John Cutler Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Idaho Falls

Mr. Cutler has 30 plus years’ experience having graduated from Brigham Young University’s, J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1989. Immediately following law school Mr. Cutler served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Robert G. Mooreman, Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona. As a law clerk Mr. Cutler further polished his legal research skills and learned how judges view cases and what helps them make their decisions.. In 1991, Mr. Cutler joined the Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Office, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, as a deputy prosecuting attorney. As a deputy prosecutor, he handled both misdemeanor and felony prosecutions and tried numerous jury trials. Mr. Cutler also spent a significant time prosecuting and trying Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases.. In 1995 Mr. Cutler took his clerkship and prosecution experience into private practice. First, with the law firm Cooper, Wetzel, Avery, and Lee and then in 2003 opening his own law firm, the Cutler Law Office, P.A. The Cutler Law Office, P.A. is primarily a criminal defense litigation firm, with an emphasis on the area of DUI defense. Mr. Cutler has had numerous jury trial in State and Federal Court along with numerous motions to suppress evidence and other motions. Mr. Cutler is also a member of the Federal CJA Panel and is appointed to represent people charge with federal crimes.. Mr. Cutler seeks to educate himself with frequent attendance at seminars on criminal defense, DUI defense and trial skills. Mr. Cutler has completed both the Student and the Instructor’s Courses of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) “DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing” and is a qualified practitioner and instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Mr. Cutler believes that knowing how law enforcement is supposed to do their job helps both in analyzing and preparing a case and cross examining the officer on the stand.. Mr. Cutler has also been recognized by his peers with an AV Preeminent professional rating by Martindale-Hubble and has a “Superb” 10.0 rating by . His clients have also given him the AVVO Clients Choice award for 2017 and 2018. Mr. Cutler also stays active in his profession by participating on the board of directors for the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Federal Defenders’ Services of Idaho and is the State Delegate for the National College of DUI Defense.. Mr. Cutler enjoys his work and helping people with their problems. He wants to put all his experience, education and skills to use in defending you and your reputation.. Mr. Cutler was born and raised in Long Beach California where he loved the outdoors, camping and backpacking. He now loves the outdoor opportunities Idaho has to offer and his 10-minute commute. He is married (33 years and counting), with four child, and four grandchildren (and counting).. Education:• B.S. in Accounting, Brigham Young University, 1986• J.D. in Law, Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1989. Court Admissions:• All Idaho State Courts• Federal District Court of Idaho• Federal District Court of Arizona• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Professional Organizations. Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. National College of DUI Defense (Currently Idaho's State Delegate). Founding Member - DUI Defense Lawyers Association. National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers (Idaho)