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My practice is dedicated entirely to criminal defense in the state of Idaho. I began my career in Criminal Law as a prosecutor where I handled thousands of criminal cases and became familiar with how prosecutors and judges think and make decisions. I strongly believes every individual charged with a crime is entitled to not just representation, but a high-quality legal defense. I am committed to providing the best criminal defense services an attorney can offer.. In my part-time, I am a Captain in the Idaho Air National Guard where I serve as a JAG officer providing legal advice to the commanders of the Idaho Air National Guard.

My practice is centered on guiding innovators through the protection, acquisition, and/or commercialization of patent and trademark rights. Having IP experience in a variety of technology fields and spanning the breadth of intellectual property law, I counsel clients ranging from international corporations to start-up businesses. I earned degrees in Chemical Engineering and Law from the University of Idaho.  I am an advisory board member for the Department of Chemicals and Materials Engineering in Moscow, Idaho, and am also a member and two-time past chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Idaho State Bar in Boise, Idaho.  In 2016, I taught an Intellectual Property course at the University of Idaho College of Law.

My goal is to represent personal and institutional clients to produce the most favorable outcome which meets their goals in an ethical, efficient, and cost effective manner.  I have practiced a wide variety of civil law, litigation, trial work, in Idaho for 35 years, and in Wyoming for 25 years.  I welcome the opportunity to serve new clients with their legal needs.  My problem solving approach seeks to quickly identify and get to the heart of a dispute or issue and seek a reasonable and fair outcome advantageous and acceptable to the client, not to prolong,aggravate, or increase difficulty or expense.

Ms. Huskey is an Idaho attorney with over 15 years of experience in general civil and commercial litigation. She has represented clients on a wide range of issues, including tort liability, contract disputes, professional malpractice, real property disputes, employment law, anti-trust, securities and constitutional issues. Ms. Huskey distinguished herself early on in law school as the recipient of the 2000 Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing. She then gained her experience working with several of the large firms in Boise and clerking with the United States District Court for the District of Idaho.

Mr. Jacobson began his legal career clerking for the Honorable Darla S. Williamson, Fourth Judicial District, State of Idaho. Following clerkship, Mr. Jacobson joined the firm of Sasser & Inglis, P.C. as an associate, and later became a partner in the firm of Jacobson & Jacobson, PLLC. He currently practices law as the managing partner of Sasser & Jacobson, PLLC.. While in law school, Mr. Jacobson interned in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho, where he co-authored briefing submitted to an en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Jacobson was a student editor of an on-line international law publication entitled The German Law Journal, which is edited by Washington and Lee School of Law Professor Russell Miller.. Mr. Jacobson is the author of Through the Looking Glass: Sustainable Development and Other Emerging Concepts of International Environmental Law in Gabcikovo-Nagymaros Case and the Trial Smelter Arbitration published in Transboundary Harm in International Law: Lessons from the Trail Smelter Arbitration, Cambridge University Press (2006).. Mr. Jacobson has represented large and small corporations, as well as individuals in various business and litigation matters.

Mr. Conrad J. Aiken, a partner in the Boise Racine Olson Law office and a member of the Banking and Finance Practice Group, is an experienced banking lawyer with particular expertise in commercial financing and litigation, including loan documentation, secured transactions, and real estate matters, and in enforcement of creditors’ rights in loan workouts, foreclosures, and bankruptcy.  His clients include national, regional, and community banks, affordable housing lenders, and private lenders.  He also enjoys a practice handling wills and probate matters.. Prior to joining Racine Olson in 2001 Mr. Aiken was senior corporate counsel for U.S. Bancorp and its predecessor Idaho bank from 1981 to 2001.  From 1970 to 1977 he was house counsel for Fortune 500 companies in Denver and Louisville where he handled legal issues affecting those companies, including products liability, franchising, trademarks, antitrust, commercial sales and warranty litigation, and corporate planning and drafting.. Mr. Aiken has been recognized by his peers for his banking law expertise in Best Lawyers in America and has regularly lectured on banking law topics on behalf of the American Institute of Banking.  He has also lectured to college students and professionals on loan documentation and secured transactions, construction law, and antitrust law, and served on the Idaho Lawyers’ Committee to advise the Idaho legislature concerning adoption of the 2001 Revisions to Article 9 of the UCC.. Born and raised in Ohio, educated at Wittenberg University (B.A. 1966) and Duke University (J.D. 1969), Mr. Aiken first came to Idaho in 1969 to serve a one-year term as a judicial law clerk to Justice Allan Shepard of the Idaho Supreme Court.  He and his wife of over forty years have two grown children and three grandchildren.  Mr. Aiken is active in his community, having served as a member of the Idaho Management Committee for U.S. Bank, and for many years as a teacher and elder in a local Baptist Church.  He enjoys golf, running, sports of all kinds, and being with his family.

