Criminal Defense lawyers in Idaho

Firm: Law Office of John Alegria

5290 N Sorrento Dr , Boise , Idaho 83704

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Tatum McBride Law, P.C.

1755 N Westgate Dr , Boise , Idaho 83704

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Ryan Tatum grew up on a farm and ranch in central Oregon where he learned the importance of hard work. He moved to the Treasure Valley to attend Northwest Nazarene University and also attended Boise State University. He worked for the Payette County Sheriff’s Office from 2005 until he left in 2013 to finish his undergrad and attend law school. While at Payette County, Mr. Tatum worked as a Detention (jail) Deputy then as a Patrol Deputy. Mr. Tatum was a Field Training Officer, Breath Testing Specialist, DUI Detection and Legal Update Trainer, and was certified in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A-RIDE). Mr. Tatum took calls for service of all types and specialized in DUI detection and testing. Many DUI impairments were due to alcohol, but Mr. Tatum also placed an emphasis on accurate determination of whether a driver was under the influence due to prescription drug(s) or illicit drug(s). Mr. Tatum was a resource to other officers dealing with suspected DUI-D (drugs) stops and administration of sobriety tests during Spanish language stops. Mr. Tatum led all in-county officers in both total arrests and DUI arrests in 2010, 2011, and 2012, yet he also strived to treat all individuals fairly, preserving not only incriminating evidence but also all evidence favorable to a defendant (exculpatory evidence). Mr. Tatum believed that his job as a law enforcement officer was to protect people, treat everyone fairly, and always tell the full truth about what had happened. In addition to local and administrative testimony, Mr. Tatum testified several times in federal district court on motions to suppress and at trials in cases resulting in sentences of greater than 30 years.. Mr. Tatum completed a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety from Capella University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in September of 2014. In August of 2014, Mr. Tatum began law school. During the summers following his 1L year, Mr. Tatum interned at Bublitz Law Office. Mr. Tatum was selected for a Summer Associate position with Bublitz Law Office following his 2L year.  In his 3L year, Mr. Tatum participated in the Criminal Law Clinic as a Prosecuting Extern through the Boise City Attorney’s Office where he worked a partial deputy prosecutor's caseload for academic credit. Like many law students, Mr. Tatum balanced studying and experiential classes with other obligations. These included staying involved in the lives of his seven children, a part time job, being a two term president of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society Student Chapter, serving as President of the Student Bar Association, and serving in church leadership positions. Mr. Tatum graduated in the top third of his class and was admitted to the Idaho State Bar in 2017.. In the fall of 2017, the Tatum family moved to Helena, MT, for Mrs. Tatum’s work. While in Helena, Mr. Tatum worked for the Department of Health and Human Services as a skilled and unskilled nursing home facility surveyor, auditing facilities’ and medical providers’ compliance with federal Medicare and Medicaid regulations as well as state regulations. When the opportunity arose to move back to the Boise area, the Tatum family did so and Mr. Tatum accepted a position with a Boise firm, where he practiced criminal defense and law enforcement officer representation.  In 2023, Mr. Tatum co-founded Tatum McBride Law, P.C., a firm dedicated soley to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges.  Mr. Tatum is a member of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to the closure of Concordia University Portland causing the closure of Concordia Law in Boise, he served as a mentor for law students at Concordia Law where he was also active with leadership of the alumni association.

Firm: Law Office of Stratton P. Laggis, PLLC

850 E. Center Street, Suite C , Pocatello , Idaho 83201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science in December of 2010. I went on to continue my education at the University of Idaho College of Law, graduating early in December of 2013, earning a Juris Doctor.. Most recently, my wife and I relocated from Moscow, Idaho, located in North Idaho, back to Southeastern Idaho where we grew up.  Being a local product from American Falls, and having participated in events in most Southeast Idaho communities, I am aware of the different communities, their composition, and their needs.  During my time in Moscow, Idaho, not only did I attend law school, but I also gained valuable experience working as an extern for the lawfirm of McCormick & Rokyta as a Public Defender.  My law practice with Kumm & Reichert, PLLC will focus on criminal defense, Driving under the Influence (DUI), family law, including divorces, custody, child support, modifications, and adoptions, and personal injury cases.. I am a member of the Idaho State Bar Association, and more importantly, I am a member of Southeast Idaho.  I look forward to the contributions that I will make and the people I will help through my representation in handling their case.  I am dedicated and committed to providing exemplary representation of my clients, whether charged with a crime or involved in a custody dispute.. I am also a sports enthusiast and participated in baseball, football, and basketball, which took me to many of the different communities across Southeast Idaho.  During my undergraduate studies, I met my wife, and now we enjoy outdoor and recreational activities all across Idaho, including hunting, bowhunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and skiing.  We feel very fortunate to call Pocatello home and to be so close to all of the activities we participate in and the people involved in our lives.

