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Acquired: 2016
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 2003
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201 E. Center St., Pocatello, ID, 83204
600 East Riverpark Lane #210, Boise, ID, 83706
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Posted by Seth | March 18, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I had an unfortunate experience with this attorney. He was disrespectful and rude to me. When I told him about my situation, he was dismissive and he told me “it is in the eye of the beholder.” I expect a little more professionalism. I feel this experience did not meet those standards.
Posted by Germaine | October 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Stephen John Muhonen is a lawyer you can have full confidence in. I conferred with multiple lawyers before him about issues I needed help with and never had success - only disappointment and frustration. I met with Steve on a consultation and within minutes he had a plan that brought me to full reso...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Setphen Muhoned was not only a great attorney he became a great friend. He did an excellent job on our case and was very good to keep us informed at all times. The outcome was better than I had expected and although it was stressful, Stephen was very good to be with us every step of the way. Steph...
Posted by LINDA | March 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Steve Muhonen helped me out of a stressful situation. He represented me in a car accident case. Steve always kept me informed of what was going on with my case and where I stood in the negotiation stage. Steve would call me and get my opinion on every step and help me make decisions to benefit my...
Posted by Kelly | April 28, 2015
In 2010 I was involved in a car crash. A young man texting and driving, did not see my police car with lights and siren, broadsided me. Due to my injuries from the accident I lost my career. I remember meeting with Attorney Stephen Muhonen when he came with another attorney that I hired for another m...
"Steve is a thorough and competent attorney. His experience as an Idaho State Police Officer provide him with unique perspective and abilities. Steve is fair and practical and helps his clients obtain the best results possible."
"I have worked with Steve as opposing counsel for a number of years. I have always found Steve to be thoughtful and fair. I have observed that he has a congenial relationship with many other attorney's. I always enjoy working with Steve, I know I can trust him."
"I have worked as opposing counsel with Mr. Muhonen for years. His professionalism, knowledge and ethics are above par. He has a friendly disposition while still being a zealous advocate for his clients. I do not hesitate to recommend Mr. Muhonen to anyone in search of an attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've worked with Mr. Muhonen on many different types of cases over the past several years. He is always professional and knowledgeable. He is one of the first attorney's I recommend when asked."
"I endorse Mr. Muhonen. He is personable, empathetic and thoughtful. With a wide range of career experience, Steve brings a unique perspective to each case to try and find the most direct and reasonable solution to client's problems."
"Steve is an intelligent, diligent, and experienced attorney. Steve is professional and dedicated, his ethics are above reproach. It is without hesitation that I endorse Steve."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Steve on personal injury matters and seen how committed he is to providing the best representation possible to his client. His experience as an former Idaho State Patrol Officer has been very helpful."
"I endorse Steve. He is a former Idaho State Police officer. He has investigated hundreds motor vehicle accidents. He is a great car and trucking accident lawyer. He does a thorough job."
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2016
Peer Review Preeminent AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Attorney of the Year, CASA
1999
Idaho State Police Officer of the Year, Veterans of Foreign Wars
1997
District 5 Officer of the Year, Idaho Department of Law Enforcement
2006 - Present
Prosecuting Attorney, City of Chubbuck
2006 - Present
Prosecuting Attorney, City of American Falls
2003 - Present
Partner, Racine Olson Nye Budge & Bailey, Chartered
2016 - Present
6th District Bar AssociationPresident
2003 - Present
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Supreme Court decision in favor of client Idaho Department of Transportation
Trial court and Supreme Court decisions both in favor client American Pension Services, Inc.
2002
Juris Doctorate
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
Associate of Arts
2016
Garrity v. New Jersey
2016
Brady v. Maryland
2015
Publc Employment Law
2015
Negotiating resolution to misdemeanor and infraction offenses
2013
Criminal Law Update
English
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