John Eric Sutton

Mr. Sutton is one of the strongest legal council in the state of Idaho. He has assisted my family and friends for generations and continues to serve the people in this state with grace, honesty and dignity. His 40+ years of strong values and legal etiquette has always proven himself in and outside ...of the courtroom. Legal council for criminal justice is his strong suit but sometimes under appreciated per the previous and only bad review on this site. I guess you can't please everyone. Perhaps that one bad review just simply didn't want to pay his or her bill? I am aware that Mr. Sutton has represented in business one of the former governor's, as well as many other reputable people and organizations in and around our state. Mr. Sutton does more than criminal law. He helped me in a civil case with stellar results. Thank You John and your amazing staff for all you do! Many appreciate you!

Last year, I was stopped for running through a yellow light that turned red at an intersection in downtown Boise. As the police approached my car, I knew they would ask me where I was coming from and of course once I told them “a restaurant.” Their next question to me was, “have you had anything to d...rink?” That’s when I knew I was in trouble. I literally had two drinks. Two! But for some reason, my alcohol level was over the limit. I was taken to jail and charged with a DUI. Devastating! I’ve never been in trouble with the law, I never get into trouble, and here I was a 63-year-old woman being charged with a DUI. Mr. Sutton was highly recommended to me by a friend. I called his office panicking Monday morning to see how he could help me. I was devastated over the situation throughout the weekend waiting to get into his office, scared, nervous, embarrassed and ashamed. Mr. Sutton saw me that afternoon and calmed me down immediately. He assured me the best thing I could do was to try to relax and let him go forward and do what he does best... defend me. I put all my faith in him. Mr. Sutton ordered the police report, the tape of the incident, made sure the policeman were certified to give the breath test, and other important pieces of evidence that would be needed to try and release me of this awful charge. I was barely over the 8.0 limit, 8.5 the second time I had to blow in the machine. But I was still arrested.  On my hearing date, Mr. Sutton had me come to court, but I didn't have to go into the court room before the Judge. I just stayed in a conference room awaiting my sentence. He said he would go before the Judge and plead my case for me and if I needed I to appear, he would come and get me. After about 15 minutes Mr. Sutton came into the conference room, and said the judge gave me a "With Held Judgement." Meaning, after a year, this charge would be off my record. I couldn't believe it. Mr. Sutton did what he said he would do... handle my case and win it for me. I was so relieved and over joyed I was ready to cry. Mr. Suttons law student, Tracy was very supportive of me also. Every time I called the office, if Mr. Sutton was not available, Stacy was there to answer my questions. I highly recommend Mr. Sutton, should you find yourself in a situation where it concerns your reputation, the shame of the crime, the humiliation of the ordeal by law enforcement, and the entire emotional trauma that you can go through after experiencing something like this.  Mr. Sutton gave me my dignity back. I will forever be grateful to him for the hard work, his dedication and overall concern for me, as his client. in fighting my case for me.

Four & a half years ago I was involved in a situation where another group of people brought a fight to me at my house, and then they grabbed a gun. Even though I proceeded to defend myself, warding off the 3 other people, I was arrested on 2 felonies. After I was bailed out of jail, I shopped for an ...attorney throughout the whole southern half of Idaho. I quickly learned that an attorney's attitude towards your case is a direct reflection of what your outcome is likely to be. All that John wanted from start was the truth, which I gladly offered. Eventually, my case was dismissed in Owyhee Co., and it was handed over to the USAF where I was court-martialed. There, I found myself facing 3 felonies, 2 misdemeanors, and 15 years at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. After a 3 day trial, with Mr. John Sutton on my side, and the truth prevailing, I'm proud to say that I have heard "We the jury hear by find the defendant (my name) not guilty all charges". A full acquittal is what John was after, and a full acquittal is what John and I received. The reference that sent me to him said "he gets what he wants in the courtroom", and I can attest to that. He's not there to judge you or your character, he's only after the truth. I'm thankful everyday to be a free man, that I get to continue doing my job in the USAF, and I would not be where I am today without John. Thank you!

Years ago I divorced my wife and in my divorce I lost everything. At the time I did not have John as my attorney. My ex filed for full custody and accused me of abusing our child. I immediately retained John after hearing many wonderful things about him. The end result of my case with John's represen...tation was everything I wanted and more. John proved my ex was lying and I got to keep custody of my child, and my ex has to pay even more child support than before. Excellent trial attorney, excellent and super friendly staff, and pays attention to your needs. John is the attorney you should hire if you want to win your custody case. He has tons of experience and the other lawyer and the judge really seemed to like him and respect what he was saying.