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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
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Posted by Elliott | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
Posted by Toni | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Shelley was the best Divorce attorney
Shelley worked for us during our sons divorce He is in the Navy and had to be in California we were in Texas we talked to her on phone and emails and she got us all thru it step by step. I would highly recommend her for any type of legal action
Posted by BriAnna | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend!
Shelley has been a major blessing! Navigating my divorce has been a challenging experience to say the least, but I was supported and guided each and every step of the way. She is tenacious, caring, responsive, ethical, trustworthy, understanding, and very hardworking! She has helped me through my mes...
"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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