Daniel R. Hardee

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Daniel R. Hardee

also known as Daniel Hardee

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boise, ID
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Adoption ... +2 more

1487 S. David Lane, Boise, ID

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About Daniel

Biography

I have 29+ years of helping people with all aspects of family, divorce, custody, and child support.

I really enjoy assisting parties with an adoption and bettering the life of a less fortunate child.

As a father of 6, I understand how important your children are and will represent you accordingly.

With my 29+ years of experience, I will aggressively advocate for your interests.

With my 29+ years of experience, I will aggressively advocate for your interests.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Adoption 20%

33 years | 200 cases

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Alimony 20%

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Child Custody 20%

33 years | 500 cases

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Divorce and Separation 20%

33 years | 500 cases

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Family 20%

33 years | 500 cases

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Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 32 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hardee, Pinol & Kracke, PLLC

1487 S. David Lane, Boise, ID, 83705

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Daniel R. Hardee's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dawn | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Attorney Other Attorneys Don’t Want to Face

What most people don’t know is Dan Hardee’s reputation. Before hiring him, I consulted with over eight highly respected attorneys...each known to be the best in their field. When I asked them, “Who would you not want to see on the other side of a case?”—Dan Hardee’s name came up every single time.... That’s why I hired him. Dan commands a high level of respect for his excellence, fairness, and his bulldog approach. He’s strategic, sharp, and frankly, unf*ckwithable. Because of that, this process, while still difficult, was far smoother and more professional than it might have otherwise been. Everyone involved knew he was fair, honest and wasn’t going to play games. And that changed everything. If you want someone who brings clarity, gravity, and backbone to the table—Dan’s that attorney.

Posted by Kimberly | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, Communicative and Compassionate!

I contacted Dan to help with our custody case. During our first meeting he gave us the confidence that he was going to do everything in his power to make sure we would see our little girl more. He exceeded any expectations we had for him. Every question, e-mail or phone call; Dan made time for us. ... Even on short notice he made sure to address each of our concerns. He treated us like family and fought our case with compassion. Before going to Dan our custody case was overwhelming and draining. Thanks to Dan we were able to move through the case smoothly and eventually settled out of court with the offer we had hoped for. I highly reccommend Dan for his knowledge, care, discipline and heart he gives to each case. We will always choose Dan for our legal needs and feel fortunate to have had such a positive experience with such an incredible lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Experience and expertise to help your case

Dan Hardee and his staff have done a fine job of managing my case. One thing that particularly impressed me as I was in the process of selecting counsel was that Dan knew all of the judges that might be assigned to preside over my case. It had not occurred to me how important and advantageous this ...familiarity would be, but that single factor has proven to be a real difference-maker in the outcomes so far. Dan came highly recommended by another very prominent area attorney, and he has lived up to that recommendation. Very appreciative!

Posted by dane | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fortunate for me

Generally when it comes to dealing with a lawyer it is because of some unfortunate and unwanted scenario. I find it a hidden blessing that in my times of need over the last 15 years I have had the fortune of working with Dan Hardee. During that time his representation has blessed my life from will...ingness to educate me about lawsuit avoidance; coming to agreements outside of court; and representing us in court when necessary. Ultimately we have always come to agreeable terms and move on in life happier having had his help through it all. I appreciate Dan and his staff. Dane

Posted by stephanie | May 25, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Saved my family

I was in an EXTREMELY complex case that was the result of multiple factors but involved many "experts" and multiple changes of council. I have experienced being represented by TWO other attorneys offices, one of which is extremely well known. Neither of these offices did half of what Dan and his assi...stant Brandi did for us. Dan battled for me like he was fighting for his own children and managed to be the perfect combination of hard nosed but able to negotiate effectively when compromise needed to be made. He helped me focus on the things that were most important and gave me very CLEAR and CONCISE direction in every meeting. He also was forthcoming with EVERY expense and never proceeded without going over the different options and the expense of each. He thought of things NEITHER other attorneys had noticed in the details of a case this large and acted quickly to right wrongs done and get my case back on the right course. He also did not It proved how carefully and thoroughly he approached things. He came recommended to me originally by the office manager (who was a family member) of a large firm in another town, as a lawyer that was highly regarded for both his excellence as an attorney and his moral conduct. I found this to be 100% true of him and his staff. My case was one that other lawyers had said was not possible to turn around, Dan turned it around completely without using lies or the dishonest tactics Ive seen happen in the courtroom. I can't emphasize enough that if you are going to trust someone with the future of .your life and your children's future, you want no less than than Dan Hardee. I risked my life on him and it was the best choice I ever made. I'll be tucking my babies into bed tonight because of him.

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Daniel R. Hardee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Nightingale

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Hardee

Child custody lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've had the privilege of growing up and witnessing my father, Dan Hardee, build his law practice by fighting for his clients and achieving outstanding results for them. He is an expert at guiding clients through what may be the most difficult time in their lives. If you are in need of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to help you with your family law case I highly recommend Dan Hardee!"

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R. Aaron Morriss

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dan is always great to work with. Smart, hardworking, and straightforward."

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Charles Bauer

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is one of the most experienced and capable lawyers in Boise."

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Ashley Marelius

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dan was great to work with as an opposing counsel in a deposition in which he was defending a third party outside of the case. Dan was incredibly kind to me as a new attorney and offered beneficial feedback. Would be grateful to see him on the other side in the future."

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Anthony Pantera

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. This guy knows his stuff and treats each of his cases as the most important case he has."

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Tyler Rounds

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is and should be regarded as one of the best divorce and family law litigators in the state."

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Ronald Shepherd

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dan works hard for his clients and provides common sense, results oriented advice to his clients. He has a very practical and objective approach to representing family law clients, which serves his client well in the often-times emotionally charged area of family law."

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R. Aaron Morriss

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Samuel Dotters-Katz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Chip Giles

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Gustavel

Alimony lawyer

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Scott Learned

Family lawyer

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Anthony Pantera

Family lawyer

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John Sutton

Family lawyer

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Charles Bauer

Family lawyer

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Tyler Rounds

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ronald Shepherd

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

N/A

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Marcus, Christian, Hardee & Davies, LLP

1900 - Present

Partner, Hardee, Pinol & Kracke, PLLC

1996 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Marcus, Christian, Hardee & Davies, LLP

1993 - 1996

Caldwell City Prosecutor, White Peterson

Associations

1993 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Participant in Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program

Idaho State Bar

Family Law Section

Education

1992

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Albertson College of Idaho

BA

1989

College of Idaho

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

ISB PRo Online-Ethical Challenges

Ethical Challenges in Problem Solving Courts

2020

ISB Fam Online

Beyond the Decree: Retirement Plans, QDROs and Financial Planning

2020

ILF Online-Adapting to Changing Times in Family Law

Family Law

2012

How To Try a Contested Case

How to Present a Custody Case

Languages

English

Activity

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