John Elbert Cutler

After contacting several attorneys while looking for one to assist me I chose John because I appreciated his honest and soft spoken demeanor as well as his willingness to take the time to thoroughly explain my options to resolve my issue the best of which wound up being a rather novel process called ...Criminal Mediation. He knows the law and the local Judges/DA's and I found his billing is very fair. I would unreservedly recommend John for handling any criminal issues you may have.

I had a special case because I am from CA but I got entangled with Idaho law enforcement during a short vacation Mr. Cutler did not sugar coat my situation, He gave it to me straight. What I admired most about Mr. Cutler was his integrity and perseverance, he was also easily accessible during the mon...ths leading up to the court hearing. He is VERY knowledgeable about his profession and he has proven his skills by exhibiting great wisdom throughout the whole process. I had never been in any legal trouble before and this was my first time hiring a lawyer. I felt like I was wandering in the dark when I was looking for assistance for my case until I stumbled upon Mr. Cutler's profile. I'm glad I made a smart choice by factoring in Mr. Cutler's experience, knowledge, and his previous client's testimonials. Not only did he guide me through the whole process, but he also taught me everything I needed to know AND what I should have known about the justice system so that I could make more informed choices in the future. I salute you on this day Mr. Cutler and I am grateful for working with you and I wish you the best!

Mr. Cutler and his staff were a pleasure to work with. Mr. Cutler clearly knows his stuff. Passing through Idaho on my way home to California, I picked up a marijuana and paraphernalia charges during a routine traffic stop. The whole encounter with the officer shook me up, but I was confident afte...r speaking to Mr. Cutler. He outlined all approaches and outcomes to the case and discussed the possibility of dismissal. Less than a month later, Mr. Cutler delivered the most ideal outcome, which was dismissal of charges. Mr. Cutler and his staff are professional, friendly, communicative, and fast. If you ever find yourself in a situation after an unpleasant encounter with law enforcement, I highly recommend you give Mr. Cutler a call before doing anything else!

With respect to the practice of law, Mr. Cutler approached the events analytically, in this case it was starting with viewing the recorded arrest footage. In doing so and finding questionable cause, the case went no further. This process took five months which were very anxious times. During this... period he was always easy to get a hold of, returned calls promptly, took the time to explain the process, and provided sound, educated advice with respect to settlement issues. His interaction with his peers in the field was professional and respectful too. Bridge building will always advance you further in life than bridge burning. Over and above that, he scrambled right before Christmas break (literally Friday, December 23), when staffing was thinning out with everyone trying to shut down for Christmas, and got bail reduced, processed, and returned my son home to his family for the holidays (did I mention the snow storm that was setting in also?). With everything going against us, John was a Godsend. Crazy times!!! For no additional charge, John also stepped in and provided counsel on the practice of life. It TRULY takes a village to raise and guide the next generation. It meant so much to me to see him step in not just as his legal counselor, but as a life counselor. He has a sense of humor which was always appreciated. When situations are tense, laughter is a very effective stress reliever. My first recommendation would be to always make good choices. My second would be to hire John Cutler if "life" happens to you.