Blaine County Lawyers

Jaren moved to Boise after graduating from the University of Iowa School of Law, a nationally-ranked top-tier law school. She began her career as a family-law attorney and then spent several years representing sophisticated corporate and professional clients in major tort litigation. Throughout her career, Jaren has represented clients in a variety of business, tort, employment, and family law disputes. She has managed litigation from start to finish, through both extensive settlement negotiation and trial. At Wieland Perdue, Jaren continues to litigate on her clients’ behalf in a variety of legal matters. Her practice...

I help future Americans become citizens. As an immigration lawyer in Boise, Idaho, I help people with green card applications, immigration waivers, immigrant visas, fiance visas, K1 visas, naturalization, citizenship, deportation defense and immigration appeals.

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...

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...

In both the community and the courtroom Lane V. Erickson has advocated for his clients for over 17 years.  As a partner with the Racine Law Firm, Mr. Erickson leads the experienced Estate Planning Team in all areas of estate planning, probate and elder law.  His practice also includes business creation and planning, real estate transactions and foreclosure, commercial litigation and employment law.  Mr. Erickson has appeared in state and Federal courts as well as numerous arbitrations and mediations throughout Idaho and Utah. Mr. Erickson lectures frequently with Sterling Education Services, Inc., and the National Business Institute, Inc., on...

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...

Former prosecutor and federal immigration lawyer now practicing criminal defense in Idaho Falls, Idaho and representing immigrants in state and federal courts and before federal immigration agencies.

Tim Gresback is a Moscow, Idaho attorney who concentrates on personal injury cases. Tim has over thirty years of experience and has focused on personal injury since 2001. Tim is a certified Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Civil Trial Specialist and has served as the President of the Idaho State Bar.

Nathan practices in the areas of business, litigation, taxation, trusts, probate, wills and estates. He earned an advanced law degree (LL.M.) in taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Nathan advises individuals and entities regarding tax issues, business matters, and helps charitable organizations gain tax-exempt status with the IRS.

Nathan also represents clients in the courtroom. He has successfully litigated several cases in both federal and state courts, including complex probate matters, business matters, and civil rights litigation. Nathan’s courtroom experiences provide valuable perspective as he helps clients plan for long-term objectives.

Nathan is a client-oriented problem solver. He...

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...

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!

Brent’s practice is focused on a broad range of civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury claims. He has successfully represented individuals and families asserting claims for wrongful death, brain injury, electrical burns and other significant injuries. Two cases in which he was lead lawyer resulted in recoveries of more than $2.7 Million. He is recognized for his thoroughness and resourcefulness in complex litigation. Brent also enjoys representing small businesses in commercial litigation. He is keenly aware of the client’s need to achieve a just result as quickly and as inexpensively as possible. In appropriate instances he does not...

Heidi concentrates her practice on representing Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, creditor’s rights issues, litigation, family law, and real estate. Prior to joining Racine Olson in 2016, Heidi practiced in Seattle, Washington with a nationally recognized mortgage banking law firm representing banks, credit unions, mortgage services, and trustees in mortgage and real property disputes.

Heidi is an experienced and skilled litigator and has successfully argued cases to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Washington appellate courts as well as Idaho and Washington state, federal, and bankruptcy trial courts.

Clients value Heidi’s hands-on, problem-solving approach and her ability to clearly communicate the nuances...

Charles F. Bean was raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was fortunate to play basketball for the College of Southern Idaho “Golden Eagles” which was coached by Eddie Sutton who is currently the 8th winningest college coach of all time. While attending Gonzaga Law School, he worked full time as the Assistant Personnel Director for Expo ’74 in Spokane and still had time to write an article for the Gonzaga Law Review. Charlie and his wife, Carol, have four grown children and 10 wonderful grandchildren. Along with being a proud grandfather and a full time lawyer, Charlie has found time...

I am a sole practitioner who answers her own phone and makes her own appointments. If you hire me, you will always be working with me, not an associate or paralegal. My primary concern is providing the information you need to make important decisions -- call anytime for a free consultation and never sign anything without reading it carefully, first! I am licensed in Utah, Idaho, New York and California. With the exception of California, I have lived and practiced law in each of these jurisdictions.

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.

The Parkins Law Office, PLLC is a full service general practice law firm. The firm's mission is to deliver high-quality legal work in a prompt, professional and empathetic manner. We will creatively and aggressively pursue your case for you so that you can get a fresh start and peace of mind.

Rachel began her career in private practice with Racine Olson in 2013. Rachel’s love of learning originally led her to a teaching and coaching career path, but ultimately led her to study and practice law where there is always opportunity to learn more. Consequently, Rachel practices law with a teacher-learner focus. Rachel listens carefully to her clients to learn their needs, and then helps educate them about their legal options. Rachel is able to use her education training to persuade her audience about the law as she advocates for her clients to obtain their goals.

Rachel’s practice emphasis includes commercial litigation,...

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...

My practice emphasizes general civil litigation, debtor and creditor relations, real estate, trucking and transportation law, and business law.

Mr. George enjoys amateur photography and submits his photographs regularly to various contests. He views photography much like law. In photography, it is important to have the right settings to ensure that the correct amount of light is on the subject. It does not really matter if the subject of the photograph is backlit or in the shadow, the right settings can be found and a good picture obtained.

When it comes to law and clients, Mr. George uses the same approach. There is almost always a way of obtaining a favorable outcome for the client if the right rules are...