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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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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)
Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Terry | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
perspective
I found Shelly to be professional and well educated. Her advice helped me avoid the whole court process. This saved me thousands of dollars in fees to her and the court. She helped me negotiate an agreement that was much better than I had hoped, and actually allowed me to accept the end result with a...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Child Custody
Shelly was great! The empathy she showed made us feel like she really cared about the outcome of our case, and her superior knowledge of the law enabled a speedy resolution to our problem.
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014
Greatness...
Shelly Perkins has worked endless hours preparing for court and sending needed documents to other party. She continually made me feel calm and ready. Shelly Perkins is 100% professional and understanding. She never made me feel like my questions/ concerns were ridiculous. Shelly Perkins always ha...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2014
parenting plan enforcement
Shelly has been very responsive and helpful. She understood my needs and what was important to me. She explained things to me clearly. She was well prepared and organized for our court appearances. She handled communications with the opposing attorney effectively and efficiently.
Posted by Angela | January 13, 2014
Divorce
After 23 years of marriage this was my first and only divorce and need for an attorney. From my first consultation Shelly gave me very good advice about my rights to marital assests and posessions. There were times the unknown would drive me to the brink of insanity, and Shelly would calm me down and...
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