I am Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer and trial attorney Chuck Peterson, and for nearly thirty years I have been a practicing trial lawyer. I focus on providing the best defense possible to my clients facing criminal charges, and trying the best possible case for my clients in civil actions. In every case I try to bring a sense of reason to the situation, and search for the real story. Every case is a story. I try to answer the tough questions: What really happened? And why? Those are the same questions that jury will ask. I have tried well over two hundred civil and criminal cases, and represented people in virtually every level of legal proceeding - from simple misdemeanors to complex felony cases, in state and federal courts throughout the United States.
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913 W River St Ste 420
Boise, ID, 83702-7081
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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ID | Active | 1985 | 06/11/2022 |
WA | Voluntarily Resigned | 1981 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 59 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
President's Award | Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2015 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
Lawyer of Year - Boise - Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Captain - Trial Defense Services | US Army JAG Corps | 1981 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The Spence Law Firm - Jackson, Wyoming | Associated practice | 2000 - Present |
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2000 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | 2008 | |
Gonzaga University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) | 1981 |
Gonzaga University | BS - Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Western All-Star Conference | Using the iPad At Trial | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. J.T. | Felony Manslaughter - Not Guilty - guilty only of misdemeanor |
State v. Z.N | Case settled with plea to manslaughter, blended adult and juvenile sentence. |
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Joshua Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2020
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Chuck Peterson is the lawyer you would hire to represent your mother if she were charged with murder.
Thomas Walker, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
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If you're in big trouble with the law, Chuck is the man to see.
Joshua Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2020
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Chuck Peterson is the lawyer you would hire to represent your mother if she were charged with murder.
Thomas Walker, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
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If you're in big trouble with the law, Chuck is the man to see.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Charles Crafts, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
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Chuck and I worked together on a murder case. State of Idaho v. Zachary Neagle. He is an amazing attorney and always gets excellent results for his clients. I offer a 110% endorsement.
Nikki Ramirez-Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 16, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Charles is a talented and well respected criminal defense attorney who I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lawyer.
Mel Orchard, Litigation Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
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Chuck is one of the very best i have ever had the pleasure of working with...brilliant on his feet....and more trial experience in his little finger than most lawyers get in a career...just exceptional
Tyler Rounds, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
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I would highly endorse this lawyer.
Ronald Burdge, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
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With an impressive bio, his published and highly accurate answers to questions on Avvo.com, the recommendation of him by attorneys and clients, and, most of all, a terrific blog, it is easy to see that attorney Chuck Peterson is one of the very best and that he cares about his clients and he cares about winning. None of that happens though if you don't know the law extremely well and you know how to handle the courtroom too - that's what a great trial attorney is all about. That's what Chuck Peterson is all about too. He impresses me and I highly recommend him to you. If you have a question about Criminal Law or Fraud Law, he is your answer. It is as simple as that.
Gerald Bublitz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer.
Tyson Logan, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 2, 2010
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Chuck Peterson is a brilliant and hard working trial lawyer. He is a winner. I believe he is the best criminal defense lawyer in Idaho and beyond.
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