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Sean P. Walsh graduated cum laude from Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, in 2002, receiving his degree in Political Theory and Public Law. Sean earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law in Moscow in 2005. After law school, Sean practiced family law and criminal defense law in Lewiston, Idaho. In 2007, Sean moved with his family to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, where his law practice focused on criminal defense litigation and child protection matters. In 2006 and 2007, he completed two nationally renowned criminal defense training programs at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Louisville, Colorado. In 2010, Sean attended the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia. That same year, Sean started his own private practice and focused on criminal defense and family matters. In 2011, the Federal Courts appointed Sean to the Criminal Justice Act Panel of the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. In 2015, the Idaho Supreme Court placed Sean on the Idaho Capital Defense Counsel Roster. Sean is among the few Attorneys in the five Northern Counties of Idaho who are currently qualified by the Idaho Supreme Court to accept appointments in death penalty defense cases. Sean is currently a member of the Executive Committee on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Sean serves as Managing Partner of Walsh & Lewis PLLC, and practices State and Federal criminal defense. Sean is also currently a member in good standing with the Idaho State Bar Association.
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by Dale | May 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I had an unusual DUI case in CdA in 2020, and Sean Walsh represented me. He is an excellent listener, so understood the unusual nature of the case. I sat with him while we did a court "appearance" via telephone. Sean suggested going the route of a withheld judgement, and the prosecutor went along....
Posted by Shelby | March 17, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Sean knows what he's doing, I will never have a different lawyer represent me, he presents himself very professionally, he knows how to use his mouth piece, he know his stuff best lawyer in North Idaho hands down.....
Posted by Jesse | March 22, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Sean predicted the exact outcome of my case simply based upon the few facts I'd provided to him over the phone. When I'd asked his opinion regarding another attorney I was considering hiring, Sean spoke extremely highly of that attorney. He didn't try to use the opportunity for his own selfish gai...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2013
Sean Walsh made it possible for my daughter and I to escape a bad and dysfunctional relationship where I was first looked upon as the offender, when in fact Sean knew I was manipulated and found out the innocents of my case, where truly I was the victim. He made it possible for me to create a better...
Posted by Anthony | May 8, 2011
Sean was a great lawyer for me! He not only used his knowledge of law but he articulated it in a way that was perfect! If i could afford to have a lawyer on retainer it would be him! Thank you Sean!
"When immigration and criminal law collide, I can rely on Sean to assist my clients to resolve their criminal issues in the best way possible for their immigration cases. He tirelessly fights for his clients and provides the highest level of defense to any criminal charge. He is a skilled litigator."
"Sean and I spent just over three years working together and, simply put, he helped make me a better attorney with every case. His knowledge of the law and ability to handle difficult cases was and continues to be impressive. I've had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the depth of his knowledge, the positive way in which he practices law and witness his commitment to clients. Sean is a talented lawyer, well respected in the legal community and it's a pleasure to endorse him as an attorney."
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Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Pro Bono Award, Idaho State Bar
2014
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2007
Criminal Defense Skills, National Criminal Defense College
2006
Trial Advocacy Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Walsh & Lewis PLLC
2016 - 2019
Managing Partner, Walsh Law Group PLLC
2010 - 2016
Managing Partner, Palmer Walsh & Taylor PLLC
2005 - 2010
Attorney, Law Practice
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Member
Member
Member
2022 - 2024
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
2011 - 2024
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
2005
Juris Doctor
2002
Bachelor of Science
2023
Applications of the Rules of Professional Responsibility to Indigent Criminal Defense
2023
How to Cross Examine Anybody
2023
Objections Refresher
2023
Professional Ethics in Criminal Defense
2022
The Right to Posses Firearms in Idaho: review and recent updates
2021
Idaho Criminal Rule 12.2 & Ancillary Services
2017
Ethics Update: The New Non-Discrimination Provision in the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct
2016
Ethical Considerations in Billing
2016
Obtaining Public Funding for Expert Services
2015
Success In Law School
2015
CLE-Idaho Luncheon Ethics
2014
CLE-Ethics of Representing Child Clients
2014
Criminal Law Update
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