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Shelly Kay Perkins
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Biography
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.
Professional Activities
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.
When settling is not possible, you want an advocate who will step in and battle hard to preserve your rights and protect your family, Perkins Law will do just that. Under our watch, no one will take advantage of you!
When settling is not possible, you want an advocate who will step in and battle hard to preserve your rights and protect your family, Perkins Law will do just that. Under our watch, no one will take advantage of you!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
Criminal Defense
20%
Mediation
15%
Child Custody
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2022 2021
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Licenses
Licensed in Oregon for 29 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
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Shelly Kay Perkins's Reviews
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118 Client Reviews
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Case Results (79)
Advocacy (67)
Professionalism (59)
Recommendation (58)
General Knowledge (39)
Practice Area Knowledge (39)
Character & Conduct (29)
Communication Style (29)
Responsiveness (29)
Cost of Services (26)
Trustworthiness (18)
Staff & Support (16)
Compassion (11)
Payment Plans (2)
Punctuality (2)
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Posted by Naomi | March 23, 2015
Divorce help
Shelly did an amazing job handling my divorce case. When i went to her i was a little lost on how to make everything happen the way it needed to and she knew exactly what to do and how to make things so much easier for me ! She was very quick and professional and even working though a weekend to...
Posted by SM | March 19, 2015
Rock Star
I had a very difficult custody case. Shelly made my case very transparent to the court. She presented the facts in a matter of fact and respectful manner. In the court room she is confident, aggressive, but tactful. She is well respected amongst her peers. She knows exactly what she's doing! My ex-hu...
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2015
Best attorney in Portland
Ms. Shelly Kay Perkins is the best Lawyer I have seen so far. I would highly recommend her services for anyone in need of best representation and outcome. I contacted Shelly’s law firm when I was served with Divorce papers. I was overwhelmed and stressed out by the process and unsure of what may b...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2015
Awesome service
Shelly is a fantastic attorney. She's prompt with information and very clear when explaining options. She took my case seriously and did her best to secure a positive outcome.
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2015
Highly Recommend Shelly Perkins
I worked with Shelly over a period of about 4 months. She is very knowledgeable and thorough in her work. She was always very responsive to me. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for legal assistance.
Shelly Kay Perkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Ms. Perkins is a highly skilled family law attorney based in Clackamas, Oregon."
"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."
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"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."
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"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
1996
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Portland State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals
Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information
Languages
English