Sean Patrick Walsh

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Sean Patrick Walsh

4.4
8 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Coeur d'Alene, ID
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime ... +2 more

901 N. 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID

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About Sean

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

At Palmer Walsh & Taylor, we understand that being charged with a crime means you could face serious consequences. Criminal charges can negatively affect every area of your life. At Palmer Walsh & Taylor, we'll fight for you.

21 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

21 years

20%
Drug Crime 20%

21 years

20%
Sex Crime 20%

21 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

21 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 20 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Walsh & Lewis PLLC

901 N. 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814

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Sean Patrick Walsh's Reviews

Posted by Dale | May 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Sean Walsh and Team

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.... Sean is excellent in working with the legal system, and I am certain has a good reputation within it. He explained options clearly. Everything went well in complying with the court demands, and I assumed it was all over by late 2021. However, Washington State DOL finally learned of it, and wanted to impose a suspension, ignition interlock and 3 years of expensive insurance in early April of 2024 - to go into effect May 4. I contacted Jessica of Sean's team, and she worked quickly to file an affidavit of compliance with the Idaho court, and then quickly passed on the filed action removing the guilty plea. Washington DOL gave me an administrative hearing via telephone on April 24, and agreed to wait a few days before acting to allow Idaho Licensing to produce a "negate" order based on the court action. This all fell into place on May 3. I would have faced a number of "not fun" penalties on May 4 if Sean's team, the court, and Idaho licensing had not been helpful and quick acting. I highly recommend Sean Walsh.

Posted by Shelby | March 17, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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

LOVE THIS MAN!!!!

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

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

For Trial Attorneys, Sean Walsh is the Pinnacle

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...n like many would have done. Instead, he spoke exactly what he believed. When I'd contacted him close to two years later, for when that same case was about to go to trial, as I needed a second opinion, he didn't charge me when he could have. And he again spoke extremely highly of the attorney I'd hired. He exercises the integrity necessary to be best person he can be, the confidence required to be the ideal trial attorney, and the competence needed to obtain the optimum outcome for your case. I have absolutely no doubt that if my experience with Sean was more, that I could speak to even greater lengths to both just how exceptional an attorney he is as well an individual.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2013

Attorney Walsh will stand by you, direct you and defend you.. Always with a strong knowledge and understanding of the law.

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... life and find a real family unit. That my child deserves. Not only did he save me from the inevitable of domestic abuse, he also saved my little girl from such exposure. Attorney Walsh will fight for you, and guide you safely through understanding the law. He knows lives and breaths his practice.

Posted by Anthony | May 8, 2011

Thank You!

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!

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Sean Patrick Walsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alycia Moss

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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P. Lewis

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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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Megan Marshall

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Staci Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandie Rouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alycia Moss

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Staci Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandie Rouse

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Idaho State Bar, Professionalism and Ethics Section

Member

Access to Justice Idaho 2016 Leadership Committee

Member

Idaho Capital Defense Counsel Roster

Member

2022 - 2024

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2011 - 2024

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

Education

2005

University of Idaho

Juris Doctor

2002

Boise State University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

Lunch and Ethics

Applications of the Rules of Professional Responsibility to Indigent Criminal Defense

2023

Jackpot Seminar

How to Cross Examine Anybody

2023

Jackpot Seminar

Objections Refresher

2023

Bench Bar Forum

Professional Ethics in Criminal Defense

2022

Sunny Climate CLE

The Right to Posses Firearms in Idaho: review and recent updates

2021

Sunny Climate CLE

Idaho Criminal Rule 12.2 & Ancillary Services

2017

Headline News

Ethics Update: The New Non-Discrimination Provision in the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct

2016

Fall Seminar

Ethical Considerations in Billing

2016

Fall Seminar

Obtaining Public Funding for Expert Services

2015

University of Idaho College of Law

Success In Law School

2015

Idaho State Bar

CLE-Idaho Luncheon Ethics

2014

Idaho State Bar

CLE-Ethics of Representing Child Clients

2014

Headline News

Criminal Law Update

Languages

English

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