Paul Bechter Rippel

Paul Bechter Rippel

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Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 44 years

Child custody Lawyer at Idaho Falls, ID
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Workers Compensation

428 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 80%

Family law matters of all kinds, for example, adoption, paternity, child custody and support, divorce with or without children, pre- or post-nuptial agreements, estate planning, etc.

80%
Workers Compensation 20%

accidents and injuries occurring on the job or occupational diseases arising due to the nature of the employment

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 44 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hopkins Roden Crockett Hansen & Hoopes, PLLC

428 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402-3609

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Paul Bechter Rippel's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2019 | Domestic Violence

Lazy Lawyer

This lawyer never called me back nor did he answer any of my questions. He would show up 5 minutes AFTER court was to begin. He did not object to obvious objections such as, "objection your honor, counsel is badgering the witness," or "irrelevant," or "this witness' testimony is biased." He was un...communicative and totally detached from this case. He had little, if any, knowledge of family law, or he just didn't apply himself to my case. He was slow in response to court filings, didn't defend me at all. Because of his negligence, I have not seen nor talked to my 7 year old daughter at all for two years. And the guardian she is with has a history of domestic violence, fraud, and drug charges. None of which Attorney Rippel would use against him. He called no witnesses I requested nor did he submit their affidavits of my parenting skills and my character. Atty Paul Rippel failed me and my case in every way.

Paul Rippel

Replied last June 05, 2018

Although I cannot be sure, I believe this was a client who was rumored to be under the influence of illegal drugs during my attempt to represent them, who failed to stay in contact and missed court hearings, and then finally decided the judge's adverse decision was all my fault.

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Kristopher Meek

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Paul Rippel is one of the most caring and thoughtful lawyers I know. He is very skilled in matters of worker's compensation and social security disability. If you have issues in either of these areas, call Paul. I know you won't be disappointed."

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Sean Coletti

Unknown lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paul is a skilled child custody, divorce and workers compensation lawyer, He is an effective advocate for his clients. He works well with the courts and with other lawyers. He knows what it takes to succeed."

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Charles Hopkins

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul Rippel is a lawyers' lawyer, and a leader in the professional community. His experience, and the wide respect that he receives from his colleagues, qualify him for my highest endorsement."

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Megan Hopfer

Child custody lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paul has spent many years learning and keeping up on the law regarding child custody and has much experience in these types of cases. He provides a great service to his clients. I would recommend Paul to anyone needing assistance with a child custody and/or child support case."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Professionalism Award, Idaho State Bar

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Member, Hopkins Roden Crockett Hansen & Hoopes, PLLC

Associations

2012 - Present

Idaho Falls Exchange Club

member

2014 - 2015

Idaho State Bar

President

Education

1981

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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