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Shelley W. Akamatsu

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Shelley W. Akamatsu

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Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boise, ID
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

2404 W. Bank Drive #100, Boise, ID

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Practice Areas

6

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Divorce and Separation 25%

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Child Custody 20%

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Family 20%

20%
Mediation 15%

15%
Child Support 10%

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 29 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1996

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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Withdrawn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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Divorce & Separation (60) Child Custody (26) Family (15) Lawsuits & Disputes (10) Child Support (3) Mediation (3) Domestic Violence (2) Probate (2) Adoption (1) Debt Settlement (1) Employee Benefits (1) Estate Planning (1) Guardianship (1) Litigation (1) Uncontested Divorce (1)
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Advocacy (48) Practice Area Knowledge (43) Case Results (40) Recommendation (37) Professionalism (33) Communication Style (27) Responsiveness (24) General Knowledge (21) Compassion (19) Character & Conduct (17) Cost of Services (11) Trustworthiness (10) Payment Plans (1) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2020 | Divorce & Separation

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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.

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

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Eric Debord

Family lawyer | Dec 21

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"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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