Edward Beckham - Lawyer in Boise, ID

Edward Brandon Beckham

Appeals Attorney at Boise, ID

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Goes above and beyond

He represented me in an EEO dispute with my employer. They were playing very dirty & trying to destroy a professional reputation I spent more than 10 years building. The employer used lies, manipulations such as pressuring my subordinates to file complaints about me or loose their own jobs to create a reason to fire me because I refused to participate in the illegal & unethical business practices my superiors were demanding I participate in. Mr. Beckham worked tirelessly to protect my job & my reputation by hitting the agency & the corrupt leadership from every angle possible, to include involving Congress & other federal officials in the matters that pertained to my employer's deliberate violations relating to federal laws & policies to include their attempts to force me to misuse taxpayer money. Without Mr. Beckham's foresight and preparations of ten steps ahead of their next moves, I would have been another statistic of the whistle blower that got stomped by "the man". But I am not, in fact I was compensated for the hell they put me through, the lies in my records were removed & the actions taken by this attorney had far reaching consequences for the leadership members who perpetrated this attack as the agency has now three years later been cleaned out of most of the major players at that federal agency.

Genuinely Works Hard for Everyone He Represents – Highly Recommended!

I was lucky enough to be represented by Mr. Beckham in a criminal appeal (along with several other people he was representing in similar cases). I had been fined and sentenced to jail time beyond what was allowed by the law. Mr. Beckham did not stand for this! I learned, though my experience with him, that he is an honest and hardworking attorney who fights to get the best possible outcome for everyone he serves. He definitely proved this by the work he did my case (and from what I saw him do at the Court of Appeals in the other cases he argued on the same day). I was amazed when he prepared a 25-page written argument, on my behalf, which turned out to be irrefutable! And, when it came to the oral arguments in my case, he did an outstanding job when he took on the 3-Judge Panel at the Cheyenne River Sioux Court of Appeals. This is a hardworking attorney who I believe is a great legal thinker; it shows in his writing and arguing skills. I was lucky to have him in my corner fighting for me - I won.

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Practice areas

Appeals

35%

State appellate matters, as well as upgrade of military discharge after 15 Years, via appeals to appropriate Discharge Review Boards (DRB), utilizing the DD Form 293.

11 years
Military law

30%

Military Discharge Upgrade Lawyer: DD-214 discharge upgrades, other than honorable discharge upgrade for the purpose of among other things VA discharge upgrades for VA benefits qualification.
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11 years
Criminal defense

20%

Specializing in trial work in criminal matters.

11 years
Child custody

15%

Specializing in trial work relating to child custody matters.

11 years

Mr. Beckham's specialty practice is focused on trial work in criminal and custody disputes, state appeals, as well as military discharge upgrades and appeals to military discharge review boards.

As a trial lawyer, including service as a former Chief Public Defender and Deputy Criminal Prosecutor, Mr. Beckham brings a wealth of experience as a miltary discharge upgrade lawyer who is licensed to practice by the Idaho State Bar and District of Columbia Bar. Brandon Beckham is a 2006 graduate of Boise State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Mr. Beckham continued on with his education, earning a Juris Doctor (JD) from the the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law in 2009.

Mr. Beckham's strong commitment to social justice led him on to theological studies at Liberty Theological Seminary, where he completed an MA in Theological Studies that culminated in a Master of Divinity (M.Div) in 2014 and a Th.M in Theology, from Liberty University School of Divinity (2016). Following graduation from law school, Mr. Beckham served as Tribal Public Defender for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, for approximately 18 months from 2010-2012. Between 2018 to 2020, Mr. Beckham has served as a deputy criminal prosecutor in Boise, practicing as a Boise criminal attorney representing the community through prosecution of crimes.

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Licensed for 10 years

State DC

Status Good Standing

Acquired 2015

Updated 06/08/2022

State ID

Status Active

Acquired 2012

Updated 01/19/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Boise, ID, 83702

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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2019

Goes above and beyond

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Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2015

Genuinely Works Hard for Everyone He Represents – Highly Recommended!