Mr. Beckham's specialty practice is focused on trial work in criminal and custody disputes, state appeals, as well as military discharge upgrades and appeals to military discharge review boards.. As a trial lawyer, including service as a former Chief Public Defender and Deputy Criminal Prosecutor, Mr. Beckham brings a wealth of experience as a miltary discharge upgrade lawyer who is licensed to practice by the Idaho State Bar and District of Columbia Bar. Brandon Beckham is a 2006 graduate of Boise State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.  Mr. Beckham continued on with his education, earning a Juris Doctor (JD) from the the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law in 2009.. Mr. Beckham's strong commitment to social justice led him on to theological studies at Liberty Theological Seminary, where he completed an MA in Theological Studies that culminated in a Master of Divinity (M.Div) in 2014 and a Th.M in Theology, from Liberty University School of Divinity (2016). Following graduation from law school, Mr. Beckham served as Tribal Public Defender for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, for approximately 18 months from 2010-2012. Between 2018 to 2020, Mr. Beckham has served as a deputy criminal prosecutor in Boise, practicing as a Boise criminal attorney representing the community through prosecution of crimes.

Mr. Band has a broad practice with an emphasis on civil litigation of all sorts, contracts, and intellectual property. Mike’s education and experience provide him with a particularly well-rounded perspective on the contours of the legal landscape. Prior to joining the firm, Mike gained experience serving as an intern with the United States Marshals Service, an extern with Idaho Legal Aid Services of Boise, and as an extern law clerk for Chief Judge for the U. S. District Court for District of Idaho, the Honorable B. Lynn Winmill.. Mike’s practice areas include – but are not limited to – the following:

Military attorney with 34 years of courtroom experience.  Mr. Todd began as a USAF JAG officer and then continued in military law practice after separation from the service as a civilian attorney focusing on military related cases.  Now handling mostly military divorce, child custody modifications and military pension divorces.

Max represents the small businesses of Idaho. With hands-on experience in both law and business, Max understands the legal complexities and entrepreneurial ingenuity it takes to run a business.. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Max spent nearly a decade working as a landman in the exploration and production (E&P) sector of the Oil & Gas Industry. Max performed patent to present title research and leased mineral rights on land developed for petroleum and natural gas exploration in Colorado, Texas, California, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. Max has spent many years traveling around the Western United States, largely in agricultural regions, where he obtained a unique appreciation for the land and the natural resources we hold so dear.. After his experience in the private sector, Max received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Idaho College of Law. Max spent his first year of law school in Moscow before moving to Pocatello for the summer and clerking for the Honorable N. Randy Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. After moving to Boise to finish his legal education, in his final year of school Max clerked for the Honorable B. Lynn Winmill of the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho.. Max loves recreating in the beautiful outdoors of Idaho. Whether it’s hiking and camping, playing at many of Boise’s amazing parks, or hunting in the great wilderness of Idaho, Max has made the Gem State his home.

Martindale Hubbel AV rating for over 15 years.

Margo’s practice focuses on general civil litigation, including business, construction, and commercial law.  Prior to joining Angstman Johnson, Margo spent five years as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in both Lewiston and Payette, Idaho.. Margo earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law.  Prior to law school, Margo majored in Communication and Political Science, earning her Bachelor degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.. While attending law school, Margo was involved with, and held a secretary position with the Student Bar Association.  She was also the co-president of the Women’s Law Caucus and a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.  Margo also participated in Touro Law study abroad program, where she studied in China and took courses in Chinese law and international criminal law.. When Margo is not in the office she enjoys skiing, hiking, and going to trivia night.

