Shelly Kay Perkins

Shelly Kay Perkins

4.7
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 29 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 29 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

119 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 67 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Glenn | March 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Persistent

Shelly has been one of the greatest things that has happened in my life. I came to her a few years ago with a case that at the time seemed impossible for a positive outcome. She sat down with my wife and I and gave us her honest analysis on the situation. I listened to everything she told me to do in...cluding being completely honest with her. She stuck with my case and saw it through to the very end. Shelly is absolutely amazing at what she does. If you are looking for a fair shake at life, Shelly will forge the way for you. Thank you Shelly for all you have done for me and my family, I will never forget it or you. I wish you the best with all your success.

Posted by Christine | March 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Easy Divorce

Shelly was wonderful to work with and so helpful. She always looked out for my best interests. Everything went to plan and divorce was easy.

Posted by Dan | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Strategist

I think Shelly Perkins is a great attorney and strategist. I had an extremely complex case and during our first meeting she developed a strategy on how to deal with the situation. We followed that strategy for a year with lots of twists and turns along the way and at each junction she gave me solid a...dvice. Following her long term plan and guidance got me through to my ultimate goal, having my two girls safe and secure with me. I couldn't have done it without her and I would recommend her for any case but especially when it is complex and the deck is stacked against you.

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 Nathan | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

If you want your own lawyer to screw you, just hire Shelly Perkins.

Shelly was hired to help me fight a restraining order and help extend parenting time with my daughter. Not only did she have me spend tens of thousands of dollars trying to do so, she got all my parenting time removed. She continuously undermined my case and babbled in front of the judge to the poin...t he stopped listening to her and awarded the opposition everything they wanted. She doesn't listen, or explain anything. She just makes sure she takes your money over and over, and then sends you a final bill to finish off the back stabbing performance.

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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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