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.
Since 1998
Since 1998
Since 2006
2006 - Current
Kormanik Hallam & Sneed LLP
General legal practice with an emphasis in criminal defense and complex litigation in both state and federal court. Also involved in an active appellate practice before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal as well as Idaho Supreme Court and Idaho Court of Appeals. Member of the District of Idaho CJA Panel – 2008 to present. Conflict Public Defender – Elmore, Owyhee and Valley Counties.
2003 - 2006
White Peterson, P.A.
General legal practice with an emphasis in complex litigation in both federal and state court. Tried no fewer than eight cases to verdict. Briefed and argued before the Idaho Supreme Court and Idaho Court of Appeals.
2000 - 2003
Idaho Attorney General
Deputy Attorney in the Natural Resources Division of the Office of Idaho Attorney General. Responsibilities included: drafting formal Attorney General Opinions and advisory letters, an active litigation practice representing various state agencies, prosecuting and defending actions pursued under the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act, two successful arguments before the Idaho Supreme Court – Floyd v. Bonneville County, 137 Idaho 718, 52 P.3d 863 (2002), on behalf of the Idaho Department of Fish & Game, and State v. Blaine County, 139 Idaho 348, 79 P.3d 707 (2003) on behalf of the State Board of Land Commissioners and the Idaho Department of Lands.
1995 - 1997
J.D. (1998)
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