M. Sean BreenSean Breen grew up in Idaho and is a graduate of both Idaho State University and the University of Idaho. Sean is retired from the United States Army having served our country for over 23 years. Sean is an experienced trial attorney who began his practice in 1994 after clerking at the U.S. Department of Justice, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Department of Energy.Sean now primarily practices in domestic relations (or family law) but also handles general legal matters (e.g. contracts, non-compete agreements, business formation, landlord tenant, probate, employment, personal injury, workers comp, etc.). Sean has litigated hundreds of civil trials in southern Idaho involving a number of different legal matters.Sean and his wife, Lora (who is also a senior Army officer and an attorney) helped co-found Anser Charter School; Idaho’s first service-oriented and community-based K-8 public charter school. They spent several years helping the school plan and organize the purchase and remodel of the school’s current facilities. Sean also participates in numerous other service-oriented activities including the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (IALL), Recreation Unlimited (Bogus Basin’s adaptive ski program), and Boise’s downtown YMCA. He also volunteers his time through coaching soccer, baseball, tennis and other youth sports programs. Sean spends many summer afternoons rafting Idaho’s wild and scenic rivers in the summer and skiing Idaho’s mountains in the winter.ATTORNEY'S CURRICULUM VITAE:M. Sean Breen, Sr., born in Austin, Texas in 1963. Grew up in Idaho from 1966 to the present.EDUCATION:Idaho State University (Bachelor of Arts with honors) 1986; University of Idaho College of Law (Juris Doctorate) 1994; William Mitchell College of Law (visiting student Spring 1994).MEMBERSHIPS:Idaho State Bar admitted in 1993 (Member of the Family Law, Litigation, and Professional Ethics Sections); American Inns of Court, Barrister (Eagle Rock Inn); Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (IALL), Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA).EXPERIENCE:Major (Retired) U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. Partner, Manweiler, Breen, Ball & Davis from 1999. Environmental law and regulatory compliance work at the Idaho Nuclear Laboratory (INL) 1993-1995. Private practice in Idaho Falls, Idaho from 1995 - 1999. Legal clerkships at the U.S. Department of Energy, Minnesota Attorney General's Office and U.S. Department of Justice.PRESENT PRACTICE:Representation largely focuses on domestic relations and family law matters (e.g. divorce, child custody, support, adoption, guardianship). Also conducts legal reviews and litigates the validity non-competition agreements, represents injured workers and other persons injured by the negligence of others.REPORTED CASES: Frieburger vs. JUB Engineers, Inc. 141 Idaho 415 (2005). This Idaho Supreme Court case establishes the legal precedent under which non-compete agreements are analyzed under Idaho law.

Kira specializes in products liability, professional negligence, and personal injury litigation. She also has diverse experience serving as litigation counsel for individuals and companies of all sizes and in a variety of contexts, including business torts, fiduciary relationships, and a range of contract disputes.

Kerry’s legal career in Idaho started as lead prosecutor for the City of Nampa with a focus on domestic violence cases. She spent ten years working in private practice in Nampa as a family law attorney and child custody mediator. Prior to joining the firm, Kerry served for three years as a magistrate judge in Canyon County. Kerry was awarded the Idaho State Bar Denise O’Donnell Day Pro Bono Award in 2012, the Idaho State Bar Outstanding Service Award in 2014, and served as Third District Bar Association President from 2012-2013.

Justin’s legal practice primarily focuses on commercial litigation, real estate, business law, personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. Justin is admitted to practice within all courts of the State of Idaho.. EducationJustin received his Juris Doctorate from Concordia University School of Law in 2016. While attending law school in the evenings, Justin worked for the Idaho Department of Corrections serving as a Felony Probation/Parole Officer. In that capacity, Justin supervised a General caseload and participants of Ada County’s Veterans Treatment Court.. ServiceJustin was a soldier in the United States Army from 2004 – 2012. Justin served two tours in Iraq as a combat engineer searching for and eliminating improvised explosive devises to ensure safety and mobility for all coalition forces as well as the civilian population. Justin received numerous honors and awards for his service. Justin continuously gives back to the Veteran Community by serving as the Co-Chairman of the Idaho Military Legal Alliance. He continues to serve in the IMLA wills clinic alongside Concordia University School of Law.

Joshua graduated in the top third of his class at Hamline University School of Law and he brings a wealth of insight from his 12 years of practicing law in the Treasure Valley.

Joshua C.P. Reams is an Partner with The Elder Law Group of Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group. Joshua’s practice is focused on estate planning and long term care for seniors. He received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Northwest Nazarene University and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Willamette University College of Law, where he graduated as Class Valedictorian. During law school, he was a member of the Willamette Law Review and the Moot Court Board receiving the Bruce Spaulding Award for Trial Advocacy and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award.. Joshua is an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration as well as a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Trust and Estate Professionals of Idaho, the Oregon State Bar (member, Elder Law Section, Estate Planning and Administration Section, and Taxation Section), Idaho Bar Association, the American Bar Association (member, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section) and the Boise Estate Planning Committee. Joshua is also on the Board of the Alzhiemer's Association: Greater Idaho Chapter.. Joshua is licensed to practice in Oregon and Idaho.

Jordan Roeske is licensed to practice law in Idaho and Oregon. Jordan is a dedicated attorney who is passionate about exceeding client need and ensuring all participants gain an adequate level of understanding regarding their legal inquiry.. He graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law where he gained a JD with an emphasis in Business Law and Entrepreneurship. In addition to providing business and tax assistance, Jordan enjoys and excels at legal research. He values practicing law because it allows him to work with clients to produce positive results for themselves and their companies.

Joe grew up on a farm in Southeast Kansas. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Electrician. After his military duty, he attended Washburn University School of Law and graduated with Dean’s Honors. Joe earned a Natural Resources Law Certificate as well as an Advocacy Certificate upon graduation.. Prior to joining Tolliver Law Firm, Joe practiced law at Crowley Fleck PLLP in its Billings, MT office where he focused on natural resources law and civil litigation. Joe’s experience includes drafting oil and gas title opinions, drafting mining title opinions, mining claim disputes, federal oil and gas lease re-instatements, title curative, eminent domain, quiet title actions, and general civil litigation matters.

