Shelly Kay Perkins

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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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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

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

35%
Divorce and Separation 35%

35%
Mediation 15%

15%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%

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 28 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Perkin Law, LLC

1575 Burns St, 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 26 - 30 of 39 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Liz | July 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I would highly recommend Shelly she is an excellent attorney. She is very knowledgeable and responds quickly. Divorce is a horrible thing to go through but, with Shelly on your side you know you're in good hands.

Posted by Yovana | April 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

A cut above the rest

Shelly is superb! Shelly outshines the opposing council in professionalism, knowledge. fairness, demeanor ... and dare I say confidence? She simply has it and keeps it together! I honestly wish that I had used her services during my divorce many years ago. At any rate, I am so pleased with what ...she was able to accomplish with our custody case and will seek her expertise should the need ever arise again. I highly recommend her. Ms. Perkins is simply is the best.

Posted by SM | March 19, 2015 | Child Custody

Rock Star

I had a very difficult custody case. Shelly made my case very transparent to the court. She presented the facts in a matter of fact and respectful manner. In the court room she is confident, aggressive, but tactful. She is well respected amongst her peers. She knows exactly what she's doing! My ex-hu...sband (who is extremely arrogant) was visibly shaking after she started asking him very direct questions. I couldn't believe the questions she was asking him. It was very therapeutic for me to to sit there and watch him answer for his behaviors. The facts were presented and we won our case. This was a very difficult and stressful case for me to go through and I'm so thankful I had Shelly on my side. If you hire her - don't worry you have a rock star attorney who is a bull dog in the court room. She is the BEST!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

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.

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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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