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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Location

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 6 - 10 of 58 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Very helpful!

Shelly and Jenni helped me develop an approach that worked for me and also addressed any concerns I had. They proactively provided me any insight and patiently led me through the process. They were responsive and efficient. I would hire Shelly and her team again.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Positive

It's been a great experience working with Shelly Perkins Law firm. Shelly was asset during my divorce and then again when my ex-husband taking me back over spousal support. Her experience and knowledge of the law and bold assertive demeanor provides comfort during difficult times. I would definitely... hire her again. I'm very happy with the outcome and highly recommend Shelly Perkins

Posted by James | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

World Class Divorce Attorney

Shelly Perkins is a fantastic Lawyer. My wife hired the most expensive roughest firm i town. Shelly matched them toe to toe. In fact Shelly was better, smarter and quicker at a lower price. Shelly has a great support team of staff and attorneys. While attorneys are not cheap, shelly was worth every ...dime. Shelly does a great job explaining the law and letting you know upfront and throughout the process what generally will go your way and what will not based on her knowledge and experience. Rarely is she wrong. I must share. I was in a deposition and the attorneys left the room. The videographer who videos depositions for a living leaned over to me and said Shelly is the best attorney in action he has ever seen. You hired a good one, he said. While you don't ever want to go the full distance in divorce to trial, if you have to Shelly is your best choice. Go ahead ask her how many times she loses for her clients that listen to her, rare if ever.

Posted by MERLE | September 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazed

I have written very few reviews and never thought I would write one for an attorney. However, I am still absolutely amazed at the speed, efficiency and above all effectiveness of her skills shown in handling my child custody and separation case. The outcome was much quicker and far better than I ever... imagined. I would highly recommend her to anyone and will definately hire her again should a situation arise. I have hired dozens of attorneys for different issues over the past 30 years and in 3 short weeks she proved to me to be the very best there is. Selecting her to represent me was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I sincerely feel like I owe her more than I could ever repay. What a breath of fresh air... I can not say enough to describe my experience with her and her team of professionals. I wish her the very best. Merle Thomas

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great asset the have on your side

Shelly was such an asset during my divorce. Her experience, knowledge of the law, and bold and assertive demeanor provided comfort during a difficult time. She was always professional and conducted herself with integrity. In times of urgency she made herself a available. I recommend Shelly to anyone ...going through a difficult divorce and/or custody battle.

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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

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Languages

English

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