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Shelley W. Akamatsu

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Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boise, ID
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

2404 W. Bank Drive #100, Boise, ID

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

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Child Custody 20%

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Family 20%

20%
Mediation 15%

15%
Child Support 10%

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%

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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Withdrawn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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Divorce & Separation (60) Child Custody (26) Family (15) Lawsuits & Disputes (10) Child Support (3) Mediation (3) Domestic Violence (2) Probate (2) Adoption (1) Debt Settlement (1) Employee Benefits (1) Estate Planning (1) Guardianship (1) Litigation (1) Uncontested Divorce (1)
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Advocacy (48) Practice Area Knowledge (43) Case Results (40) Recommendation (37) Professionalism (33) Communication Style (27) Responsiveness (24) General Knowledge (21) Compassion (19) Character & Conduct (17) Cost of Services (11) Trustworthiness (10) Payment Plans (1) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by John | January 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

As good as they come, stop looking, Shelley is the one.

There are a thousand adjectives to describe Shelley, but these are some of the most apt. Experienced. She was an Ada County Prosecutor for 26 years, she knows our local court system, prosecutors, attorneys, and judges inside and out because she has worked with them for decades, and trained many o...f them. Caring. I was referred to Shelley by a friend who worked with her, after my wife was arrested for felony domestic violence against me, in the presence of our young son. At the time Shelley was quite busy and unsure she could take my case, but after hearing my story of abuse, she made the time. Even though her only duty to me was to represent me in my divorce, she attended every one of my wife's criminal hearings, sitting by my side, supporting me. When I poured my heart out to the court during my wife's sentencing, Shelley was there. When I needed advice, Shelley was there. No non-sense. Shelley gets straight to the point. She will tell you what you need to do, and what you need to hear, even if you may not be ready to hear it. She will call a spade a spade, and she will call BS when she sees it. You can trust her to give you excellent advice at all times. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not hiring Shelley, one of the second biggest is not taking her advice. An Incredible Value. Shelley's goal is to give you the best possible outcome for the lowest possible fees. She could easily charge twice what she does and be worth every penny. The Best. I had no idea how find a good attorney, and I am incredibly fortunate to have lucked into Shelley. While going through the process of my divorce I found myself talking to many people "in the system". They all confirmed what I suspected, Shelley is one of the best attorneys in the state of Idaho. Do yourself a favor, skip the big firms with all the advertising. You may get a good attorney, but more than likely you're going to get a junior associate, who charges more than Shelley, with far less experience, who is incentivized to drag out your case to pad their hours. Shelley is the real deal, you can't go wrong, and you won't regret hiring her.

Posted by Linda | January 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence & Divorce

Shelley Akamatsu went above and beyond in helping in a very difficult situation involving domestic violence and divorce. She knew exactly what needed to be done and she did it! When things were hard to understand she explained, sometimes repeatedly, how things work and why. She was extremely patie...nt with me. When emotions were high, she was the calm, clear voice in the room. She is more than knowledgeable and very resourceful under pressure. She handled the attorney for the opposing side in a strategic and skilled way which made it much easier on me. I felt supported and understood at a time when everything was upside down around me. I could not have gotten through this without Shelley!

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"Shelley is an exceptional trial attorney who is always on top of things."

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Eric Debord

Family lawyer | Dec 21

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"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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