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

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

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 | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Naomi | March 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce help

Shelly did an amazing job handling my divorce case. When i went to her i was a little lost on how to make everything happen the way it needed to and she knew exactly what to do and how to make things so much easier for me ! She was very quick and professional and even working though a weekend to... get my papers written due to a time frame . i was very impressed and grateful for her assistence , she will getting my recommendation for everyone i know! Thank you-

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014 | Alimony

Excellent Legal Advice and guidance

I was introduced to Shelly Perkins through my employer's EAP program. My issue was an Alimony issue due to a change in circumstance. Shelly was knowledgable on the subject, and referenced a substantive history in working on both side of the cases. She knows how to navigate through the court sy...stem, and was excellent in dealing with the other party's lawyer in a direct, yet professional manner. Highly recommended.

Posted by Stan | December 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Shelly Perkins is an excellent divorce lawyer

I feel that Shelly is a great lawyer. She requested the information she needed from me, always kept me informed what was going on and what communication she was having with my ex-wife's attorney. She always explained what she thought was going to happen and this helped me be prepared and also calm ...down. The divorce hearing went like she thought and now we are just waiting for the attorney fees hearing coming up soon. I would not choose another lawyer if I had to go through this whole thing again.

Posted by Steven | December 04, 2014 | Alimony

Termination of spousal support obligation.

Shelly did an incredible job of negotiating a settlement of eliminating my spousal support obligation of $3,200. a month. She is an expert in family law. A very trustworthy attorney who gets the job done in a timely manner. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Dave | December 04, 2014 | Child Custody

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.

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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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