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Posted by Vivian | October 5, 2015

Excellent Attorney

dismissed. The case can be reviewed in the listing of Appellant cases on the Cheyenne River. He is quick, very intelligent, young and qAttorney Brandon Beckham was the attorney on a case here in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Courts, Eagle Butte, SD where he was employed. He helped us file a Criminal Appeal Case that he won where Judge Gunville was retrying my son on a case that had already been dismissed. The case can be reviewed on the list of Appellant cases on the Cheyenne River. He is quick witted and very intelligent. On a scale of 1-10, I give him a 10. Thank you for giving us this time to recommend attorney Beckham. Vivian

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Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2015

Dedicated to Fighting for His Clients

An intelligent attorney who cares about his clients cases and who really fight to protect their rights and to get them the best result! This guy is brilliant when it comes to legal research and writing. Mr. Beckham did not stop fighting for me until we had won. Not only is he an amazing lawyer, but he is also caring and actual listens to those he represents.

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Posted by Shelby | September 25, 2013

Amazing service

Brandon did an amazing job! He did everything to help me withthe case and put so much time and effort into my case! I was really happy that he was my attorney and would recommend him anytime!

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AVVO RATING 8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Ada County Prosecutors Office
2018 - Present

Criminal Lawyer
Boise Criminal Attorney
2012 - Present

Supervisory Public Defender
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
2010 - 2012

Education

Liberty University School of Divinity
Master of Theology (Th.M)
2016

Liberty Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div)
2014

Liberty Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (MA)
2010

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
2009

Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2006

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Legal Cases

Custody Action
Successful outcome; client awarded primary custody.

Probate Contest
Successful outcome; negotiated settlement resulted in my client receiving what was left to them in the decedent's Last Will and Testament.

Custody Action
Successful outcome - assisted client, who was the defendant in the custody action, in winning sole custody.

Associations

District of Columbia Bar
Admitted to Practice
2015 - Present

Idaho State Bar
Admitted to Practice
2012 - Present

U.S. District Court of Idaho
Admitted to Practice
2012 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Military Law Top Contributor
AVVO
2014

Top Contributor Award
AVVO
2013

Publications

Memorandum for Executive Leadership
Cooperative Agreements and Noxious Weeds Congressional Authorities
2017

Speaking Engagements

Navy Officer Training
Contract Administration Close-Out Training
2016

Tribal Lay Legal Advocacy Overview
Tribal Legal Advocacy
2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (66)

Given (162)

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
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"Mr. Beckham is one of the most learned, experienced, and excellent attorneys that I have ever encountered. Even though I have spent the past 24 years as a law professor, judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn valuable information from his posts each and every day. I highly recommend him to everyone."

Alexander Segal

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 17
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"I say it often - this profession is striving on knowledge and experience but relies heavily on innovation and modernization. The younger generation of well-trained, initiative-driven and energetic attorneys is the hope and future of our profession. It is especially so when they have as impressive and diverse a resume as does Edward. This is why I am happy to endorse Attorney Beckham and welcome him into this online community."

Fiza Syed

General practice Attorney | Apr 26
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"I endorse this lawyer."

Bryan DePowell

General practice Attorney | Apr 08
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Beckham's in-depth knowledge of the law make him, hands down, a great choice if you are seeking representation."

Mark Clay

General practice Attorney | Aug 28
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"I highly endorse Mr. Beckham. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

General practice Attorney | Feb 25
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a well respected member of the legal community."

Jill Rogers

Unknown Attorney | Feb 13
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"Aggressive representation and a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown Attorney | Feb 04
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"Professional and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

Douglas Borthwick

General practice Attorney | Dec 31
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"I endorse this lawyer."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown Attorney | Nov 09
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"I endorse this lawyer."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

General practice Attorney | Sep 28
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"I endorse this lawyer."

Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

General practice Attorney | Sep 16
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"I endorse this lawyer."

James Shields

Unknown Attorney | Aug 20
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"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."

Valarie McNeice

General practice Attorney | Jun 04
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, professional and highly respected in the legal community."

Randal Moore

Unknown Attorney | Apr 29
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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

Ligia Parmenter

Unknown Attorney | Apr 24
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"Edward Brandon Beckham is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I endorse wholeheartedly."

Sean Cleary

General practice Attorney | Apr 24
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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

John O'Brien

General practice Attorney | Apr 21
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"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."