Shelly Kay Perkins

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Shelly Kay Perkins

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at West Linn, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Mediation ... +3 more

1575 Burns Street, West Linn, OR

Virtual Consultation Available

About Shelly

Biography

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

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Family Law, Divorce, Custody and Parenting Time, Mediation Services, Estate Planning, Business Contract Law, Criminal Law

35%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Mediation 15%

15%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2022 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 29 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Perkin Law, LLC

1575 Burns Street, West Linn, OR, 97068

perklegal.com/

Online Presence

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Shelly Kay Perkins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | Cost of Services

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... cense of relief. I have refered her to several friends and have heard positive comments from them as well.

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...e the outcome. I met with Shelly and soon after that I was convinced that she would provide me with best representation. During the temporary hearing she was aggressive and put together a strong case for me such that the court granted me everything we asked for. I was given sole custody of the Child as well as the Marital home. During the divorce process she provided me a great support, advice and expertise one can ever get during the difficult times and kept me informed and updated as and when needed. After 2 long days of trial at the court and hours of telephone and email conferences with her I was billed very reasonably. Ms. Shelly Kay Perkins is the best Lawyer I have seen so far and I am very pleased with my overall experience with her Law firm.

Posted by Dave | December 04, 2014

Shelly Perkins

Shelly represented me for a domestic dispute with my children's mom over parenting visiting rights that their mother was withholding from me. Shelly did a fantastic job in presenting my case. Making sure she got my case in front of a Judge who she felt would best serve in judging the dispute. She w...on every facet of the case on my behalf, including a judgement for my legal fees to be reimbursed by the opposing party. I can not be more thankful to Shelly for her representation and I would strongly recommend her to any parent, particularly dads that have similar issues that they don't not know how to deal with.

Posted by Jim M | December 29, 2013

Shelly Kay Perkins THANK YOU!!!

Divorce is never easy. Shelly's guidance was superb! She represented me late in my divorce proceeding after my attempt at pro se representation failed in the 11th hour.Shelly was referred to me by two sisters who share a law practice in Oregon City (Thank You!!) Her hours / minutes billed are conser...vative and beyond reproach (beware the 15 minute type of attorney!) It's a small world, I have run into 3 or 4 people who know Shelly,and share my opinion, all have a high opinion of her,both professionally and personally. I did my best to represent myself with Honesty Honor and Integrity.Shelly continued to represent me in that fashion,even though opposing council exhibited the traits I detest most in a lawyer.(LYING SCUMBAG!) S. Kelly Shelly is sharp! I was lucky to have been represented by her.I will highly recommend her services if the opportunity presents itself. Shelly Thank You!!! My best Regards Jim M.

Posted by Larry | December 19, 2013

Divorce Process

Professional, listens,asks questions and forms a case plan. As would all lawyers, she asks for supporting documents to back the case. For my county , Shelly knew who the different judges were and what type of judges they were, which helped present the case. In court she was firm and kept the process... flowing, keeping derogatory remarks from the other side to a minumum. We were in court for a purpose, not to bash each other, and she seen to keeping us moving forward. When I first presented my case to Shelly Perkins, my main concern was my ability to pay for her services. We sat and talked about everything and came to an agreement that both, would protect her payment and at the same time I could manage. I had a previous lawyer that I felt he wasn't doing his job and didn't feel like he would fight for me. From the first time I met Shelly, I felt comfortable and I did see her fight for me and presented my case very well. We are still working on the final part of this process and overall, I'm very happy in the results. I wanted things to be fair and for the most part it has turned out that way. It would be hard to get much better. Great Job Thanks Shelly

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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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Michael Hallas

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Arusi Loprinzi

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

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 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

1991

Portland State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information

Languages

English

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