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Brian Donesley delivers aggressive representation based upon 38 years of experience as an attorney in Idaho. Examine Brian Donesley’s qualifications carefully, and judge for yourself the range and scope of his abilities and outstanding experience: personal injury, divorce and custody, criminal, DUI, employment law, business matters, administrative law, liquor law, governmental affairs and other legal questions. Experience includes: Public Defender; Chief Counsel Idaho Department of Law Enforcement, Idaho Liquor Chief; State Senator; FBI Legal Advisors Academy; litigation; negotiation; mediation; unions; liquor law.
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47 years | 300 cases
47 years | 100 cases
47 years
47 years | 300 cases
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Acquired: 1978
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
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802 W Bannock St Ste Lp106, Boise, ID, 83702-5837
23 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Wasn't sure if he was on my side or the state's
I honestly didn't know if he was on my side or the state's. Was extremely adverse towards me and genuinely didn't believe anything I had to say. He genuinely was not advocating for me. After changing attorneys, the person who had actually attacked myself and my family made a victim impact statem...
Posted by Jeff | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A tough lawyer that is very adept at overcoming obstacles.
Brian provided excellent representation for me. He was immediately my trusted adviser and strongest advocate. I had a tough situation, and he was very adept at overcoming obstacles as they arrived, and staying the calm, cool, collected element when I couldn't be. He was extremely prepared when it ...
Posted by Javier | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Mr. Donesley is a great attorney. He was always available to me if I had any questions. Mr. Donesley made it a top priority to keep me informed on all aspect of my case. Many other lawyers take your money and disappear. If you don't want to gamble on if a lawyer is going to be there for you, then I h...
Posted by Sam | June 16, 2015 | Child Custody
Thorough, Agressive, and Considerate - The Best Attorney in Idaho
Brian is the best attorney I could've imagined as representation for my custody case. As a client with no previous knowledge of the legal system, Brian's expertise and experience was incredibly valuable and made the otherwise emotional process as smooth and straightforward as possible. He consistentl...
"Brian is a hard-working, experienced attorney. He is well-respected, and I often refer friends and clients to him."
"Brian is a zealous and spirited advocate for his clients and is vested in achieving the best possible result for each of them. He is highly knowledgeable, professional and well-respected in the legal community. I endorse Brian without hesitation."
"Brian is a very professional, competent attorney. I have had occasion to work with him on the other side of a couple of cases now. I gladly endorse him."
"Brian is an excellent attorney. He has many years of experience and knows everybody in the Boise legal community. Brian is very intelligent, honest and has a tremendous work ethic. I highly recommend Brian for any criminal or DUI case."
"Brian has a great deal of experience and a deep understanding of labor and administrative law. He is passionate in his advocacy because he truly enjoys is work. I highly recommend him."
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Sky League Football MVP, Culver City High School
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Sky League Batting Champion, Culver City High School
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All CIF Football Selection, California Southern Section
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Varsity Football, Baseball and Rugby, Stanford University
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Idaho State Senator, District 16, Boise, 1989-93
1987 - Present
Owner, Brian Donesley, Attorney
2004 - 2006
General Counsel, Shoshone-Paiute Nation, Owyhee, NV
1989 - 1993
Senator, Idaho State Senate
1981 - 1987
Alcohol Beverage Chief, Idaho State Police
1979 - 1987
Chief Legal Counsel, Idaho State Police
1978 - 1979
Associate, Nick Chenoweth, Attorney
2013 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Employment and Labor Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Idaho Licensed Beverage AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Lawyer Assistance Program CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
1988 - Present
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Idaho State BarAttorney Member
2009 - 2010
Idaho Licensed Beverage AssociationLegal Counsel
1990 - 1992
National Conference of State LegislaturesExecutive Committee
1980 - 1989
Idaho State Bar Fee Arbitration CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
1985
Certificate of Completion
1982
Certificate of Completion
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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