Melba Lawyers

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...

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...

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).

I was born in Southern California but moved to Arkansas as a youth. I was the first in my family to attend college and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2002 with a Bachelors in Sociology and Psychology. After college, I spent seven years as a parole/probation agent. Through this experience, I saw the need for quality legal representation for immigrants. In 2013, I moved to Idaho with her husband and five children. After this move, I enrolled at Concordia University School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, I knew she...

Chad W. Gulstrom was born in Lewiston, Idaho and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1989. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology and a minor in Psychology at the University of Idaho in 1993. A semester of his undergraduate school was spent at the University of the Virgin Islands on St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. in the Caribbean. He attended Law School at the University of Idaho and graduated in May of 1997. After graduation, Chad worked as District Court law clerk in Twin Falls, Idaho. In April...

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

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.

I am careful to communicate regularly with my clients. I have handled workers compensation and personal injury cases in Idaho since 1995. I have handled personal injury cases in Oregon since 2002. I also handle family law cases in Idaho.

Originally from Rexburg, Idaho, Eric attended Ricks College (known now as BYU-Idaho) where he focused his studies on Geology and Political Science. After Ricks College Eric continued his studies at Idaho State University, graduating with a degree in Geology. Eric always had a desire to practice law, so it did not take long after graduating from Idaho State University for Eric to head off to Michigan State University to study law. While at MSU Eric served as an associate editor of the Journal of Medicine and Law and was a member of the Environmental Law...

We only handle personal injury and accident cases at Johnson and Lundgreen, PC. By focusing only on those types of cases, we can offer a greater level of service. We have a dedicated staff that will always be available to help you with this tough time in your life, and help to remove the stress of dealing with your case. We can't take the pain of an accident away, but we can relieve your pressures and guide you through the process. We have attorneys licensed in both Oregon and Utah, as well as our primary focus on Idaho...

I am the owner of Meridian law firm specializing in business matters including litigation, business formation, employment law, administrative law, and other matters related to small and medium sized businesses. I have had a variety of experience in litigation, property disputes and have successfully resolved multiple matters through alternative dispute resolution. I am active in the community and an active and involved father.

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, Jennifer earned her juris doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law. Jennifer worked for the College of Law's legal aid program, representing lower income clients in divorces, child custody cases, guardianships, termination and adoption proceedings. Thereafter, Jennifer was a staff attorney for the Honorable Thomas J. Ryan. At Gulstrom, Henson and Roark, Jennifer represents clients in family law cases, including...

Brian's practice focuses on family law, estate planning, criminal defense and business law. Brian is licensed to practice in all Idaho courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the district of Idaho. He is also actively involved in church and community service in the Boise area. Brian is an Eagle Scout and volunteers his time as a Scout Master for his local Boy Scout Troop. He is also an active member of the family law section of the Idaho State Bar. Brian was born and raised in Idaho. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his...

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Renee offers legal services in the following areas: Business Law, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, and Estate Planning. Free Initial Consultation.

John Barrera is an immigration attorney and criminal defense attorney with over twenty years of experience who is fluent in Spanish. John Barrera has successfully represented clients in complex removal defense proceedings in immigration courts around the United States as well as successfully representing clients in employment based immigration matters, Green Card, asylum applications and U-visa applications. John has represented and obtained not guilty verdicts and dismissal in numerous complex criminal cases involving Drug Trafficking, Homicide, Theft Offenses and cases involving Traffic Offenses including Driving Under the Influence charges. John Barrera is admitted to practice in the States of New...

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Joseph S. Kozlowski is an attorney practicing in Meridian, Idaho. He was raised in Idaho and graduated from Meridian High School. His practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning, business and tax planning, including: establishment of wills and trusts; probate and estate administration; business and corporate formation, operations, and mergers and acquisitions; asset protection; wealth preservation; elder law and Medicaid planning; charitable giving and the establishment and operation of charitable entities. Former Chair of the Taxation, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Idaho State Bar Association.

