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5.0 /5.0
124 Client Reviews
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing lawyer
Did an amazing job with my case and consulted with the courts while on vacation.
Posted by Jonathan Foley | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
THANK YOU
My experience with my lawyer, was nothing but perfect. She was very professional, very understanding, and was very thorough with emails concerning the progress of the case.
Posted by Shauna | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The sweetest!!
Shelley is awesome and soo calming. I tell her how I feel and she listened to what I want and the pros and cons of each decision. I was able to get to an understanding and the situation resolved!!
Posted by Terry | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
MOST AMAZING COUNSEL AND PERSON!
Savvy, golden and knowledgeable are three words to sum up how great of an attorney Shelly is! I chose her because of her background in being a former prosecuting attorney. That experience alone shows that she can call “BS” on what is on the forefront in her cases. I gained an awesome attorney...
Posted by Nicole | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
My hero!
Shelley has been a God send! My case was very difficult and the odds were against me. Somehow Shelley got me everything I asked for. Her prices were reasonable and she demonstrated professionalism the entire way. I am so grateful to her!
"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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