Firm: Minert Law Office

6126 West State Street , Boise , Idaho 83703

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Steve Minert is devoted to using his practice to help people through difficult and complicated legal issues.. PhilosophyAs an experienced lawyer, Steve Minert is well versed in setting goals, creating options, and crafting individual strategy for each client. Anticipating potential challenges and foreseeing solutions to each client’s individual problems is a significant part of each case plan. Experience in the courtroom and additional training in specific practice areas gives Steve a unique perspective and strong skill set. He truly understands the need to anticipate potential legal issues which may arise even years down the road.. EducationSteve graduated Cum Laude from Brigham Young University and also earned his law degree from Brigham Young University, where he was the first member of his class to be published in the Law Review, served as an Executive Editor of the Journal of Public Law, and participated in the national award-winning Moot Court program.. ExperienceSteve served first as a Special Deputy County Attorney for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (Phoenix, AZ) in the Vehicular Crimes Unit, then as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and later as a City Prosecutor for the City of Eagle, Idaho. Steve is admitted to practice law in the State of Idaho and began his private practice in January, 2009.. Published WorksSquare Pegs, Round Hole: The Fourth Amendment and Preflight Searches, 2006 BYU L. ., 6, 2006 ). AdmissionsSteve is a member of the Idaho State Bar Association and the United States District Court, District of Idaho.. Activities and InterestsSteve enjoys playing and watching all types of sporting events, singing and playing musical instruments, flying model airplanes, and going out to eat with his wife. Steve is an Eagle Scout and loves Ultimate Frisbee.. Contact Minert Law OfficeMinert Law Office represents clients throughout Boise, Idaho, and the surrounding area. To schedule a free initial consultation, call Steve Minert or contact him by e-mail. Please give us a call. We can help!

Firm: Advantage Legal Services, Stephen A. Meikle, Attorney, Pa

482 Constitution Way Ste 203 , Idaho Falls , Idaho 83402

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Have you been looking for legal assistance to fight criminal charges? You have come to the right place! At Advantage Legal Services PA, you can meet an experienced and knowledgeable legal team who will fight for you from bail and pre-trial hearings to pleas and appeals.. We'll always invest time in listening to your concerns and offer emergency services whenever it is needed. Our legal team also work diligently to understand your needs besides rigorously looking at the facts of your case to provide maximum law support possible. Call us now to request a consultation.

Firm: Riley Law, PLLC

250 S 5th St Ste 820 , Boise , Idaho 83702

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Stephanie Ray Law

Po Box 2462 , Pocatello , Idaho 83206

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: ANDERSON PALMER GEORGE & WALSH PLLC

923 N. 3RD STREET , Coeur d Alene , Idaho 83814

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Rigby, Andrus & Rigby Law, PLLC

25 North 2nd East , Rexburg , Idaho 83440

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Attorneys of Idaho

10114 W Overland Rd , Boise , Idaho 83709

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Ryan became interested in law at a young age playing board games with his siblings. He was always the first person to read the rulebook and make sure no one was operating outside the lines. He was drawn to law school after a brief stint in the Boise restaurant and stage theatre scene. As a law student, he worked for the Nez Perce Tribe. There he discovered how much fun it is to fight government overreach, especially when the government is breaking its own rules. After school, he clerked for a District Judge in Payette, Idaho. He was able to observe the ins-and-outs of the criminal process and discovered his passion: Criminal Defense. From there, he found a career at the Ada County Public Defender’s office, where he was quickly dubbed a “trial cockroach” and took over 30 cases to trial over the next few years, winning more than he lost.. Ryan has been with Attorneys of Idaho since 2021 and is the Criminal Defense Partner. He is active in pursuing justice in-and-out of the courtroom as he is an active member of the Criminal Defense Legislative Committee that lobbies the State Legislature for criminal justice reforms. Ryan still loves going to trial, but spends his free time with his son and two dogs. He is an active potter, rock climber, and still dabbles in community theatre.

