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 of 1998, he began working for the Canyon County Prosecutor's office. In December of 2001, Chad started private practice specializing in family and criminal law. Chad is currently a member of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and American Bar Association. He is formerly president and vice-president of the Third District Bar Association.
Chad W. Gulstrom specializes in various types of criminal and family law including, but not limited to: sex crimes, drug offenses, driving under the influence and driving while suspended, violent crimes, i.e. battery and assault. He also specializes in various types of family law including, but not limited to, divorce, guardianships and adoptions.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Landlord / Tenant
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Idaho, 1997
U.S. District Court District of Idaho, 1997
Education
University of Idaho College of Law, Moscow, Idaho
J.D. - 1997
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
B.S.
Major: Criminal Justice
Professional Associations and Memberships
Third District Bar Association, President, 2007 - 2008
Third District Bar Association, Vice-President, 2006 - 2007
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2004 - Present
American Bar Association, Member, 2004 - Present
Past Employment Positions
Canyon County Prosecutor's Office, Deputy Prosecutor, 1998 - 2001
