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Jennifer Roark was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and raised in Hailey, Idaho. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Utah, graduating magna cum laude. After completing her undergraduate work, Ms. Roark earned her juris doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law.. During law school, Ms. Roark worked for the College of Law's legal aid program, representing lower income clients in divorces, child custody cases, guardianships, termination and adoption proceedings. After graduating from law school, Jennifer served as the staff attorney for the Honorable Thomas J. Ryan. Thereafter, Jennifer joined Gulstrom Roark & Govia, PC, representing clients in divorces, modificaitons, adoptions, guardianships and child protective services cases.  In 2016 Jennifer joined the firm Hamilton Michaelson & Hilty, LLP, where she continues her family law practice, and now includes other civil litigation in the Third and Fourth Judical Districts.  Jennifer is the President of the Board of Directors for the Third District Guardian ad Litem, a CASA program providing court advocates for abused and neglected children in our community.

Grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho, in a family of four children.  Traveled for several years before achieving a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Bachelor's Decree in Political Science at Boise State University.  In law school, headed moot court program and managed symposium edition of the Idaho Law Review.  Extremely dedicated to work and the people I work with.. After working in a large firm environment engaged in business and contract work, settled into a small, family-run and family-oriented firm at Gulstrom, Henson & Petrie, PC.  After witnessing the anxiety and lack of communication many individuals--including personal family and friends-- had with other attorneys in their family law cases, became committed to giving each client a high level of individual attention and education about choices in his or her case.. Outside of work, I enjoy river rafting, the outdoors, gardening and cooking for family and friends.

Brent B. Nielson graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, cum laude, in 2005 and was admitted to the Idaho State Bar that same year. Upon being admitted to the Idaho State Bar, he became an associate of the firm, Roy, Nielson, Platts, McGee & Schoettger of which his father, Brent H. Nielson, is one of the founding partners. In January 2008, he became a partner in the firm. He focuses his practice primarily on divorce, child custody litigation, child support establishment and enforcement, guardianships, adoptions, criminal defense, and estate planning/probate