Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boise, ID

24 firms listed · all 24 in Boise · 4 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Martens Law Office

Martens Law Office

4.6 46 reviews
“What stood out most to me was how easy they were to work with—communication was always clear and timely, and I never felt left in the dark about anything.”
Free phone consultationIdaho Bar since 2001ABA memberServes IdahoSince 2003Open 24 hours
1615 W Hays St
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Jeffery E. Nona

Jeffery E. Nona

4.6 70 reviews
“Our disabled son's charge was unfortunate and lessons were learned but Jeff was able to get it dismissed in the end.”
Free phone consultationServes Central Idaho, Southwest IdahoOpen 24 hoursSince 2003
380 S 4th St #103
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Schofield and Young

Schofield and Young

4.9 82 reviews
“Christi is, hands-down, the best choice you can make in any battle you have to represent yourself, or someone you love, in.”
Free consultationPayment plans3 attorneysServes Idaho, Ada County +6Since 2017
1109 W Main St Ste 600
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Kershisnik Law

Kershisnik Law

4.3 40 reviews
“They make me feel like they truly care about me, and have an abundance of patience with me through the process when I ask an endless amount of questions to better understand the process.”
Free consultationServes Boise, surrounding areaBBB accreditedSince 1996
380 S 4th St STE 102
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Filicetti Law Office P.A.

Filicetti Law Office P.A.

4.6 32 reviews
“Joe did a great job with my case and I appreciate his help so greatly.”
BBB A+Since 2001
280 N 8th St #138
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Larsen Law Office

Larsen Law Office

4.7 57 reviews
“I got a much better outcome with his knowelge, experience and guidence then I ever could have done on my own.”
Free phone consultationServes Ada County, Canyon County +2Open 24 hoursSince 2015
223 N 6th St #440
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The 24 firms listed for Boise, ID defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Boise, ID

All 24 firms we list here are in Boise itself. We have 40 firms in Boise on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,410 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 4 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 4 offer urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do any criminal law firms listed for Boise offer free consultations?

9 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.

Minert Law Office

Minert Law Office

4.9 83 reviews
“He was also very objective and honest with possible outcomes from the get go”
Free consultationServes Boise, IdahoSince 2012
6126 W State St
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Atkinson Law Office

Atkinson Law Office

4.9 92 reviews
“Great guy, explains things very well and definitely works hard for his clients!”
BBB accreditedSince 2013
1087 W River St Ste 290
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Bublitz Law

Bublitz Law

4.8 77 reviews
“Jessica and staff were there for me all the way during some of the most challenging times of my life.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2014
604 N 16th St
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Miller Hawkins

Miller Hawkins

4.8 92 reviews
“Joe Miller took my difficult situation and explained everything clearly; he was incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind throughout the entire process.”
Since 2010
600 E Riverpark Ln #210
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Aaron Hooper, Attorney at Law

Aaron Hooper, Attorney at Law

5.0 52 reviews
“If you're looking for an attorney who is dedicated, trustworthy, and truly advocates for their clients, Aaron is the one to call.”
Since 2018
250 W Bobwhite Ct #300
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Jim Ball, Attorney at Law PA

Jim Ball, Attorney at Law PA

5.0 82 reviews
“It truly eased so much of my worries during the most stressful time of my life to know he was on my side fighting for me!”
NACDL memberServes Boise, Idaho, Boise areaSince 2012
355 W Myrtle St Ste 100-C
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Truscott Law

Truscott Law

4.6 15 reviews
“Amazing to work with, knows what he's talking about and was incredibly kind.”
Free phone consultationBBB A+Since 2016
1156 N Orchard St
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Breen, Ball & Marelius

Breen, Ball & Marelius

4.8 53 reviews
“He was responsive to my initial contact and kept me informed of the process, including best and worst case scenarios.”
Serves all of IdahoSince 2005
355 W Myrtle St
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Idaho Defense Firm

Idaho Defense Firm

4.1 13 reviews
“Randall Barnum, really did a great job with my case, I have actually recommended him to several different people, because he absolutely does know what he is doing!”
Free consultationServes Ada County, Idaho, Canyon County, Idaho +2BBB A+Since 2015
380 S 4th St #104
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The Cox Law Firm

The Cox Law Firm

4.4 37 reviews
“If you EVER need a excellent lawyer than Jon Cox is the person you should call.”
Since 2014
199 N Capitol Blvd Ste. 601
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Williams Law Group

Williams Law Group

4.1 26 reviews
“Hey this is Andrew and I want to say that jack is an awesome lawyer and has helped me during such a difficult period of time in my life.”
Serves IdahoSince 2020
417 S 13th St Suite 100
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Baldauf Law

Baldauf Law

4.3 11 reviews
“Even without obligation to assist me, he took the time to hear out my disasterous legal predicament I've been placed in out of his area of practice.”
Since 2017
380 S 4th St STE 101
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Cosho Humphrey

Cosho Humphrey

4.1 10 reviews
“Erika Klein has represented me twice and both times I could not have been happier with her work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to my case.”
Since 1976
1501 S Tyrell Ln
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Crafts Law

Crafts Law

4.5 19 reviews
“I was able to have my charges dismissed while under his care.”
Free consultationSince 2010
410 S Orchard St STE 184
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Idaho Liberty Defense

Idaho Liberty Defense

5.0 19 reviews
“I would recommend her to anyone that is in need of a lawyer willing to fight for your rights.”
Free consultationSince 2024
750 W Bannock St
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Nevin, Benjamin & McKay

Nevin, Benjamin & McKay

4.4 9 reviews
“I was looking at 10 years in Federal Prison and Dennis Benjamin was outstanding very professional even after I called him some bad names.”
Since 2003
303 W Bannock St
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Riley Law

Riley Law

4.8 14 reviews
“She completely sorted out my entire situation and got the case resolved quickly.”
Free consultation
250 S 5th St #820
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David Leroy Attorney at Law

David Leroy Attorney at Law

5.0 6 reviews
“Greatest lawyer I've ever had the privilege of working with, he is extremely intelligent and great at explaining things in layman's terms to his clients, he responds quickly and efficiently to all questions and concerns.”
Since 1998
802 W Bannock St #201
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Boise

  • “Steve is a great choice! Pleased with his knowledge, communication, patience, and honesty throughout the long process!” — client of Minert Law Office
  • “Ashley Marelius is super pleasant, professional and makes you feel comfortable with the process itself.” — client of Breen, Ball & Marelius
  • “I was so pleased at how caring and responsive they were with our case.” — client of Kershisnik Law
  • “From explaining my rights, to illustrating how the court process/timeline would work for my case specifically, they were pleasant every step of the way.” — client of Miller Hawkins
  • “Gerald Bublitz got my charges dropped! Throughout my entire experience, with the Bublitz law firm, I felt like they were working hard to win my case.” — client of Bublitz Law

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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