Paula Brown Sinclair

Paula Brown Sinclair

4.3
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 44 years

Probate Lawyer at Twin Falls, ID
Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Social Security

P.O. Box 2322, Twin Falls, ID

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 75%

Cost-effective representation for modest estates under Idaho's Uniform Probate Code.

44 years | 200 cases

75%
Family 20%

Caring and sensitive advice and representation in all civil family matters including divorce, custody, support, guardianships, adoptions, estate and incapacity planning .

47 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Social Security & Disability 5%

Appeal of the denial of Social Security disability cases.

42 years | 600 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 44 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sinclair Law Offices

P.O. Box 2322, Twin Falls, ID, 83301

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Paula Brown Sinclair's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2025 | Bankruptcy & Debt

When you want advice you can understand

Thought I wanted a bankruptcy. She spent nearly an hour reviewing my case with the 6-page questionnaire she had me fill out. Now I understand that it won't work well for me. I wish it would, but I now know exactly why it won't. Valuable information, and it was free.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2025 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Not a good choice at all

DO NOT choose Paula for anything. She is very rude and will tell you one thing and then a completely different thing the next. She had instructed me to not file bankruptcy and then when I called again needing assistance she was no help at all to me or my significant other

Paula Sinclair

Replied last May 07, 2025

This is a classic revenge review by a person who has never been a client. This person did contact me for a consultation wanting a quick no-issues Chapter 7 bankruptcy. But after a full case review at no charge, some inconvenient truth did come out and the issues were identified. I did not recommend bankruptcy and politely explained the reasons why. This person nevertheless continued to call me expecting further free assistance. Then the phone calls from collection agents started, saying she had claimed that I represent her. I contacted her to ask her to not do that. Today the call from Bonneville Collections came on my personal cell phone asking me to fax proof of representation. The caller had my name and that of the woman that wrote this review. There is no way the collection agent could have had my name and my cell number except from this reviewer. I contacted her and asked her again to not falsely claim I represent her. That is when the revenge reviews started, first Yelp, now Avvo. I understand that she became angry back when I told her a bankruptcy would bring unwelcome consequences. I stand by my advice. That does not give her permission to libel me on social media.

Posted by sandy | October 20, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

social security attachment?

Thank you sooo much ms.Sinclair..perfect results, I contacted them, worked out a repayment arrangement & I needed just what you told me to decide. Even though they cannot attach my s.sec. check I did not want my bank acct. frozen, I needed to pay this debt and we were in agreement on the monthly amt.... Thanks again. Valuable advice I couldn't have afforded to pay for. I appreciate what you do.

Posted by Allen | July 03, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Job truely appreciated

Paula was a pleasure to work with, she is knowledgeable and explained every step we made in my bankruptcy. She was aggressive with my creditors and meticulous in preparing my case. If you want a lawyer that will go the extra mile for you then she should definitely be considered.

Posted by Taryn | February 19, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

Ms. Brown Sinclair was wonderful in helping me with my bankruptcy. She was knowledgeable and answered every question that I had. I would recommend her to anyone needing an Attorney. She was prompt in returning phone calls and stayed in contact with me through the entire proceedings.

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Paula Brown Sinclair's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephanie Reyes

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sinclair provides a much-needed service on Avvo and donates time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Steven Perrigo

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Channika Desilva

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sinclair is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With her extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, she is bound to invest her time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."

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Gregory Cade

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula Sinclair is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered her primary area of practice over the course of her professional experience. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of her cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for her services."

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Lauren McConnell

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sinclair provides consistently solid advice, promptly and clearly."

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H Romanovitz

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Respected Attorney in the community. Gives top of the line service."

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Lowrance Fisher

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. Great contributor to avvo."

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Michael LeMond

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paula. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Jacob Mason

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert von Dohlen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Other

"I not only endorse this lawyer. I give this lawyer 5 stars!"

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Hovanes Margarian

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sinclair provides her clients with solid legal advice."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sinclair is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Tam

Unknown lawyer | May 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."

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Jefferson Griffeath

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an Idaho attorney who also practices family law, I regularly read the Q&A forums here just to seek out Ms. Sinclair's answers simply to become better educated at my own practice. The fact that I would do so speaks volumes for Ms. Sinclair's knowledge and experience. Her answers are clear and accurate. She's helped make me a better lawyer without even knowing it. I would absolutely make her the first lawyer I'd refer someone to in and around Twin Falls."

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John O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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David Hirsch

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

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"For some time now I have had the privilege of reading Ms. Sinclair's answers to questions posted on Avvo. Her answers are thorough, insightful, and especially well reasoned. Ms. Sinclair is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing her time and expertise by spending considerable time participating on this site. It is my pleasure to endorse her."

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Ashley Marks

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2013

Pro Bono Award, Idaho State Bar

2012

Top Contributor, Avvo

1991

Pro Bono Award, Idaho State Bar

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Attorney, Sinclair Law Offices

Associations

2010 - Present

Twin Falls Community Foundation

Founding member

1982 - Present

Magic Valley Symphony

Publicist/principal horn

1981 - Present

Idaho State Bar

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v. Doe, 149 Idaho 669 (2010)

Client's objectives achieved in full.

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Education

1980

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD

1971

San Jose State University

MA

1968

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS

Speaking Engagements

2013

5th District Famiy Law CLE

Case Law Update

2012

5th District Family Law CLE

Case Law Update

2011

5th District Family Law CLE

Case Law Update

Publications

1979

Journal of Air Law and Commerce (SMU) Case Note: Airline Deregulation

Languages

English

Activity

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