Erik J. O'Daniel

Erik J. O'Daniel

3.8
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boise, ID
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

785 S. White Cloud, Boise, ID

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 23 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2002

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Location

O’Daniel Law Office

785 S. White Cloud, Boise, ID, 83709

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Erik J. O'Daniel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Communication was extremely poor — I made multiple attempts over several months with no response.He did not finish the work.

I would give zero stars if possible. My experience with Mr. O’Daniel has been extremely disappointing. He provided minimal effort on my case and has since failed to follow through or complete the necessary work. Despite multiple attempts to contact him over the past several months, I have received no... response. I regret the time and money invested in his services and would not recommend him based on my experience.

Posted by Michael | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible waste of money

Save your money this guy is a clown. He did nothing. I could have got the same if not better results on my own. He has no office and does not keep in contact with you. He made a bunch of promises and does not follow through. The guy is all talk and no action.

Erik O'Daniel

Replied last February 23, 2025

I’m not sure which client this might be. All my clients have my cell number and my email. We have an office, so I’m not sure where that is coming from. If I dressed like a clown, it’s because I’m colorblind. Please forgive me. Anybody who claims they could have done a better job than their attorney is delusional. Having criminal charges is not the same as going to law school, passing the Bar and practicing for 20 years. I’m sorry you are unhappy. “Stop breaking the law asshole.” - Jim Carrey.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unprofessional

I aksed a question and he proceeded to judge me instead of giving an answer about my question

Erik O'Daniel

Replied last May 3, 2022

Criminal law is often about judgment. Things are only criminal if the state legislature has made the judgment to pass a law, and the governor signs it. Criminal law is a judgment on what conduct will be accepted in our society and what conduct will not be accepted. My recollection of the post is that it involved a juvenile female interacting with adult males on the Internet, and I said that should probably be avoided. I don’t think that’s a judgment - I think it is good advice.

Posted by Sean | July 13, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Help

Mr. O'Daniel provided me with not only the answer to my situation but also provided extra information pertaining to my particular situation. Thank you so much for all your help!!

Posted by Jordan | October 28, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Wonderful Experience

I had that chance to speak with Erik and words cannot describe how well composed this attorney is. I wish I had the chance to hire him but unfortunately my ticket dealt with Fish and Game in and in a different county. So, it was just in a different scope of work then what he usually handles. That bei...ng said he was very insightful and took time out of his schedule to go above and beyond. I cannot say enough about this attorney. If you are looking for help I would not hesitate to contact him or retain him. Very knowledgable great communication and really cares about law. I actually looked up some of his cases and his documentation looks superb. He helped me in a very down time and gave me hope. Not only that he searched his network and provided many options for me to explore. I wish more people in this world cared as much as he does. I am more then grateful I was able to get the chance to speak with Erik. Hands down the best attorney I have ever had the chance to speak with. Thank you very much Erik!

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Carla Harcourt

Family lawyer | Jan 31

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"I endorse this lawyer-provides a good service for his community."

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Andrea Carroll

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Erik O'Daniel when I was a prosecutor and was always impressed by Erik's passionate advocacy. Erik is a fantastic attorney to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him to someone in need of criminal defense counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, O’Daniel Law Office

2019 - 2025

Staff Attorney, Trilogy Law Group

2015 - 2019

Sole Practioner, O'Daniel Law Office PLLC

2005 - 2015

Deputy Public Defender, Ada County Public Defender's Office

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Idaho Supreme Court, Justice Wayne Kidwell

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, Idaho Court of Appeals, Judge Sergio Gutierrez

Associations

2002 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

Education

2001

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Boise State University

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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