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Shelly Cozakos is a highly respected Boise attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing individuals and families across the Treasure Valley. A Boise native, she is widely recognized as the go-to adoption and surrogacy attorney in Idaho. She began her legal career as a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, handling hundreds of complex cases that shaped her strategic, disciplined approach to the law. Shelly’s primary focus areas include adoption and surrogacy, estate planning, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, and select business matters. Her work is efficient, avoids unnecessary litigation, prepares thoroughly for court, and is strategic in her approach while remaining incredibly compassionate and understanding in her client’s situation. Shelly is a leader in the community and is an Idaho member of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Attorneys (AAAA) organization. AAAA is a highly esteemed organization vetting attorneys dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption and assisted reproductive law. In 2016, Shelly was a TWIN award honoree for the Women and Children’s Alliance. |
If you’re looking for a law firm in Boise’s Metropolitan area or Treasure Valley, you’re probably dealing with something important and time-sensitive.
At Cozakos & Centeno Law, we don’t just “handle cases.” We step in when situations are complex, contested, or too important to get wrong. Whether you’re navigating probate, facing a family law issue, building a business, or working through an adoption, our team brings both legal strategy and real-world experience to the table.
We serve individuals and families across Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley, with a focus on clear guidance, strong advocacy, and outcomes that protect what matters most.
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“Shelly is the only attorney I work with (both professionally and personally) and also the only attorney I feel confident to refer clients. She has been providing legal services for my company for 13 years and knowing I can completely trust and rely on her has brought peace during times of extreme stress. Shelly is strong but also caring, and able to think ahead in a case and plan accordingly. She is excellent dealing with highly emotional clients and has a calming presence in times of crisis. Having utilized Shelly’s legal services both professionally and personally, and knowing others that have used her services as well, I know she is incredibly competent in several areas of the law. I have told many people about Shelly and always describe her as ‘brilliant and the only attorney I feel comfortable working with.’”
