Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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...uch a stressful time. Shelley is both kind and assertive—a rare and powerful combination. She is compassionate, encouraging, and always took the time to support me when I felt overwhelmed and hopeless. Her guidance gave me strength and confidence throughout the process. I truly felt seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Shelley to anyone going through a divorce who wants an attorney who genuinely cares and delivers results.

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Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Trusted Advocate During a Difficult Divorce

She was incredibly helpful, clear, concise, and professional through what became a long, drawn-out, and high-conflict divorce. From the very beginning, she took the time to explain the process in a way that was easy to understand and helped me make informed decisions during an emotionally difficult ...time. He r guidance was steady and strategic, and she consistently kept my goals -- and my children's best interests -- at the forefront. Thanks to her skillful negotiation and sound judgment, she was able to keep me out of court as much as possible, which saved both time and stress. Even when it initially seemed unlikely, she successfully ensured that I obtained a fair 50/50 custody ar rangement. I truly appreciated her professionalism, responsiveness, and calm approach under pressure. I would highly recommend her to anyone facing a challenging divorce and looking for an attorney who is both effective and compassionate.

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Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

Shelley was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of my divorce. From the beginning she clearly outlined my options and helped me navigate through them. She fought hard for me and supported me through this horrible time. She was compassionate, ethical and easy to work with. Also, she w...as professional with my ex. I highly recommend her.

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Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer/Mediator! Highly recommend!

Shelley was very easy to work with on my divorce. She is very professional, thorough, and prompt in responding. She is very considerate of client's concerns and works well with both parties. She is well qualified and will take great care of you! Very highly recommend!!

Posted by John | January 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

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Shelley W. Akamatsu

About Shelley

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Licensed in Idaho for 29 years

Licensed in New Mexico for 33 years

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Akamatsu Law PLLC