$ 250-275 per hour
John Robert Kormanik
About John
Biography
You, a family member, a friend or a client has been charged with a crime. Fear, confusion, despair, loss of freedom, liberty and livelihood stare the accused in the face. I focus on providing the best criminal defense possible and making the government prove you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before your freedom can be taken away.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
55%
19 years | 30 cases
Federal Crime
35%
19 years | 19 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
19 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 27 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Kormanik & Sneed LLP
206 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID, 83702
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense
Posted by David | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
John was my persistent advocate through some of the toughest times in my life.
I have had a long association with John. He represented me for many years as my appointed counsel. He and his firm were by my side throughout my entire ordeal and I am deeply grateful to John for the long hours and hard work that he put into my case. My case was a Federal criminal case and require...
John Robert Kormanik's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. John Kormanik is a great advocate and his clients are well served. I am a lawyer and a friend. John has been wise counsel to me personally and professionally. I happily refer cases to John and know that he will provide great advice to any client. He is a fierce advocate in court and a caring person."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Champion of Civil Justice, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Shareholder, Kormanik & Sneed LLP
2005 - 2006
Shareholder, White Peterson, P.A.
2003 - 2005
Associate, White Peterson, P.A.
2000 - 2003
Deputy Attorney General - Natural Resources Division, Idaho Office of Attorney General
1998 - 2000
Law Clerk to the Honorable Darrell Perry, Idaho Court of Appeals
Associations
2017 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007 - Present
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003 - Present
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Borgeman - Elmore County Case No. CR-2011-2954
Dismissal
McNulty v. Sinclair Oil Corp - 272 P.3d 554
Decision of the IDOL Affirmed
Certain Underwriters at Lloyds v. Wollsen - 141 Idaho 740
District Court's decision affirmed
Vanvooren v. Astin - 141 Idaho 440
District Court's decision affirmed
State ex rel. Kempthorne v. Blane County - 139 Idaho 348
District Court's decision reversed
Floyd v. Bd. of Comm'rs - 137 Idaho 718
District Court's decision reversed
Education
1998
California Western SOL
Juris Doctor - Magna Cum Laude
1994
Univ of Redlands
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Sunny Climate Seminar
Closing Arguments - How to effectively argue on behalf of your client while being true to yourself
2015
The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit
Admission/Exclusion of Unique Evidence
2015
The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit
Handling Email, Social Media and Other ESI
2015
Annual Flagship CLE: The Rules They Are a-Changin'
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho Rules
2012
Pursuing Civil Liability for Criminal Acts
Civil Law
2008
Knowing and Persuading the Idaho Juror
Juror Questions of Witnesses
2007
Employment Laws Made Simple
Employment Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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17 May 2019
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Can you serve a terminal instead of probation?
18 May 2019
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I'm fighting two misdemeanor charges. What will happen if I reject the proposed plea deal, but lose at trial?
04 Apr 2019