Joe (“JoJo”) Harrington has been a lifelong Boise, Idaho resident. Joe became a licensed attorney in September of 2019, and since then has gained meaningful experience advocating and fighting for his clients. Joe has a blue-collar, hard-working approach to litigation which has already helped him to have great success in achieving his clients’ goals and safeguarding their interests. Coming from an athletic background, Joe is extremely competitive and cares passionately about achieving his client’s goals. Joe’s style to litigation is to be respectful to all, but back down to no one. Joe places his client’s interests above everyone else’s, and is willing to argue their positions. Joe understands that litigation is an adversarial process that is very expensive for his clients, and therefore he is driven to get his clients the result they want and does not worry about making friends along the way.. Joe’s devotion, passion, and commitment to family law has given him an early amount of success upon which he strives to grow and establish himself as one of the top family law lawyers in the Treasure Valley, like the partners in his firm. Although Joe may not be able to tote years of family law experience, Joe is the one working early mornings, late nights, and on the weekends, to make sure his clients are looked after and good work is being done in their case. A testament to Joe’s character and performance can be seen by the fact that he became an attorney at only 25 years of age.. Joe has been an Associate with Marcus, Hardee, Piñol & Davies, LLP since 2019, and specializes in all aspects of family law. Clients can attest to the fact that he is an extremely hard worker who is aggressive through litigation when necessary, but always advocates for an amicable resolution when in the best interests of his client. Joe will work tirelessly for his clients and is an excellent communicator throughout the entire process. Joe is very fortunate to have great mentors in Dan Hardee, Greg Hardee, Rich Piñol and David Kracke.

Jeff R. Sykes represents businesses and individuals with legal problems and in litigation matters  involving employment, contracts, insurance, personal injuries and real property.  Mr. Sykes has 20 years experience as a litigation attorney. He received recognition from Best Lawyers®for his legal expertise in employment law.  Mr. Sykes served on the Board of Directors of the Human Resource Association of Treasure Valley (HRATV), and he is a member of the national association Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  He has served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA Youth Government Program and as a Judge Pro Tem for the YMCA Youth Court.  Mr. Sykes is an active member of the Order of Barristers, the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Associated General Contractors and the Idaho Land Title Association.  In 2005, Jeff was honored as a recipient of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Accomplished Under 40” award.

Jared B. Martens provides high-quality legal solutions for people who need a criminal defense lawyer to represent them in matters ranging from a misdemeanor charge such as DUI to a felony charge of aggrevated battery.  At Martens Law Office, P.C., clients find a lawyer who cares deeply about their futures and who is determined to protect their interests.. Mr. Martens takes a problem-solving approach to the legal matters and provides candid, straightforward advice and counsel to clients.. For a consultation with attorney Jared Martens at Martens Law Office, call  or.

J. Grady Hepworth distinguishes himself with his passion for law, his love of serving others, and his strong work ethic. A trial attorney, Grady has trial experience representing clients in Ada County, Twin Falls County, and Elmore County. Grady also successfully argued before the Idaho Supreme Court in November 2019 in Smith v. Glenns Ferry Highway District, which protected whistleblowers' constitutional right to trial by jury.. An Idaho native, Grady graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in the top third of his class.  While in law school, Grady was a Senior Editor for the Washington Journal of Law Technology & Arts,as well as co-Champion of the 2017 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy Competition.  Grady gained invaluable judicial experience while interning with the Idaho Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho, and the chambers of Judge Richard C. Tallman for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  These experiences provided a strong understanding of the court systems in the Pacific Northwest at every institutional level. Prior to law school, Grady graduated magna cum laude from the University of Idaho, with a double major in International Studies and Political Science.  Grady held leadership positions for the Associated Students of the University of Idaho, the Martin Institute of International Studies, and the Sigma Chi Fraternity—both locally and as Undergraduate Representative to the International Executive Committee.. Outside the courtroom, Grady loves family, friends, and food.  Grady is an avid skier, and tries his best on the golf course.  Grady is excited to devote time and resources giving back to our local communities and serving the Great State of Idaho in any way possible.

In the 26 years I have been in practice, there have been countless times I have been asked "aren't you burnt out?"  My answer is always "I love my job!"  I can think of no other profession that allows me to interact with different people on a daily basis and be able to help others and also keep the competitive fire burning that has always been a part of who I am. My practice is now solely dedicated to those who are facing criminal charges. We will always initially discuss a person's case with them at no cost. If you are facing criminal charges and are unsure of the process and or your possible defenses, please don't hesitate to contact us at to set up a consultation.