Alexis Shimada - Salem, OR
Attorney at Shimada Law
Lawyers in Salem, OR
1220 20th St. SE Suite 105 Salem, OR 97302
Updated: 03/10/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Alexis received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Anthropology from University of Redlands in 2014. Alexis graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 2017.
During law school, she externed at the Marion County Circuit Court for a summer and clerked at a local Salem firm for two and half years focusing on post-conviction relief. She was a legal intern for the Child and Family Advocacy Clinic at Willamette, which allowed her to work with low-income individuals providing pro bono services for dissolutions and adoptions. She gained valuable experience in drafting pleadings and motions and in client communication. Alexis was also actively involved in organizations involving minorities, and is the former President of the National Asian Pacific American Law Students Association.
Alexis served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Marion County, from 2018-2023. Alexis’ motivation to become a CASA stems from her belief that no one should have to endure physical or emotional abuse. She believes that all members of a family should live in a loving and stable environment. These beliefs transfer to her passion to ensure that everyone has access to the legal system to make sure they are safe and their children are safe. She strongly believes that everyone deserves to have a voice and is committed to making that happen.
When she is not working, she enjoys Crossfit and teaching Crossfit classes, and spending time with her dogs, Java and Diego.
Education
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Legal Education
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Willamette University College of Law,
Salem,
Oregon, 2017
J.D.
Honors: Child and Family Advocacy Clinic, Legal Intern
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Willamette University College of Law,
Salem,
Oregon, 2017
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Non Legal Education
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University of Redlands,
Redlands,
California, 2014
B.A.
Major: Sociology & Anthropology
Minor: Government
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University of Redlands,
Redlands,
California, 2014
Past Positions
- Van Ness, Williamson, Law Clerk, 2015 - 2018
- Marion County Circuit Court, Judicial Extern, 2015
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2018
- Washington, 2018
- Utah, 2018
Other Affiliations
- National Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (President (2015-2016))
- Recipient of the "Liani J. Reeves Inspiration Award" by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association from Willamette University College of Law, (2016)
Reviews
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Consulted Attorney 2020Although I was unable to hire Alexis for my legal issue, I was impressed with her professionalism and while I spoke with her about my case, she was attentive, patient and informative with responses. I would not hesitate to hire her in the future with other legal issues. I feel that as a woman myself, I could be relaxed and treated as a peer and yet feel like I was in professional hands. Please give Alexis an opportunity to serve you in your needs.
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