1048 N. 3rd Street , Coeur D Alene , Idaho 83814

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Lisa brings almost a decade of criminal defense litigation experience to the firm’s team.  She has spent the much of her career in a courtroom and advocates for and works to protect her client’s constitutional rights.  Lisa has partnered with Sean, a member of our team, on several complex criminal defense cases and teamed with Alexandria, another firm member, to work on challenging family law issues and involved family law legal proceedings.. After law school Lisa went into private practice in southern Idaho; while with her firm, Lisa practiced criminal defense law.  After a couple of years, she strategically chose to expand her legal acumen, and in 2009 Lisa became a prosecutor in North Idaho.  However, as a serious advocate for due process rights, Lisa returned to criminal defense work and became a public defender for a well-regarded public defender’s offices in the State of Idaho, the Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office.  This position required Lisa to spend an extensive amount of time in a courtroom trying both   misdemeanor and felony cases; thus, the courtroom has become a comfortable arena for her while also exponentially increasing her litigation skills.. In 2016 Lisa brought her years of experience back to the private sector and today litigates both misdemeanor and felony cases.  She has also extended her negotiation and trial skills to family law clients.  She is a valuable member of our team and is focused on our clients’ needs.. Currently, Lisa accepts State and Federal criminal defense cases as well family law matters, and she handles cases throughout all of North Idaho.

Firm: Bird Law Offices

554 West Sunnyside Road Suite B , Idaho Falls , Idaho 83402

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Since 1999, Ron Bird has dedicated Bird Law Office to helping good people in bad situations. Serving the state of Idaho including Idaho Falls, Boise, Pocatello, Twin Falls and Mountain Home, attorney Bird exclusively deals in criminal defense and is committed to your protection. When faced with possible criminal charges, you don't have time to research criminal defense attorneys in your area, you need someone who will fight for you NOW. As a former prosecutor, attorney Ron Bird is the aggressive representation you want on your side. Attorney Bird represents individuals involved in all criminal cases, including felonies, assault cases, DUIs, criminal traffic cases, and drug offenses. Call today for your free consultation!

Firm: Murray & Ziel, PLLC

770 S Woodruff Ave , Idaho Falls , Idaho 83401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Paul is a partner in the law firm of Murray, Ziel, & Johnston PLLC. His practice areas are primarily business law, general litigation, land use law, and criminal defense.. Prior to forming Murray, Ziel, & Johnston PLLC, Paul served in several legal positions in the Idaho Falls area. He served as deputy prosecutor in Bonneville and Jefferson counties. Paul gained extensive courtroom experience as a prosecutor including trying approximately 13 jury trials and successfully prosecuting a homicide. Paul also served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Gregory S. Anderson, the Honorable Richard T. St. Clair, and the Honorable Joel E. Tingey. Paul also gained extensive experience in private practice prior to joining his current law firm.. Paul graduated from the J. Rueben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. As a law student Paul was a Senior Editor on the BYU Journal of Public Law. Paul published two legal articles for the same journal and was an active member and volunteer of the alternative dispute resolution club. Paul also holds degrees from Brigham Young University in Economics and Ricks College in Business Management.. Paul was born and raised in Southeastern Idaho. He is a graduate of Rigby High School. Paul enjoys serving both the legal needs and the broader needs in the community. Paul has served as the past president of the Eagle Rock Inn of Court and is a member of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Paul is an active volunteer in his community and church. At the present time Paul is serving as a Scout Master.. Paul’s favorite activity in his spare time is spending time with his family.

Firm: Riggins Law, P.A.

P.O. Box. 5308 , Boise , Idaho 83705

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Ramirez-Smith Law

1603 12th Ave Rd. , Nampa , Idaho 83686

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Nikki Smith has a bachelor's degree in social work and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.

Firm: Wollen Law PLLC

1156 N. Orchard Street , Boise , Idaho 83706

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Nick Wollen is an experienced attorney who has been practicing law for over 20 years. As a former Ada County Public Defender, he understands how the criminal justice system operates and uses this knowledge and experience to give you the best defense possible. Now in private practice, Nick is equipped to take on both criminal and civil litigation and advocate effectively for you. Navigating the justice system can be difficult and confusing. Nick Wollen will fight for you to receive the best outcome possible.. Major Practice Areas:. - Adult Criminal Defense Law - Misdemeanor, Felony, Appeals. - DUI/DWP. - Juvenile Criminal Defense Law - Misdemeanor, Felony, Appeals. - Personal Injury. Memberships:. - Idaho State Bar- Fourth District Bar Association- Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers- Federal Bar Association, Idaho Chapter- United States District Court of Idaho- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Firm: Erekson Law Group, PLLC

1010 N. 3rd. St. , McCall , Idaho 83638

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

The attorneys at Erekson Law Office have years of experience solving complex legal problems both in and out of the courtroom. Our attorneys are committed to creating effective resolutions that best fit our clients' needs. If you or a loved one is finding it hard to navigate the legal system alone, please call us today. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.

