Shelley W. Akamatsu

Shelley W. Akamatsu

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

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

2404 W. Bank Drive #100, Boise, ID

About Shelley

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Mediation 80%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support

5 years

80%

Fees and Rates

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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Withdrawn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

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5.0 /5.0

123 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 48 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent!! Best Decision I have ever made!!

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.

Posted by sherri | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

Shelly is truly the most kind, non judgmental attorney-person I have ever met. I was able to be open and honest with her without feeling judged. She was open and honest with me from day one. I had a bad ex that was just dragging this divorce along, and she kept at them until finally we got it done.... I received a fair settlement she assured that I received my settlement. She has reasonable rates and is fair about how she collects the payments. I am so very happy that she was y attorney not my exes. I would recommend her to my dearest friends and family.

Posted by Thomas | November 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Making the absolute best of a hard situation

Shelly Akamatsu’s became a literal light in a dark place with my divorce. There is something priceless in having someone stick up for you in ways you didn’t even know they could. There was never a doubt that I chose the right lawyer to take care of my divorce. I would an recommend Shelly to anyone ne...eding legal help.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best decision I could’ve made

I’m so grateful to have had Shelley as my lawyer. She was the tough lawyer I hoped she would be and always available to me through every step of the way. She took the time to explain anything that I didn’t understand. I could not imagine what Would have happened if I didn’t have her fighting for me ...in my case. If you’re looking for someone to go above and beyond for you and to empathize with your situation she’s the gal!

Posted by Elliott | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best experience ever!!!

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!!!!!!!!!

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Shelley W. Akamatsu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Taylor

Unknown lawyer | Feb 15

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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