Michael A. Hall is an attorney in the law firm of the Idaho Business Law Group, PLLC. His practice emphasizes real estate law, business law, collections, and bankruptcy law, with a focus on small and medium sized businesses. He has work for over ten years in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte, where he focused in the areas of corporate and pass-through entity taxation. Mr. Hall is also a CPA. Prior to joining the Idaho Business Law Group, he worked for five years in-house with a commercial real estate developer, where he worked real estate and...

Alan J. Coffel was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon, graduating in 1969 with a B.A. degree in Political Science. After graduating, he spent two years in the U.S. Army with the rank of 1st Lieutenant and had a tour of duty in Vietnam for one year. Upon returning, he attended law school at the University of Idaho, graduating in 1974. He was the Owyhee County Prosecutor for approximately five years and has since been in private practice in both Owyhee County and Canyon County. He is admitted to practice...

Ron was born in Garden Valley, Idaho and has lived in Idaho for all but three years of his junior high school days. Ron graduated from Boise State University in 1999 and attended law school at the University of Idaho College of Law where he earned a juris doctorate degree in 2002. Ron immediately joined the outstanding Nampa law firm of Hamilton, Michaelson and Hilty, LLP (“HMH”). Ron worked as the Caldwell City Prosecuting Attorney during his first two years with HMH during which time Ron gained valuable trial experience and developed rapport and trust with the judges, many of...

Kelby Monks began his successful legal career shortly after earning his juris doctorate. Just before he joined the team of personal injury attorneys at The Idaho Advocates, he proudly finished his degree at the University of Idaho College of Law.

Prior to graduation, Kelby worked as an intern for the Idaho Supreme Court. The internship allowed him to work directly with the Honorable Justice Robin Brody, where he explored the ins and outs of the state’s supreme court. He practiced scripting bench memorandums and drafted original copies of opinion statements. Kelby also spent time in law school working as a law...

Jill has over 25 years of litigation experience. She has a business degree from The Ohio State University and law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. To read more about Jill and the other attorneys at Susan Lynn Mimura and Associates, please visit our website at www.idahoattys.com

Deborah Gates was born in Laguna Beach, California and raised in Ketchum, Idaho. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University, graduating with minors in Philosophy and Performing Arts. After completing her undergraduate work, Ms. Gates earned her juris doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law. During law school, Ms. Gates interned for the Department of Children and Family Services’ contracted law firm, representing the children of families where abuse was alleged, including lower income clients in child custody cases. Also during law school, Ms. Gates interned for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s...

Idaho Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2011, Kurt Holzer is a past President of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubble and has received a 10 from the AVVO rating service. As trial counsel, Kurt has obtained several jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. A member of the Idaho State Bar since 1992 and a member of the Board of Directors of the ITLA since 1997, Kurt currently serves as co-chair of its Governmental Relations committee. He is a former Idaho representative to the American Trial Lawyers Association. He has served...

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...

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...

Charlie Hepworth is recognized by fellow lawyers, and clients, as the leading Boise, Idaho personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. There is no attorney in Idaho who comes close to him for a record of success in medical malpractice cases.

Born and raised in Twin Falls County, he attended Stanford University and earned his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Initially working with his father, Idaho litigation legend John C. Hepworth, Charlie has practiced law in Idaho since 1983.

Charlie represents individuals with claims for personal injury, medical malpractice or wrongful death. ...

Patrick Mahoney of Mahoney Law PLLC is an established, top Idaho medical malpractice and personal injury attorney with over two decades of experience serving all of Idaho. In the last ten years alone, Mahoney Law has recovered over $20 million for its clients. Patrick's top-tier ratings on Super-Lawyers, AVVO, and Google speak for themselves. Mahoney Law is a Better Business Bureau accredited law firm based on its core values and approach to client service. Patrick attended the University of Idaho's College of Law, where he was an Editor of the Law Review, and then clerked for two...