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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1996
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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Mike | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best!
I was referred to Shelley by another attorney I know who said she was "the best!" and a "great advocate!" amongst other superlatives and she certainly lived up to that billing! She was so great helping me handle my divorce case. She is an excellent communicator and very easy to talk to. She was al...
Posted by Erik | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Need Legal Advice? Pick Shelley.
I lost my mother to cancer in March 2021. I needed help sorting through the estate/probate process, and didn't have a clue where to start. Then I found Shelley. She was kind, honest, and professional. She explained all of the steps of the process beforehand and was very thorough. Shelley made the pro...
Posted by Sarah | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Best lawyer I could have asked for!!
Shelley was amazing in our case to terminate biological fathers rights and allow adoption by my husband. She was quick to respond, never left us in the dark and showed so much empathy and consideration towards my family. We couldn't have done it without her! She is great at what she does and has an a...
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...
Posted by Ashley | August 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
All the support I needed
Shelley was amazing in providing good feedback and helping me compromise on the hard decision in my custody arrangement. No one ever expects to go through this. I’m thankful I was recommended to her and she was very supportive in making me feel comfortable and happy with the outcome of the agreement....
"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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