Shelly Kay Perkins

Shelly Kay Perkins

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at West Linn, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation ... +2 more

1575 Burns St, West Linn, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 28 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

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Perkin Law, LLC

1575 Burns St, West Linn, OR, 97068

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Shelly Kay Perkins's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 118 reviews

Posted by Nathan | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

If you want your own lawyer to screw you, just hire Shelly Perkins.

Shelly was hired to help me fight a restraining order and help extend parenting time with my daughter. Not only did she have me spend tens of thousands of dollars trying to do so, she got all my parenting time removed. She continuously undermined my case and babbled in front of the judge to the poin...t he stopped listening to her and awarded the opposition everything they wanted. She doesn't listen, or explain anything. She just makes sure she takes your money over and over, and then sends you a final bill to finish off the back stabbing performance.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Skillful, honest, fair

Shelly is a great divorce attorney. She came highly recommended by a friend and she did not disappoint. She was great to work with. She's available when you need her but doesn't waste your time and money when you don't need her. My ex tried all kinds of antics during the divorce and she overcame ever...y single one by working the legal system in a strategic and honorable way, never sinking to the dirty antics she was fighting against. She was a far superior lawyer in court, knowing when to push, when to ask more questions and knowing when the best thing is to let things lie. She gave good advice on the types of documents to present in court, how to present them, and the actions and behaviors that can win a judges favor. With her help, the judge awarded nearly everything I asked for. I couldn't have imagined a better outcome.

Posted by Will | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You need Shelly in your corner...Call her now

I made many mistakes along the way in my divorce and seemingly inevitable follow up custody battle (8 years start to recent finish) The prolonged nightmare was the direct result of no lawyer and then a poor lawyer. When I hired Shelly I had no leverage and little hope of getting my kids into a bett...er situation. Over a period of almost two years, due to constant delays created by the other side and the need for a custody study, Shelly shepherded me and my case though a mess and didn't break the bank. She is efficient, smart and EFFECTIVE! Thanks to Shelly I now have Joint Custody, and the majority of parenting time, and I don't have pay my ex a dime. Oh yeah, and I'm a guy... Shelly got me Custody, Parenting time and no payments in Multnomah County in spite of a wishy washy custody study where the Dr. couldn't come to grips with the idea that I was the primary parent Bottom line, whoever you are, hire Shelly and do what she says. This will make the rest of your life better. Seriously, Call her

Posted by Jeff | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great, caring, and hard working lawyer.

I have had a few attorneys. Shelly Perkins was definitely in another league compared to them. She helped me to get full custody of my daughter. She never gave up, had a great attitude, very smart, and a true pleasure to deal with. You will definitely be satisfied with her work. She is nothing short o...f amazing.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Shelly was amazing

I was in trouble. My ex was keeping my son from me and nothing was fair or right. My case was so complicated and the opposing attorney was so mean, some attorneys wouldn’t even take my case. They told me it was an uphill battle to get anything and I might as well give in. Shelly immediately stepp...ed in and used the legal system the right way to help me. I now see my son 50% of the time and I got half of the assets too. I would recommend her to anyone with a tough case for sure.

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Shelly Kay Perkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Oliveros

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Hallas

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christian Scritsmier

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ms. Perkins is a highly skilled family law attorney based in Clackamas, Oregon."

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Arthur Knauss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Jennifer Sackett

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelly is a skilled advocate and fights hard for her clients. She is a true professional."

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John Moore

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lars Hubbard

Family lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arusi Loprinzi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ian Slavin

Child custody lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Kenneth Kissir

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Baker

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Divorce Lawyers in Gresham, Expertise

2018

Client's Choice Award 2018, 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 Lawyers

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Clackamas County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Attorney Member

1997 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Attorney Member

Education

1996

Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2020

Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information

Languages

English

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