Firm: Nate Peterson Law PLLC

355 W Myrtle St Ste 101 , Boise , Idaho 83702

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Nate Peterson provides legal solutions to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations; through counsel and representation in civil and commercial litigation. His Boise, Idaho based practice areas include business and employment matters, family law, criminal defense, and injuries to person or property.  He provides ethical and competent legal services to Idaho residents, and seeks to ensure that client objectives are best served by their legal rights.  Altogether, he is focused on providing legal solutions to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations; through counsel and representation in civil and commercial litigation. His practice areas include business and employment matters, family and custody issues, criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights violations.. Nate is a fifth generation Idahoan, born and raised in southern Idaho.  He holds a degree in Economics and minor in Political Science from Boise State University, where he was elected student body president. Upon graduation he gave the student commencement, and shortly thereafter served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in the former-Soviet Republic of Georgia.. Nate attended the Gonzaga University School of Law as a Thomas More Scholar. At Gonzaga, Nate graduated magna cum laude, served as an associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review, and served as editor-in-chief of the Gonzaga Journal of International Law. Nate was also the recipient of Gonzaga’s Morey-Maurice Award for service and leadership. Nate’s legal internships and externships during law school include the Idaho U.S. Attorney’s Office, the City of Spokane Valley City Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington, and Gonzaga’s Business Law Clinic.. Nate completed an appellate clerkship under Nevada Supreme Court Justice Mark Gibbons and a trial court clerkship under Idaho Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Richard Greenwood. Subsequently, Nate started his own private practice and became a Judge Advocate in the Idaho Army National Guard—he is a graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry School’s Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, the Judge Advocate General’s School Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course and the Advanced Officer Course at the University of Virginia located in Charlottesville, Virginia.. Nate served as a trial defense specialist in the Idaho Army National Guard by providing legal defense services to guardsmen facing criminal and/or adverse employment actions. Presently, he serves as the Brigade Judge Advocate in the Idaho Army National Guard 116th Brigade Headquarters where he advises the command on all military issues and manages a staff of judge advocates and paralegals. Nate is also a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association and the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Nate strongly believes in providing ethical and competent legal services to his clients and ensuring his clients’ objectives are best served by their legal rights. He works tirelessly so that his clients receive the full benefits and protections that are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and Idaho State Constitution, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. He is experienced in representing his clients through settlements, trials and appeals.

Firm: Travis Rice Attorney at Law, PLLC

107 S. Kimball Suite #265 , Caldwell , Idaho 83607

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I consider myself an affordable, hardworking, relatable, empathetic, honest attorney. I will work as hard as I can for each of my clients. I am a Wisconsin Native, but an adopted Idahoan. I grew up in a small farming community and never dreamed that I would find myself as a lawyer. Because of this I consider myself more relatable than other attorneys. I guess my journey towards becoming an attorney began as a teenager. I got into a little bit of trouble with the law, then I straighten up but unfortunately, I still had the reputation for being a trouble maker. That stigma drove me to understand how someone could potentially be wrongfully mistreated by the justice system or even convicted of something they did not do just based on their prior history. Because of this, I decided to get my GED, go to College at BYU-Idaho and eventually, go to law school at the University of Idaho-College of Law. If anyone knows what it's like to work hard it’s me! I literally started from the ground up, first working on a farm, then working my way into a classroom.. My legal experience began the same way. I got my first job at the Canyon County Prosecutors Office out of college. I worked as an intern scanning and digitizing most of the counties large criminal and civil cases. This experience gave me the insight into hundreds of cases and how they were prosecuted (which would help me as a defense attorney). I worked my way from an intern to a legal secretary. Here I learned how to draft legal documents, interact with other attorneys and learn the procedural system of civil and criminal litigation. I got accepted into law school and then worked for Judge Junneal Kerrick as her clerk, which allowed me to meet many judges and know their specific character traits. I gained a valuable reputation there for being professional, honest, and hardworking. I then obtained good enough grades to obtain a limited license and practiced law my final year of law school at Mimura Law as a Public Defender. It was there I learned that I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney. I loved my clients, and my clients loved me. So I decided to hang out my shingle and go out on my own.. In my personal life, I have a loving and supporting wife. I couldn't be happier in my marriage. We also have three rambuncious boys. They keep us busy and on our toes. We frequently spend a lot of time outdoors, we go camping, hunting, and fishing. However, most of the time my work keeps me pretty busy.. I consider myself an affordable, determined, reliable, professional, and honest attorney who will work as hard as he can for someone else. I have been there, and I can empathize with my clients. I give them all my personal cell phone number so they can reach me at any time. That includes day or night. I feel I offer the best overall legal criminal services in Caldwell absent the Public Defender’s Office. Please feel free to call me at.