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Atty. James K. Ball

Atty. James K. Ball

JAMES K. BALL, born in Sacramento, California, and raised in Boise, Idaho.

Boise Boise 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James K. Ball at a glance

James K. Ball is a Member based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Jim Ball, Attorney at Law, PA. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Idaho United States District Court for the District of Idaho United States Court of Appeals for the (1997). Educated at University of Idaho College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Boise State University (B.S., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

JAMES K. BALL, born in Sacramento, California, and raised in Boise, Idaho

Accreditation

• Rated in Top 10 Idaho Criminal Defense Attorneys by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. • Rated 10.0 Superb attorney by AVVO. • Preeminent AV Rating in Martindale Hubble for both legal ability and ethical standards, reflecting the opinions of members of the Idaho State Bar and Idaho judiciary

Experience

  • • Member, Manweiler, Breen, Ball & Davis, PLLC (2002 - Present)
  • • Private Practice, James K. Ball, P.A., (2000 - 2002)
  • • Deputy Ada County Prosecuting Attorney (1996 - 2000)
  • • Lobbyist, Idaho Prosecuting Attorney's Association (1998 - 2000)
  • Jim has tried over 50 cases to verdict
  • argued ten cases to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • argued two cases in the Idaho Supreme Court
  • argued four cases to the Idaho Court of Appeals

Present Practice

  • • Representation includes clients with the following issues: criminal charges, juvenile cases, personal injury, wills, domestic relations, business formation, and appeals
  • Serves on the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States District Court of Idaho, representing clients in federal criminal cases

Reported Cases

  • • U.S. v
  • Loveland, 825 F.3d 555 (9th Cir. 2016). • State v
  • Robinson, 143 Idaho 306, 142 P.3d 729 (2006). • U.S. v
  • Kilby, 443 F.3d 1135 (9th Cir. 2006) • U.S. v
  • Molesworth, No. 05-30630, 2006 WL 2404576 (9th Cir. 2006) • State v
  • Lamay, 140 Idaho 835, 103 P.3d 448 (2004). • Reyes v
  • Craven, 111 Fed.Appx. 462 (9th Cir. 2004) unpublished

Memberships

  • • United States Supreme Court
  • • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • • United States District Court of Idaho
  • • Idaho State Bar
  • • Idaho State Bar IOLTA Committee
  • • Barrister, American Inns of Court, No. 130
  • • Fourth District Bar Association
  • • Federal Bar Association, Idaho Chapter
  • • Idaho Volunteer Lawyers
  • • Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • • Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
  • • Fourth District Domestic Violence Committee
  • • National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • • Board of Director for Make-A- Wish Idaho

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Ball's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Ball handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Idaho

Practicing law in Idaho. Legal matters in Idaho are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boise are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Idaho state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Idaho brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Idaho courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. Ball

Where is James K. Ball's law office located?
James K. Ball's law practice is located in Boise, Idaho. The firm is Jim Ball, Attorney at Law, PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Ball handle?
James K. Ball focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has James K. Ball practiced law?
James K. Ball has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James K. Ball go to law school?
James K. Ball earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact James K. Ball for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James K. Ball received?
James K. Ball's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Idaho College of Law
- 1996
B.S.
Boise State University
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Idaho United States District Court for the District of Idaho United States Court of Appeals for the
Admitted: 1997

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