Idaho Lawyers

J.J. Despain is a managing attorney in Boise for W&O’. He is admitted to the Colorado State Bar and practices mostly family-based and employment-based immigration law. J.J. has represented clients in over 100 interviews with USCIS. He has participated in events at community centers in both Utah and Idaho to present issues in immigration law and speak about the many possibilities available to potential clients. J.J. graduated from Brigham Young University, where he earned a bachelor of arts in communications with an emphasis in print journalism. He spent two years as an opinions editor, sports editor, and web editor for...

A lifetime Idaho resident, Mark received his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law. After completing his education, hebegan his legal career in private practice, where he gained valuable experience working on a variety of legal issues, including criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. In 2009, Mark founded Snake River Law, where he continues to practice today. The team at Snake River Law provides niche legal services in estate planning, small business formation and compliance, probate and trust administration, and adoptions. One of the things that sets Mark and his team apart from other law firms is their...

Craig Swapp is a personal injury attorney who is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Washington State. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people who have been seriously injured and families who have lost loved ones due to the negligent or wrongful actions. This includes accidents that involved pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, commercial trucks, buses, cars, and public transportation. Attorney Swapp is a former member of the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice and is an active member of the Idaho, Utah, and Washington State Association for Justice. A long-time member of the...

J. Grady Hepworth was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. Grady graduated from the University of Washington School of Law among the top 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...

A personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney, Kent A. Higgins is part of the law firm of Merrill & Merrill. Representing clients in Eastern Idaho, he is admitted to practice in state courts in Utah and Idaho. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, several U.S. Courts of Appeals and the Ute Indian Tribal Court of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation.

Mr. Higgins has over 36 years of experience protecting the rights of the average worker and the injured. In 1979, he graduated from...

Joseph Frick is an experienced family law attorney in Idaho and a military veteran. He provides legal representation to clients across all family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, child custody, paternity actions, dependency and Department of Children and Families (DCF) issues, post-divorce modifications, and adoptions. Family law matters such as divorce and custody can be emotionally challenging, and Mr. Frick understands the need for sensitivity and empathy while dealing with such issues. His Idaho-based family law firm is equipped to handle cases with care and concern to help protect clients and their children during times of change. The...

Joshua C.P. Reams is an attorney 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...

Education:

2006: Business Administration - B.A.
Boise State University

2011: Juris Doctor - JD
University of Idaho

Meridian and Boise, Idaho personal injury attorney. I started my own practice right out of law school in 2003 and have been successfully representing individuals and families injured in car, trucking and motorcycle accidents. I answer my own phone, each and every time you call in (assuming I am not in court or with another client).

Jordan Moody is the managing attorney at the firm's Boise, Idaho office. He specializes in immigration law, and is particularly involved in representing clients in family-based, transactional, asylum, U-visa, and removal defense cases. One of Wilner & O’Reilly’s many bilingual attorneys, Jordan is also fluent in the Spanish language. Jordan did his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. He attended law school at the University of Iowa College of Law. While there, Jordan served as president of the Iowa Student Bar Association, the law school's student government. Before joining the team at Wilner & O’Reilly, he worked at...

Rick L. Stacey ("Richard") is a partner with the law firm McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey, PLLC specializing in the litigation of complex business disputes, with an emphasis in construction and real estate matters. Rick Stacey represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, lenders and project owners in all phases of construction litigation; drafting and negotiating construction contracts; and advising clients on legal issues arising throughout all phases of construction. Rick has litigated and arbitrated all types and sizes of construction disputes including complex construction litigation/arbitration involving hundreds of thousands of pages of electronic information, prosecuting...

Michael is a full-time faculty member of BYU-Idaho's Business Management department. While teaching is his main focus, he maintains a law practice focused on business law, contract disputes, and disability. He is licensed in Idaho and Florida.

Martens Law Office is a criminal defense law firm dedicated to representing those charged with a crime in Idaho. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, let us help by providing an aggressive legal defense in an Idaho Court of Law. Being accused of a crime is a serious matter, and you need legal representation. Go to court with an aggressive lawyer who is experienced in Idaho laws to protect your reputation and future

I've been assisting individuals and business navigate the U.S. immigration system since 2012. I earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2005, the same year I was licensed to practice law in Idaho. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1996, receiving my degree in History.

Before law school, I lived and studied in Russia and was a small business owner. I spent a year studying at St. Petersburg State University and built, operated, and managed a guest ranch in eastern Idaho. During law school I was the student...

Mark E. Wight, Founder and President of Idaho Estate Planning is passionate about helping families plan for their futures. Mark has degrees in philosophy and environmental studies from Utah State University and a law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. A focused and experienced attorney in estate and legacy planning, asset protection and tax planning, - Mark’s practice has helped thousands of Idaho families design customized plans. He has co-authored several manuals for attorneys in the areas of Probate Administration, Estate and Estate Tax Planning, and Asset Protection. His book, “Get Real: Planning...

Michael G. Palmer graduated from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, in 1993, receiving his degree in Communications. Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1996.

