Shelly Kay Perkins

Shelly Kay Perkins

4.8
Rating: 9.0

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 6 - 10 of 29 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Katie | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Made a hard process simple

Shelly and her team are amazing to work with. Shelly is very direct and upfront with the path we needed to take. She was always thinking of the best approach for our case and for me personally. She often emailed me on weekends or called me personally after hours with things came up along the way. ... Laura, her assistant (Attorney) was so great to work with too. She is kind and comforting. Her follow through was always spot on when she needed to run something by Shelly. Overall, divorce is not for the weak of heart. Many ups, downs, tear and emotions. Shelly and her firm handled me with gentle yet professional hands. I would highly recommend this team.

Posted by Jason | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A life saver

Being a man in a custody battle is a hard position to start from. First off, Shelly listened to everything I had to say. She was realistic. I was not sent in with a false set of expectations. She was always prompt. She also always consulted me before she acted on my behalf. Her experience with compet...itive attorneys showed. I was able to get the best result for my child first and then myself. The supporting staff that she has is also a godsend. Very helpful and very friendly. I would shut her to imagine the position that I would be in without her help, guidance, and counsel. I recommend her to anybody in this situation. She didn’t charge me for things that normal lawyers charge for. She not only made me feel like she was in my corner but she proved it.

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. ...I do believe that she and her staff had my family's best interests in mind. It was obvious within moments that her staff was professional, thoughtful, and well meaning. Our paperwork was prepared carefully, and expeditiously. I'm sure that we did not have the most important case for her office...but not once did it ever feel as if we were taking up anyone's time. I would suggest that if you need an office that cares, has attention to detail, knows the needs of its client, and obvious experience in child custody cases...look no further than Perkins Law.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Fair, efficient and very effective!

I retained Shelly to help me through a lovely divorce and child custody matter. Good times! Shelly is a direct communicator and clearly articulates risks and timelines. She organized herself and her team very quickly and provided me with the expert guidance and representation I needed during a rather... challenging time. When I needed something urgently, she responded with urgency. I absolutely recommend working with Shelly if you want fair, honest, direct, and effective representation! A++

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer Ever!

Shelly Perkins went above and beyond to represent me in my custody case. Countless hours were spent in the preparation of my case and she was no nonsense in her manner and told me what I needed to do every step of the way in order to get the results I wanted from my case. She was a fighter all the wa...y and stood up for me and my child. She was very educated in the law and her advice was brilliant. I liked her strong personality and her directness. She was always a phone call or an email away morning, noon, and night with any questions I had. I would recommend her to handle even the toughest of custody cases where you feel all hope is lost. She will be your guiding light and get you more than you even thought possible. Worth every penny. Her knowledge and experience is the top in her field. I will be forever grateful for her and would give her 10 stars if I could.

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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:  9.0 (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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