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David R Partovi
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Biography
We believe in bringing the whole story together. We all know the whole story when we hear it, but we don't always know how to tell it. That is where Partovi Law comes in. I've assembled an amazing team of professionals with the experience and talent to tell your story and make it understood.
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Creemos que la historia entera tiene que estar communicado completamenta para ganar. Llamame para discutir su caso en una consulta gratis. Puedo ayudarse de entender su caso mejor.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
20 years
Criminal Defense
40%
24 years
Personal Injury
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 125-350 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2019 2018
Licenses
Licensed in Idaho for 18 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by McKenzie | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Knowledgeable and Dependable Counsel
I can’t thank Taylor, Dave, Casey, and his team enough for what they did for me. I came to them on really short notice after my previous attorney let me down and left my custody case in a mess. They jumped in right away, untangled everything, and made sure I was taken care of. They were patient with ...
Posted by David | November 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional experience
Making the call to Mr. Partovi was one of the best decisions I have made in a long time. I have been sober for close to four and a half years and recently had a situation where a charge from the past threatened to negatively impact all of the hard work I spent building my life back up to the place it...
Posted by Kayt | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Transparent, Honest, and Caring
When I first started interactions with Partovi, the paralegal I got wasn't the best. Mr. Partovi called and took responsibility and was transparent on his feelings of the case as a whole. I was surprised and pleasured to have a lawyer who worked with both sides. Kelsey, our new Paralegal was the most...
Posted by Mike | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
from mike and joyce gettig
david took our case against me and what he did for my wife and me was impressive. i had a no contact order and david helped my wife joyce start our legal precess. david got me back home with my wife and helped to us to understand the confusing judicial system. hopefully i will never need his help ...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Honest, professional, and good man
Made a mistake and got a DUI. As a highly competitive law enforcement candidate and Guardsman in the Army, I found my world quickly turned upside down over one mistake and my family in turmoil. I went through 3 different lawyers before I hired David and he showed up the day of free of charge to help ...
David R Partovi's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. David is smart and highly skilled attorney who is a terrific advocate for his clients. I have known David for many years and know he is well respected in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Dave for almost a decade. He does a great job for his clients!"
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dave and I have worked together on family law cases; he was either opposing counsel or I requested his services as a criminal lawyer on my family law cases. He is a true advocate and gentleman."
"Endorsement: It is inspiring to watch David advocate for his clients. He is passionate and truely cares about those he represents."
"A tenacious and skilled advocate, a true gentleman when he's not upset with you - watch out if he is! Someone you will want on your side!"
"David Partovi is a relentless fighter. He will do everything he can for his clients. David consistently shows compassion for his clients, passion for his work, and an unwavering tenacity to get the job done. I would be happy to work with David Partovi on any criminal defense matter. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Dave graduated a year ahead of me at Gonzaga, and like me, has worked for both the prosecution and the defense. I prosecuted one trial with Dave as opposing counsel, and he worked hard for his client to win the acquittal. Dave will work to get the best resolution for his client, and he's not timid about going to trial. You can count on Dave to do a great job."
"I have had the pleasure of working David Partovi on several cases. David is a Bulldog, who fights with great zeal on behalf of his clients. David's tenacity and intellect has been a winning combination in securing a number of victories in some high profile cases."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with David as opposing counsel to his clients. He is excellent to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Nobody fights harder for a client than Dave. He is great. You can't go wrong if he takes your case."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Principal, Partovi Law
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Maxey Law Office
2002 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Dawson & Meade
2000 - 2002
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane City Attorney's Office Criminal Division
Associations
2015 - Present
National Criminal Defense CollegeMember
2008 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2005
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Robert Caruso
Not Guilty X 10
Washington v. Castagna
Case Dismissed
Idaho v. Dickerson
Case Dismissed
Washington v. Kevin Herres
Case Dismissed
State v. Shonto K. Pete
Not Guilty
Education
2000
Gonzaga University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1996
California State University, San Diego
Bachelor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Civil Rights Seminar
Police Use of Force
Publications
2000
Gonzaga Journal of International Law
Associate Editor
1999
Gonzaga Journal of International Law
Associate Editor
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are my options?
12 Jan 2023
Q&A
Can a family member refuse to return a child to the custodial parent of the child because they suspect that parent relapsed ?
13 Jan 2023
Q&A
What am I facing at sentencing for 1st time reckless Endangerment charge?
13 Jan 2023