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Shelly K. Perkins founded Perkins Law, LLC in August of 2010. Prior to founding Perkins Law, LLC, Shelly worked as a Deputy District Attorney researching and preparing cases for trial, conducting hearings, and negotiating plea agreements. In addition, Shelly practiced family law and provided legal support for two small businesses. Shelly’s specialty in family law has seen her through the filing of hundreds of domestic relations cases and countless hours in the courtroom. Due to these prior experiences, Shelly is able to provide solid footing for her clients that face the unfortunate, yet inevitable, chaos that surrounds divorce, custody, parenting time, and support issues. Shelly’s business acumen, acquired during her dual undergraduate degrees in Business Management and Information Systems Analysis and applied during her multiple decade ownership of a small manufacturing business and law firm, lends itself well into complex divorces, business litigation, and contract formation.
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Shelly was formally sworn in as a member of the Oregon State Bar in 1997. She has been a member of the Multnomah and Clackamas County Bar Associations since 2011 and the Oregon Women Lawyers Association since 2016. She is the founder, owner, and primary lead attorney at Perkins Law, LLC, a thriving General Law Practice. Shelly previously served as a Deputy District Attorney for the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. Shelly has directly impacted the practice of family law through serving on the Uniform Trial Court Rules Committee for Oregon since 2020 and will continue until her term ends in 2025, which advises and recommends changes to the statewide rules for the circuit courts. Shelly presented at the Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals in 2020 on obtaining and evaluating financial information. In accordance with Oregon State Bar requirements, Shelly participates in continuing legal education throughout the state. Shelly has attended, almost yearly, the statewide Family Law Conference in Sunriver which provides continuing legal education and up to date practices for attorneys.
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
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Posted by Robert | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Child Custody
Child custody cases are of course always a time of emotions, and upheaval. After looking at the aspects of our particular case, Shelly quickly and efficiently came up with options for us. It wasn't a hurry up and wait...it was concise, and right now. I'm sure that wouldn't be true for all cases. ...
Posted by Darren | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Job Well Done!!
I have worked with Shelly on multiple occasions and she is a very experienced and thorough attorney. She communicates effectively while respecting the cost and time you have. Working together, we were able to come up with many great ideas that eventually gave me and my family a big win! Thanks aga...
Posted by Dan | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great Strategist
I think Shelly Perkins is a great attorney and strategist. I had an extremely complex case and during our first meeting she developed a strategy on how to deal with the situation. We followed that strategy for a year with lots of twists and turns along the way and at each junction she gave me solid a...
Posted by Molly | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Best decision!
After being in a relationship where my intelligence was insulted on a daily basis, for years-hiring Shelly proved to be the best decisions I’ve ever made. Going through a divorce is not easy, or fun, and I was emotional a lot.. Shelly kept things on a very professional level. Her and her team han...
Posted by Michael | July 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Consummate professional and expert
Shelly and her team were completely professional. She earned my trust and respect after what turned out to be just a brief time. I am completely confident that with her experience and expertise we would have prevailed had the situation lasted longer and gone to court.
"I practice as a domestic relations attorney as opposing counsel against Shelly in the Tri-County area. I have handled several cases where Shelly represented the opposing party. In my experience she's a professional and tenacious advocate for her clients. I believe a more important skill she possesses is the ability to work with her clients and opposing counsel to help her clients avoid the substantial cost and risk associated with fully contested divorce and custody cases when the parties would be better off working toward a cooperative resolution. I endorse Shelly's skills and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very experienced, well versed in the law and committed to resolving cases with her clients' best interests at heart. She is well thought of by the bench, and an accomplished litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shelly is a skilled advocate and fights hard for her clients. She is a true professional."
"I have worked with Ms. Perkins on several cases and found her to be knolwedgeable and experienced. She works hard for her clients and acts professionally at all times."
"I endorse Shelly due to her experience, integrity and knowledge in family law. She is highly regarded by her peers for good reason. She does an excellent job of advocating for her clients while maintaining professionalism in the legal community."
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2021
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2020
Best Divorce Lawyers in Gresham, Expertise
2020
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice Award 2018, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2020 - Present
Attorney, Uniform Trial Court Rules Committee
2010 - Present
Managing Attorney & Owner, Perkins Law, LLC
2010 - 2010
Associate, Garrison Law Group, LLC
1997 - 2000
Deputy District Attorney, Clackamas County District Attorney
2016 - Present
Oregon Women LawyersAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Clackamas County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1997 - Present
Oregon State BarAttorney Member
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information
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