John R Kormanik

Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused against the seemingly overwhelming power of the government. I have been practicing complex litigation for more than ten years; in the last 6 years, my focus has become defending those charged with criminal activity. I have extensive experience in both federal and state court.

California Western School of Law

J.D. (1998)

1995 - 1997

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Founding Partner

Kormanik Hallam & Sneed LLP

2006 - Current

General legal practice with an emphasis in criminal defense and complex litigation in both state and federal court. Also involved in an active appellate practice before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal as well as Idaho Supreme Court and Idaho Court of Appeals. Member of the District of Idaho CJA Panel – 2008 to present. Conflict Public Defender – Elmore, Owyhee and Valley Counties.

Associate Attorney/Shareholder

White Peterson, P.A.

2003 - 2006

General legal practice with an emphasis in complex litigation in both federal and state court. Tried no fewer than eight cases to verdict. Briefed and argued before the Idaho Supreme Court and Idaho Court of Appeals.

Deputy Attorney General - Natural Resources Division

Idaho Attorney General

2000 - 2003

Deputy Attorney in the Natural Resources Division of the Office of Idaho Attorney General. Responsibilities included: drafting formal Attorney General Opinions and advisory letters, an active litigation practice representing various state agencies, prosecuting and defending actions pursued under the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act, two successful arguments before the Idaho Supreme Court – Floyd v. Bonneville County, 137 Idaho 718, 52 P.3d 863 (2002), on behalf of the Idaho Department of Fish & Game, and State v. Blaine County, 139 Idaho 348, 79 P.3d 707 (2003) on behalf of the State Board of Land Commissioners and the Idaho Department of Lands.

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Activities: Governmental Relations Committee

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Current

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Current

American Association for Justice

Member

2003 - Current

California

Since 1998

Idaho

Since 1998

9th Circuit

Since 2006

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