Atty. James Keith Ball
I have been practicing state and federal law for over 20 years. I am a former Deputy Prosecutor for the Ada County Prosecutor's Office.
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James Keith Ball is a Member based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Breen, Ball & Marelius, PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wills, car accidents, drug crimes, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Idaho U.S. District Court, District of Idaho (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2003), and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 1996) and Boise State University (B.S., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court, District of Idaho Idaho State Bar Idaho State Bar IOLTA Committee Barrister, American Inns of Court, No and 130 Fourth District Bar Association Federal Bar Association, Idaho Chapter Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Idaho Trial Lawyers Association and Ada County Court Domestic Violence Committee. Serands clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I have been practicing state and federal law for over 20 years
- I am a former Deputy Prosecutor for the Ada County Prosecutor's Office
- I spent five years prosecuting crimes ranging from misdemeanors, such as driving under the influence (DUI), to drug related crimes and violent felonies
- I also served for two years as the Lobbyist for the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, where I was involved in writing criminal legislation and testifying in committee meetings and hearings throughout the state of Idaho
- I have tried over 50 cases to verdict
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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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