Hope Lawyers

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.

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...

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...

T.J. represents cities, corporations, banks, developers, and landowners throughout Southern Idaho in a wide range of complex transactions, administrative proceedings, litigation, and appeals. He has assisted with some of the largest real estate developments in Idaho, was intimately involved with the Snake River Basin Adjudication, and has been heavily engaged in resolving monumental conflicts between surface and ground water users across the Snake River Plain. His experience includes commercial transactions, agriculture, water rights, the Clean Water Act, easements, road disputes, boundary disputes, eminent domain, mining, and energy.

T.J. approaches legal challenges with the goal of identifying cooperative solutions that can be...

Raised on a family cattle ranch along the Bear River in southeast Idaho, Randy’s strong ethic for hard work and responsibility has translated into success as an attorney. He has long-held Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, awarded to attorneys whose peers rank their ethical standards and legal ability at the highest level. With more than three decades of experience, a deep knowledge of his core practice areas, and trust from the legal community, Randy has a proven ability to effectively and efficiently resolve legal problems that confront his clients.

Between ranching, fishing and hunting, Randy developed an early appreciation for natural resources. His...

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...

For more than 47 years, I have helped entrepreneurs and small, and family-owned businesses overcome legal obstacles, reduce their personal and business risks, and achieve lasting legacies. Setting up businesses for long-term success from the formation through ownership and management succession is something in which I take great pride. I believe establishing and maintaining long-term relationships is the key to serving clients. To that end, I work every day to deliver legal services efficiently in a supportive, empathetic environment. My colleagues and I create, implement and continually improve an array of systems and services to meet the needs of our clients...

I have 37 years experience with the same law firm assisting a wide range of individual, governmental, insurance companies, and other institutional clients in Idaho and Wyoming in general civil litigation and estate planning. My cases have included jury and court trials in all state and federal trial courts, and appellate courts including the Idaho Supreme Court, Wyoming Supreme Court, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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...

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...

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...

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).

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.

Dan’s practice is devoted primarily to creditor’s rights and bankruptcy including loan workouts, bank litigation, Insolvency Law and Secured Transaction Litigation. Dan also represents Bankruptcy Trustees throughout Southeast Idaho. Dan has extensive experience in loan documentation, foreclosure and all aspects of Bankruptcy. Dan is admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts of the States of Idaho and Utah and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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.

Nicholas Wollen is an experienced attorney who has been practicing law for over 20 years. As a former Ada County Deputy Public Defender, he understands how the Idaho criminal justice system operates and uses this knowledge and experience to give you the best defense possible. At Wollen Law we treat our clients with compassion, respect, and understanding. We fight for your rights and the best possible outcome to protect your future. We specialize in Criminal Defense including DUI's, marijuana charges, probation/parole violations, resisting/obstructing, assault/battery, and more. We also represent clients going before the Idaho Parole Commission for release hearings....

Attorney Michael Kessinger has been helping injured workers, victims of personal injury, and Social Security Disability claimants since he began practicing in 2003. Mr. Kessinger has extensive experience representing injured workers in Idaho Industrial Commission proceedings. He has tried dozens of workers' compensation cases and argued workers compensation cases before the Idaho Supreme Court. Mr. Kessinger represents the injured in Washington and Idaho with car crash injuries, slip and falls, dog bites, etc. In addition to Idaho workers' compensation and personal injury claims, Mr. Kessinger represents the disabled before the Social Security Administration. He helps with denied claims and attends...

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...

From the first time we meet or speak, my drive is to help you experience the relief bankruptcy will bring. Our firm has experienced professionals who will advise and assist you throughout the bankruptcy process. We will make sure you understand the process, and help you decide which options are best for you. We tailor the experience to your specific financial circumstances. Our experience will ultimately ensure the best legal outcome.

Of 40 trials conducted through verdict. Millions of dollars in deal transactions. Maximum leverage.

In today's world, every law firm defines themselves as the "top firm," the "premier firm," or the "best firm." Every lawyer pays large sums of money for a trophy designation like "SuperLawyer" or "Top Lawyer." They think that makes them unique.

At Hogle Law, we define ourselves by taking the "top firms" and "SuperLawyers" to the woodshed. We're unique because we have "bet the business" litigation and trial experience. We're unique because we have "get the deal done" transactional experience. Hogle Law is: Any trial. Any transaction. Any...

Committed To Providing The Best Representation To Every Client In Every Case
If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime, it is important to hire an Idaho attorney who will aggressively fight for you! Facing a criminal charge is an unpleasant and often confusing experience. You probably have questions about your rights, your future, and potential consequences.

You Are Not Alone
Don't attempt to navigate the system on your own. A criminal charge should not be treated like a DIY weekend project - You have too much on the line!

