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 16 - 20 of 58 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Doug Jacobson | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Five starts is not enough for Shelly Perkins and her team

I want to be very clear on Shelly Perkins and Perkins Law Is the BEST. Her knowledge of law, judges, and crazy ability to organize and speak your truth is priceless. From the start to the finish this firm makes you feel confident and comfortable that you have the best team to get your custody/div...orce process finished. I came to Shelly after being at a much more expensive and very reputable firm that did not seem to get things finished. From the start of my case with a hearing that had been filed wrong by the previous firm to the trial she got right to the point. From the start She told me what we needed every single evaluation/idea that made my case. Divorce and custody is no fun. Let a good fun team of lawyers with Perkins law make it much easier.

Posted by Robert | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 Darren | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Job Well Done!!

I have worked with Shelly on multiple occasions and she is a very experienced and thorough attorney. She communicates effectively while respecting the cost and time you have. Working together, we were able to come up with many great ideas that eventually gave me and my family a big win! Thanks aga...in Shelly!

Posted by Molly | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best decision!

After being in a relationship where my intelligence was insulted on a daily basis, for years-hiring Shelly proved to be the best decisions I’ve ever made. Going through a divorce is not easy, or fun, and I was emotional a lot.. Shelly kept things on a very professional level. Her and her team han...dled everything! I hired Shelly after my ex offered me an amount in alimony that felt like a slap in the face. Without her I would not have received what was fair to me, and than some. I’m very appreciative to her and everyone there, and will most assuredly hire her again if life requires me to.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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++

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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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