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 31 - 35 of 39 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2015

Highly Recommend Shelly Perkins

I worked with Shelly over a period of about 4 months. She is very knowledgeable and thorough in her work. She was always very responsive to me. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for legal assistance.

Posted by German | December 18, 2014 | Child Custody

Kudos to Shelly at Perkins Law Office

I contacted Shelly at Perkins Law office to help me with a rather complicated and unusual custody case. Shelly took the case right away and demonstrated from our very first meeting a high level of professionalism and ethics hard to find nowadays. Her interest in the case was genuine, helpful and eff...icient. On one occasion, I had to deal with an emergency after her normal office business hours. I called her cell phone late that evening and she was there to give me advice without hesitation. She followed up later that day with an email to make sure everything was alright. Throughout this painful and lengthy process, Shelly kept me informed of all new developments, issues, concerns and potential setbacks. She also demonstrated a high level of compassion and sympathy. Shelly's knowledge of the law, the court system here in Clackamas County and opposing attorney‘s strategies are beyond just talent. This, in my opinion, requires years of experience, dedication and perseverance. If anyone is in need of a family law attorney and or is just seeking advice, simple or complicated, I recommend you contact Shelly at Perkins Law office. Her professionalism, ethics and efficiency will help your case immensely. Thank you Shelly for your outstanding work, sound advice and most of all…. Thank you for being a good soul in a challenging profession.

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 Jasin | August 27, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney Ever!!

Shelly helped me with a very messy uncooperative divorce. She was very professional and knowledgable. She is a very aggressive and straightforward attorney! Because of her I was able to get extra time with my kids. Not 50/50 but more like 43/57 which in Oregon is a miracle! She was very helpful t...hroughout the entire process! The financial portion took almost 2 years but she helped me through the entire process. Not only would I use Shelly as an attorney again I would recommend her to anyone I meet!!

Posted by Katie | March 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Knowlegable divorce attorney.

A great attorney! she gave me great legal advise and helped me get through the divorce process. Thanks for all your hard work!!!

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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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