After law school, Michael passed the bar in both Oregon and Idaho. He began his career at the Kootenai County Public Defender’s office in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, becoming a zealous litigator for his criminal defense clients and a staunch advocate of individual rights. In 1999, he was awarded the prestigious title of “Jury Trial Attorney of the Year.” In that same year, and again in 2001, Michael...

* Expert witness in human resources practices. * Expert investigator for workplace misconduct *Speaker for conferences, training programs on human resources or harassment prevention. *Author, Harassment Prevention Resources. *Does not represent individuals in employment related actions

Natalie believes that the best lawyers are peacemakers, working to find solutions in even the most emotionally-charged situations. Inviting an attorney into your situation can either simplify or complicate your experience. Having someone “fight” for you only prolongs the fight. Instead, look for an attorney that will solve problems for you. Natalie has served clients both in Idaho and in Arizona. She graduated Cum Laude from the Arizona State University School of Law, one of the top public law schools in the nation. She has also worked in chambers with judges at nearly every...

Todd Ungerecht graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane with degrees in Political Science and History in 1987, and he went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga School of Law in 1990. After law school, Todd worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's office in Pasco, Washington, prosecuting misdemeanors and was appointed Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, providing advice to the Board of Franklin County Commissioners as well as other county elected officials on local civil matters. He also has several years of experience working in small private law practice, handling a variety...

I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in Boise, Idaho. My firm handles any and all types of criminal cases, including DUI, Domestic Violence, Theft, and Sexual Offenses. Our firm philosophy starts with honesty. Establishing a good relationship with our clients always starts with an honest approach about what we can do for them in their case, and establishing realistic expectations, and likely outcomes. From there we deliver competent and zealous advocacy for our clients. We have garnered an impeccable reputation in the Boise community and a satisfied clientele in the Treasure Valley.

I have over twelve years of law enforcement experience as a Detective, State Trooper, and Deputy combined with two-years working as a Law Clerk at the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington. My practice focuses on general criminal defense, use of force defense, public employment law and administrative law. If you are having trouble dealing with the government then put my experience to work for you. Call (208) 714-0502 today!

Louis is a skilled attorney who helps clients with business law and real estate law matters. He is an active member of the Idaho State Bar. Louis is a member of the Business and Corporate Law Section Governing Council and a member of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section.

Rick focuses his practice on representing businesses in transactional and litigation matters, as well as individuals in estate planning, real estate, family law and litigation. He brings a passion for developing and implementing sophisticated, creative and effective solutions to help clients overcome challenging problems in a cost-effective manner. Rick is also a seasoned litigator, who regularly appears in state and federal courts on behalf of his clients.

Prior to moving to Idaho with his family and forming Roberts Law, Rick practiced complex commercial law and litigation in the Washington D.C. area for Reed Smith LLP, Gilbert Heintz & Randolph LLP, and...

Ada County born and raised. Married with a little family of my own. My Estate Planning practice focuses on helping you answer your "What-ifs" and to help you protect those little ones you love so much. Idaho educated. Graduated from Borah High School, Boise State University, and the University of Idaho. I enjoy coaching, which I try to coach one sport a year. It is typically football at Lewis and Clark middle school, but I have been known to coach basketball as well.

After 42 years serving as an attorney, I've recently retired from active practice. But I still meet with my partners, Daniel Patchin and Ben Monaghan, at least a couple times each week to discuss current challenges and recent changes in the areas of estate planning and probate.

Attorney Yvonne Franco Perez earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law with an emphasis in enterprise organization. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science, with a minor in Spanish and a Masters of Public Administration from Idaho State University. Attorney Franco is passionate about serving the community. Prior to law school, she served with AmeriCorps VISTA, a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty and help those in disadvantaged circumstances. There she dedicated her time to creating a sustainable KinCare Program for relatives raising relative children. Prior to AmeriCorps...

Colby Jones holds an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. As a litigation attorney and conflict resolution specialist, Colby currently serves as chairperson of the Dispute Resolution Section of the Idaho State Bar, and was selected as a Rising Star (2024) by SuperLawyers. He is a mediator and is listed on the Idaho Supreme Court roster of custody mediators. Colby is a Tedx speaker on the subject of inclusiveness. He previously co-authored for the Idaho legal journal, The Advocate. Before seeking a career in law and alternative dispute resolution, Colby was an adjunct instructor...

Jeff Hepworth has been serving clients throughout Idaho for over 30 years. Born in Buhl, Idaho, Jeff graduated from the University of Idaho School of Law in 1985, and has resided in South-Central Idaho ever since. Featured in the ABA Journal, he has earned a reputation for effectively and efficiently resolving complex and challenging legal issues.

Jeff handles matters regarding personal injury, wrongful death, employment disputes, construction defect, medical malpractice and complex commercial litigation. Although he has often earned clients large awards through mediation and settlements, his proudest work has occurred inside the courtroom.

Outside the courtroom, Jeff has...

Tim Jones specializes in Immigration Law and has offices in Idaho Falls and Rexburg. He believes that clients deserve an attorney who will give them and their cases the attention they need.