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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1996
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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Mediation
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
So grateful Shelley represented me
I am beyond grateful for Shelley and the incredible work she did on my behalf at Akamatsu Law PLLC. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to fight for me and protect my interests and properties. She handled my divorce through mediation in under six months, which felt like a miracle during s...
Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
The only choice!
Shelley Akamatsu came highly recommended, and after our first consultation I immediately understood why. She set clear expectations from the start, was always available, and consistently responsive. She knows the law, shoots straight, and operates with integrity and class. From that very first meetin...
Posted by Jessica | March 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
The support I needed
Shelley has been spectacular. She took me on mid-way through my divorce case when my previous attorney changed jobs. She applied for supports I needed through the courts and gave me the knowledge and encouragement I needed to successfully make it through mediation with a good outcome. She also hel...
"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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