Jack Van Valkenburgh

Jack Van Valkenburgh

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 38 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Boise, ID
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +2 more

P.O. Box 531, Boise, ID

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Licensed in Idaho for 38 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1988

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Van Valkenburgh Law, PLLC

P.O. Box 531, Boise, ID, 83701

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Jack Van Valkenburgh's Reviews

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8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Dave Petty, CPA | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Licensing

Professional License Case

Mr. Van Valkenburgh represented me in a matter regarding my professional license. His willingness to understand, first the history and second the technical aspects of the case were outstanding. His experience and thoroughness in gathering the documents and preparing testimony, both mine and other wit...nesses was complete. I would highly recommend Jack for anyone seeking legal advice in this area.

Posted by Gary Abshire | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Wrongfully Tased

On January 4, 2009, I was wrongfully tased by a Fruitland Police Officer as my roommate and I removed his drunk and violent girlfriend from our house. The Officer arrived on scene and without saying a word, he pulled out his Taser and shot me! Fifty thousand volts violently ran through my body ...for five seconds...but that wasn't even close to being the worst part. Five days after the incident, the Officer filed "Battery Charges" against me in an attempt to cover up the tasing...and for the first time in my life I needed legal help. After a lot of wasted time and money...I simply believe my first attorney was afraid of the fight...and that's when I was referred to Jack Van Valkenburgh. Jack had the knowledge, experience and respect of the legal community which facilitated a fair judgment. More importantly...Jack got the "Battery Charge" expunged from my record. It is without hesitation that I refer Jack Van Valkenburgh to orchestrate your fight and resolve your legal issues. You won't be sorry...Jack KICKS ASS! Gary Payette, Idaho

Posted by Donald | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

DW Review

I highly recommend both Jack Van Valkenburgh and Sam Johnson for legal representation, particularly if you have been falsely accused, mistreated, or suffered denial of your rights at the hands of police or private businesses. We were targetted solely because of our race. We were mistreated and publ...icly humiliated. Working together, Mr. Van Valkenburgh and Mr. Johnson effectively pressured the police and business to settle out of court (the terms of the settlement are sealed) in a manner that properly redressed our wrongful arrests and detentions. In addition to his skilled advocacy, Mr. Van Valkenburgh stayed in good communication with us throughout the litigation. It is without hesitation that I recommend him as your attorney in legal battles against police, other governmental officials, or private business.

Posted by melanie | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Going the extra mile for a client!

Jack Van Valkenburgh is unwilling to quit, even when, as in my case, some witnesses could not be found and my case experienced problems unrelated to his representation of me. Jack always treated my case as if it were hugely important, promptly returned my phone calls, and ultimately won me a very re...asonable settlement. I highly recommend Van Valkenburgh Law, PLLC should you experience a legal problem in Idaho!

Posted by Robert | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Van Valkenburgh Law, PLLC

Mr. Van Valkenburgh had represented me due to an injury I suffered from a product purchased from one of the largest retail stores in America. Jack never failed to return my calls and emails and did so in a timely manner. He answered all of my questions in detail, drafted compelling Court papers ...and smartly negotiated a very satisfactory settlement of my case. I would recommend Van Valkenburgh Law, PLLC if you suffer an injury due to negligence or a wrongful act. I was extremely pleased with the legal representation that Jack provided me. Robert J. Boise,ID.

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Richard Hearn

Constitutional lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"While representing a client in a recent civil rights case, I needed to intervene in my own case as a party and asked Jack to represent me. Fortunately for me, he said yes. Not only did we win that case in the District Court, Jack and I won at the Ninth Circuit. Thanks Jack!"

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Civil rights lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

International Election Observer - Moldova, Organization for Security & Cooperation in Europe

2009

Founder's Award: Jack Van Valkenburgh, American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Van Valkenburgh Law, PLLC

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Railsback Law Office

1990 - 2008

Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho

1988 - 1989

Assistant Attorney, Boise City

Associations

2007 - Present

Boise Community Radio

Board Member

1995 - 2006

Ada County Human Rights Task Force

Board Member

1988 - 2015

Idaho State Bar

Bar Member

Education

1982

Northeastern University School of Law

J.D.

1977

Evergreen State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

A debate with a leading opponent of gay marriage

Should gay marriages be recognized?

2004

A debate with the Deputy Attorney General for Idaho

The U.S.A. Patriot Act

Publications

2005

The U.S.A. Patriot Act: The Devil is in the Details The Advocate

Languages

English

Activity

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