I am here to help you through every step of...

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,...

Having practiced for more than 45 years, Conrad served 27 years as house counsel for two Fortune 100 companies and the fifth largest bank in the United States, 18 years in private practice, and one year as a law clerk for an Idaho Supreme Court Justice. For the last 35 years his practice has concentrated on the representation of banks and lenders, including national, regional and community banks, affordable housing and community development corporations, and regulated lenders, primarily in lending transactions but also with respect to general legal and business matters pertaining to their industries. He also represents business and...

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...

* 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

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...

Margarita is originally from Odessa, Ukraine. She eventually moved to the United States and began the lengthy process of immigrating, taking on the process by herself. Margarita had successfully obtained an undergraduate degree, became a lawyer, naturalized as a U.S. citizen, and had obtained green cards for her family throughout her immigration journey. After the long, difficult, and emotional journey of immigrating both herself and her family, she decided to start this law firm to assist future immigrants and provide them with the benefit of her own personal immigration experiences. Today Margarita is on a mission to make the immigration process...

I am a registered Patent Attorney with a degree in chemical engineering and industry experience in food processing and electrical engineering. I represent innovative entities seeking to protect intellectual property rights. I work with inventions in a breadth of industries including the chemical, material science, electrical, medical, nanotechnology, gaming, and consumer products industries. In addition to patent work, my practice includes trademark, copyright, licensing, and general IP counseling.

Initium provides experienced corporate legal services for your small business, start-up, or nonprofit. Essentially, we offer your organization a “Virtual General Counsel”. Initium uses an innovative approach that disrupts the status quo through a nonprofit law firm model aimed to make business law services attainable to small businesses, startups, and nonprofits. Initium employs alternative fee structures, including a pay it forward approach where technology companies can pay it forward to off-set legal costs to startups. We think this promotes growth and innovation in the Boise community.

Ms. Maxwell has spent her legal career as in-house counsel primarily focused on...

Dave’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, tax matters, and business formation and transactions. He has a Masters degree in tax law from the University of Florida—recognized nationally as one of the top five tax programs in the country—has made numerous presentations related to estate planning and probate issues, and teaches in the accounting department at Idaho State University.

Dave is a leading member of the Racine Olson estate planning team. He understands the various dynamics that must be considered when crafting estate plans and has the experience to design estate plans that meet each client’s unique needs,...

Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused against the seemingly overwhelming power of the government. I have been practicing complex litigation for more than ten years; in the last 6 years, my focus has become defending those charged with criminal activity. I have extensive experience in both federal and state court.

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.

I mainly represent clients with their business and bankruptcy needs. Most of my work relates to helping clients organize, reorganize, buy/sell and merge companies. I expect that no attorney in the state of Idaho has more experience with complex mergers and acquisitions.

RUSSELL LAW OFFICES provides legal services to clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from offices in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square and Boise's Empire Building. Our regional practice emphasizes environmental, natural resource, real estate, and business matters. We also engage in litigation and provide mediation, trustee, and business management services. Our numerous clients include individuals, small to medium sized businesses, corporations, public agencies and start-ups. Prior to opening Russell Law Offices, Mr. Russell was of counsel with the firms of Neubauer Hunsinger and Ryan Swanson in Seattle. He also served as Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 10...

Over 21 years of professional experience serving southeast Idaho, including seven years as an Idaho State Trooper and a Pocatello Police Officer and 14 years as an attorney. I have made it a career to help those who stand in need, be it individuals, businesses or political entities. I value professionalism, ethics, attention to detail and determination in performing zealous advocacy for my clients.
I was born in Idaho, where I have lived for almost my entire life, except for approximately seven years where I lived in the San Jose, California area. I am married and have...

Brian has been a practicing attorney since 2006. In 2011, he gained national recognition for his knowledge of short sales and foreclosures during a National Public Radio report. He is a contributor to the Idaho Business Review and contact for the Idaho Statesman and 580 KIDO.

In addition to his law practice, Brian often participates as an instructor in seminars for attorneys and workshops for real-estate professionals. Prior to earning his law degree, he worked for six years in IT as a Sr. Developer and Programmer for Nationwide Financial, a publicly traded company and affiliate of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

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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.

Mr. Darnall is a well tenured attorney that spent 16 years with a Fortune 25 company, served as General Counsel for various companies & represented "big box" retailers during his tenure at a Texas law firm. Mr. Darnall has a myriad of transactional experience including Leasing, residential and commerical real estate, purchase and sales agreements, M&A,corporate as well as 1st chair jury trial experience and is always willing to diligently represent his clients and take his opponets to the "mat" if neccessary.

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.