley.

Shelley came very highly recommend to me from a friend. I needed a professional to help me through my divorce with retirement, child custody, and child support. Shelley was a complete delight to work with, she made me feel confident in my decision making. I truly felt she had my best interest at hea...rt.

Shelley was recommended to me after i had met with multiple other attorneys, and right off the bat she made me feel completely at ease with my custody case. She was so informative and knowledgeable which made me even more comfortable. She honestly went above and beyond my expectations. She answered e...very email and phone call almost always right away, and always left me assured. I not only consider Shelley an absolutely honest and amazing attorney, but a friend now as well. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for help with their custody case!

Shelley was amazing during my whole custody process. While I was going through a hard time she made it so easy for me to focus on myself while she took care of the rest. She was honest and treated me fair and was very respectful. I would recommend her to anyone. She took me on as a client and you cou...ld tell she genuinely cared about my situation. I am extremely grateful she was representing me!!!!!!!!!

My divorce was nearing trial and I was, unfortunately due to circumstances, pro-se. I foolishly believed I could handle exchanging of paperwork and determining a custody agreement. Foolishly. It seemed as if every question I was able to get answered by the petitioners side lead to a rapid fir...e of more questions. I was in WAY over my head. I called some family friends to get a recommendation for legal advice. Our family attorney Jon Cox referred me to “one of the best attorneys he knows”(quoting), Shelley Akamatsu. I called her as soon as I got the recommendation, six days before my pending trial. I could barely formulate a sentence. Immediately I sensed a deep sense of empathy and compassion from Ms. Akamatsu. “Just breathe” she said with the soothing voice of a mother or trusted friend. She was able to see me within 24 hours. I was just as frazzled entering her office, so dazed I walked right past her office, twice. Shelley kept me focused and was able to reel me back in when I began to panic. She gave invaluable legal advice as I was too late to retain her. I have since discovered she has represented another friend. She too had only rave reviews. My biggest regret in my divorce was not marrying the wrong man, it was not getting Shelley Akamatsu on retainer immediately. Professional, hardworking, moral, classy, strong, and a solid advocate for justice. She is a superhero in her own right. Highly recommend. She will be my go to for any legal questions, and on retainer, and should she not be able to solve any issues that may arise in the future I have faith she will get me in the proper hands.